Course Overview

thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique five-day training camp for Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW). As with all of our Cisco Training Experiences - exams are delivered in the classroom.

This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills to use and configure Cisco Firepower Threat Defense technology, beginning with initial device setup and configuration and including routing, high availability, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense migration, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). Students will learn how to implement advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) features, including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection. Students will also learn how to configure site-to-site VPN, remote-access VPN, and SSL decryption before moving on to detailed analysis, system administration, and troubleshooting.

Our Learning Exclusive

In our classroom, students receive gigabytes of take-home CBT and lab material with over four-hundred labs to keep practicing and refining the skills learned in the classroom. Additionally, our students receive:

■    thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the ENCORE and ENARSI exams
■    Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
■    Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
■    Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
■    Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
■    WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
■    Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
■    All courses taught by CCIE Certified instructors

Course Objectives

After taking this portion of the course, students should be able to:

■    Describe key concepts of NGIPS and NGFW technology and the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense system, and identify deployment scenarios
■    Perform initial Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device configuration and setup tasks
■    Describe how to manage traffic and implement Quality of Service (QoS) using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
■    Describe how to implement NAT by using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
■    Perform an initial network discovery, using Cisco Firepower to identify hosts, applications, and services
■    Describe the behavior, usage, and implementation procedure for access control policies
■    Describe the concepts and procedures for implementing security intelligence features
■    Describe Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks and the procedures for implementing file control and advanced malware protection
■    Implement and manage intrusion policies
■    Describe the components and configuration of site-to-site VPN
■    Describe and configure a remote-access SSL VPN that uses Cisco AnyConnect
■    Describe SSL decryption capabilities and usage
■    Implement Cisco Firepower NGFW to provide advanced threat protection before, during, and after attacks
■    Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities focused on security

Exclusive Package Ensuring Success

■    Additional hours of remote lab access
■    Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
■    Customized practice exam software
■    Digital courseware
■    Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
■    Six months mentoring access to CCIE engineers after completing the course

Course Duration

■    Five days of instructor-led learning
■    60% lecture, 40% hands-on labs

Prerequisites

■    Knowledge of TCP/IP and basic routing protocols
■    Familiarity with firewall, VPN, and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) concepts
■    Basic familiarity with the concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and IPS

Target Audience

■    Security administrators
■    Security consultants
■    Network administrators
■    System engineers
■    Technical support personnel

Exam Information

■    300-710 - Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF)

Delivery Methods

■    Instructor-Led Training
■    Immersive Live-Online Training
■    On-Site and Custom Delivery