Cisco Training

Introduction | Certification | Courses & Dates | Learning Credits | Lab Sims

Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) v1.0

Overview:
Previous name - SECUR v1.1 SNRS 1.0 is a 5 day, leader-led, lab-intensive course, which will be delivered by Cisco Learning Partners (CLPs). This course is aimed at providing network specialists with the knowledge and skills needed to secure Cisco IOS router and switch networks. Successful graduates will be able to secure the network environment using existing Cisco IOS and CatOS security features, configure the three primary components of the Cisco IOS Firewall Feature set (context-based access control (CBAC), intrusion prevention, and authentication proxy), implement secure tunnels(VPNs) using IPSec technology, and implement basic access switch security. In addition, they will complete a security audit using functions embedded in Cisco Security Device Manager.

Target Audience:
Channel Partner / Reseller /Customer /Employee

Prerequisites:

Students who attend this advanced course must have experience in configuring Cisco IOS software and have met the following prerequisites: - Certification as a CCNA or the equivalent knowledge. - Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system - Familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts (the concepts are learned in prerequisite training or by reading industry publications)

Course Outline

There are 7 modules in SNRS v1.0 covering topics that include:

Module 1 - Cisco Secure ACS for Windows configuration

Module 2 - Configuring Cisco IOS Security Feature Set including IOS Firewall CBAC(Context-Based Access Control), Authentication Proxy and IPS(Intrusion Prevention System)

Module 3 - Layer 2 Security, including Cisco IBNS(Identity Based Network Services), and 802.1x Port-Based Authentication

Module 4 - Building Cisco IOS-based VPNs Using Cisco Routers and Pre-Shared Keys

Module 5 - Building Cisco IOS-based VPNs Using Cisco Routers and Certificate Authorities

Module 6 - Cisco IOS Remote Access Using Cisco Easy VPN

Module 7 - Cisco Security Device Manager(SDM).

External Links: Cisco System