SNRS

Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches Version 1.0

Course 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.

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

• Module 1: Cisco Secure ACS for Windows configuring Module
• 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 IBN (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)