This five-day instructor-led advanced course is aimed at providing network specialists with the knowledge and skills needed to secure IOS router and switch networks. After completing this course participants can register to sit their (SNRS) 642-504 exam.
After completing this course, student will be able to:
• Secure the network environment using existing IOS and Cat OS security features • Configure the three primary components of the 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 • Complete a security audit using functions embedded in Security Device Manager
Module 1: • Secure ACS for Windows configuration
Module 2: • Configuring IOS Security Feature Set including IOS Firewall CBAC (Context-Based Access Control)
Module 3: • Layer 2 Security, including IBNS (Identity Based Network Services) and 802.1x Port-Based Authentification
Module 4: • Building IOS-based VPNs Using Routers and Pre-Shared Keys
Module 5: • Building IOS-based VPNs Using Routers and Certificate Authorities
Module 6: • IOS Remote Access Using Cisco Easy VPN
Module 7: • Security Device Manager (SDM)
The audience for this course are for network specialists, who are interested in securing IOS router and switch networks.
Students wishing to attend this course must have:
• Experience configuring IOS software • Basic knowledge of Windows operating systems • Familiarity with networking and security terms and concepts • Have their CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge
