Cisco® Course Listings
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Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 1.0
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This critical Cisco security course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network. Students will be able to perform basic tasks to secure a branch office network using Cisco IOS security features. Students will learn to enable such features using web-based GUIs (Cisco Router and Security Device Manager [SDM]) and the command-line interface (CLI) on the Cisco routers and switches.
This course covers the following hardware and software/operating system versions: Software/Operating Systems: Latest IOS versions Hardware: All versions of Cisco router and switch
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| Skills Taught |
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security.
- Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisco IOS Software security features.
- Configure a Cisco IOS zone-based firewall to perform basic security operations on a network.
- Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS features.
- Configure IPS on Cisco network routers.
- Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems, and protect the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic.
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| Audience |
This course is a necessity for any student that desires to learn more about securing networks using the latest in Cisco technologies. This course is also recommended for any student interested in professional level Cisco certifications or beyond.
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| Prerequisites |
The IINS course focuses on the technology required for securing complex networks. To fully benefit from this course, the student must be familiar with general networking concepts and have Cisco router operation and configuration experience. The student should also be familiar with the Windows Operating System. Successful completion of the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) course (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended.
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| Outline |
Module 1: Introduction to Network Security Principles
- Examining Network Security Fundamentals
- Examining Network Attack Methodologies
- Examining Operations Security
- Understanding and Developing a Comprehensive Network Security Policy
- Building Cisco Self-Defending Networks
Module 2: Perimeter Security
- Securing Administrative Access to Cisco Routers
- Introducing Cisco SDM
- Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router Using the Local Database
- Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router To Use Cisco Secure ACS
- Implementing Secure Management and Reporting
- Locking Down the Router
Module 3: Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls
- Introducing Firewall Technologies
- Create Static Packet Filters Using ACLs
- Configuring Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall
Module 4: Site-to-Site VPNs
- Examining Cryptographic Services
- Examining Symmetric Encryption
- Examining Cryptographic Hashes and Digital Signatures
- Examining Asymmetric Encryption and PKI
- Examining IPSec Fundamentals
- Building a Site-to-Site IPSec VPN
- Configuring IPSec on a Site-to-Site IPSec VPN Using Cisco SDM
Module 5: Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS
- Introducing IPS Technologies
- Configuring Cisco IOS IPS Using Cisco SDM
Module 6: LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview
- Examining Endpoint Security
- Examining SAN Security
- Examining Voice Security
- Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks
- Appendix: Security Policies
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