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Implementing Cisco Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS) 6.0

Overview
Skills Taught
Audience
 Prerequisites
Outline
Duration:6 classes
Skill Level:Intermediate
Certifications:CCSP
Delivery Type:Expert Live; Expert Encore

Description
This course delivers the knowledge and skills needed to design, install, configure, and maintain a Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) sensor for small, medium, and enterprise networks, and also procedures for managing IPS alarms.

Skills Taught
Upon completion of the Implementing Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) course, the student will be able to:
  • Explain how Cisco IPS protects network devices from attacks.
  • Install and configure the basic settings on a Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensor.
  • Use the Cisco IDM to configure built-in signatures to meet the requirements of a given security policy.
  • Configure some of the more advanced features of the Cisco IPS product line.
  • Initialize and install into your environment the rest of the Cisco IPS family of products.
  • Use the CLI and Cisco IDM to obtain system information, and configure the Cisco IPS sensor to allow an SNMP NMS to monitor the Cisco IPS sensor.
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.

Prerequisites
The IPS 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 following courses (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended:
  • Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND)
Outline
Module 1: Intrusion Prevention Overview
  • Explaining Intrusion Prevention
  • Examining Cisco IPS Products
  • Examining Cisco IPS Sensor Software Solutions
  • Examining Evasive Techniques
Module 2: Installation of a Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensor
    Installing a Cisco IPS Sensor Using the CLI
  • Using the Cisco IDM
  • Configuring Basic Sensor Settings
Module 3: Module 3: Cisco IPS Signatures
  • Configuring Cisco IPS Signatures and Alerts
  • Examining the Signature Engines
  • Customizing Signatures
Module 4: Advanced Cisco IPS Configuration
  • Performing Advanced Tuning of Cisco IPS Sensors
  • Monitoring and Managing Alarms
  • Configuring a Virtual Sensor
  • Configuring Advanced Features
  • Configuring Blocking
Module 5: Additional Cisco IPS Devices
  • Installing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series IDSM-2
  • Initializing the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM
Module 6: Cisco IPS Sensor Maintenance
  • Maintaining Cisco IPS Sensors
  • Managing Cisco IPS Sensors