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Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) 1.0

Overview
Skills Taught
Audience
Prerequisites
Outline

Duration:6 classes
Skill Level:Intermediate
Certifications:CCNP
Delivery Type:Expert Live; Expert Encore

Description
The Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) 1.0 is highly recommended for any individual responsible in any way for maintenance, operation, or troubleshooting wide area networks (WANs). This training is also necessary for individuals seeking certification as a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). This course enables learners to implement appropriate technologies to build and secure WANs, extending the reach of an enterprise network to teleworkers and remote sites. A primary focus of the course is on securing remote access and VPN client configuration. The goal is to train network administrators in the technology and capabilities needed to use Cisco’s hierarchical network model as it pertains to the WAN, teleworker configuration and access, frame mode MPLS, site-to-site IPSec VPN, Cisco EZVPN, strategies used to mitigate network attacks, Cisco device hardening, and IOS firewall features.

Skills Taught
Upon completion of the Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) course, the student will be able to:
  • Explain the Cisco hierarchical network model as it pertains to the WAN Describe and implement teleworker configuration and access
  • Implement and verify frame mode MPLS
  • Describe and configure a site-to-site IPSec VPN
  • Describe and configure Cisco EZVPN
  • Explain the strategies used to mitigate network attacks
  • Describe and configure Cisco device hardening
  • Describe and configure IOS firewall features
Audience
This course is a necessity for any student that desires to learn more about Cisco networking – especially the implementation of secure wide area networks. This course is also recommended for any student interested in professional level Cisco certifications or beyond.

Prerequisites
The ISCW course focuses on the technology required for enabling secure wide area networks. To fully benefit from this course, the student must be familiar with general networking concepts and have Cisco router operation and configuration experience. Successful completion of the following courses (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended:
  • Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies (INTRO)
  • Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND)
Outline
Module 1: Network Connectivity Requirements
  • Describing Network Requirements
  • Module Summary
Module 2: Teleworker Connectivity
  • Describing Topologies for Facilitating Remote Connections
  • Describing Cable Technology
  • Describing DSL Technology
  • Configuring the CPE as the PPPoE or PPPoA Client
  • Verifying Broadband ADSL Configurations
  • Module Summary
Module 3: Frame Mode MPLS Implementation
  • Introducing MPLS Networks
  • Assigning MPLS Labels to Packets
  • Implementing Frame Mode MPLS
  • Describing MPLS VPN Technology
  • Module Summary
Module 4: IPsec VPNs
  • Understanding IPsec Components and IPsec VPN Features
  • Implementing Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Operations
  • Configuring IPsec Site-to-Site VPN Using SDM
  • Configuring GRE Tunnels over IPsec
  • Configuring High-Availability Options
  • Configuring Cisco Easy VPN and Easy VPN Server Using SDM
  • Implementing the Cisco VPN Client
  • Module Summary
Module 5: Cisco Device Hardening
  • Mitigating Network Attacks
  • Disabling Unused Cisco Router Network Services and Interfaces
  • Securing Cisco Router Installations and Administrative Access
  • Mitigating Threats and Attacks with Access Lists
  • Securing Management and Reporting Features
  • Configuring AAA on Cisco Routers
  • Module Summary
Module 6: Cisco IOS Threat Defense Features
  • Introducing the Cisco IOS Firewall
  • Implementing Cisco IOS Firewalls
  • Introducing Cisco IOS IPS
  • Configuring Cisco IOS IPS
  • Module Summary