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Cisco Security Solutions: network cybersecurity foundation and SOC operations

Cisco Security Solutions regroups all the Cisco cybersecurity certifications, from perimeter firewall to SOC operations (CyberOps). In Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland, private banks, international organisations, telecom operators, IT integrators, hospitals and large industrial enterprises rely on Cisco equipment (Secure Firewall Threat Defense, Identity Services Engine, Web Security Appliance, Email Security Appliance) and their SOC to protect their critical infrastructure.

ITTA offers the complete Cisco Security certification path. The family covers CCNP Security with the SCOR core (Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies) and several specialisation modules: SISE (Identity Services Engine), SVPN (VPN), SWSA (Web Security), SESA (Email Security), SFWIPF (Firewall fundamentals) and SFWIPA (Advanced Firewall Threat Defense). The CyberOps path includes CBROPS (Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals) and CBRCOR (Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies). The SAUI module (Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions) completes the offer on the automation side.

Our Cisco Security trainers are security engineers and architects actively working on cybersecurity projects in production for Swiss and international companies. They master Cisco Secure Firewall (Firepower / FTD), Cisco ISE, Cisco AnyConnect, Cisco Umbrella and SOC playbooks. This field expertise feeds every training session and lets us illustrate each concept with lived cases.

Whether you are a security engineer, firewall administrator, SOC analyst, cybersecurity architect, identity engineer or DevSecOps professional moving towards security automation, our Cisco Security Solutions training in Geneva and Lausanne gives you the skills expected on production engagements in French-speaking Switzerland.

ITTA Cisco Security Solutions catalogue

CCNP Security: SCOR as the core track

SCOR (Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies) is the mandatory core track of the CCNP Security. The programme covers security fundamentals (network, cloud, content, endpoint), Cisco Secure Firewall, Cisco AnyConnect VPN, Cisco Umbrella, Cisco ISE and basic automation. SCOR also functions as a standalone specialist certification and is the required entry point for profiles oriented towards Cisco network security.

Specialisation modules: SISE, SVPN, SWSA, SESA

The catalogue includes four widely used specialisation modules: SISE (Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine) for NAC and access control, SVPN (Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks) for site-to-site and remote access VPNs, SWSA (Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance) for web security and SESA (Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance) for email security. Each brings a sharp skill sought after on production projects.

Cisco Secure Firewall and IPS: SFWIPF, SFWIPA

SFWIPF (Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention) covers Cisco Secure Firewall / FTD fundamentals and IPS. SFWIPA (Securing Data Center Networks and VPNs with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense) deepens firewall deployments in the data center and the integration with VPNs. These modules cover the current Cisco firewall stack (FTD replaces the classic ASA appliances).

CyberOps: CBROPS, CBRCOR and security automation

The CyberOps path targets SOC analysts. CBROPS (Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals) covers incident analysis, SIEM fundamentals, detection and response. CBRCOR (Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies) deepens the use of Cisco technologies inside a SOC. SAUI (Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions) introduces security operations automation (Python, APIs, SOAR), an increasingly expected skill on the DevSecOps side.

Building your Cisco Security path by profile

For a network security engineer ramping up, SCOR is the mandatory CCNP Security core. Depending on your context, you will complete it with SISE (NAC), SVPN (remote access), SWSA or SESA (web and email security), SFWIPF / SFWIPA (FTD firewalls). For a beginner SOC analyst, CBROPS is the natural entry, followed by CBRCOR for operational expertise. For a DevSecOps profile, SAUI completes the path. For a profile oriented towards Microsoft security (Sentinel, Defender XDR, Purview), our Microsoft Security and Compliance catalogue is complementary to Cisco Security. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• SCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
• SISE: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine
• SVPN: Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks
• SWSA: Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance
• SESA: Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance
• SFWIPA: Securing Data Center Networks and VPNs with Cisco Secure Firewall
• CBROPS: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals
• CBRCOR: Performing CyberOps Using Cisco Security Technologies

Cisco Security and related skills

Cisco Security certifications fit into a broader ecosystem. The Cisco Enterprise Networking catalogue covers CCNA and CCNP Enterprise (ENCOR, ENARSI), an essential network foundation for security engineers. The Cisco Data Center catalogue covers data center architectures, complementary for data center security deployments. The audit and cybersecurity sub-domain regroups cybersecurity certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH, OSCP). The Microsoft Security and Compliance catalogue brings a Microsoft complement for multi-vendor organisations. Ethical hacking training addresses CEH and OSCP, complementary for pentest profiles.

Cisco Security trends in 2026

Cisco Security is evolving rapidly towards Zero Trust and SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) architectures. Cisco Secure Connect, Cisco Umbrella and Cisco Duo are being integrated into a unified SASE platform. The migration from classic ASA to Cisco Secure Firewall / FTD continues in French-speaking Switzerland. Cisco XDR consolidates detection/response across the entire Cisco estate (network, endpoint, email, cloud). SOC automation (SOAR) and the use of AI for incident analysis are rising in expectations. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to stay aligned with current practice.

Cisco Security training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Cisco Security Solutions courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Cisco instructor live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on Cisco Modeling Labs platforms and access to official Cisco Learning resources. Customised corporate training is also available at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your security stack.

Why choose ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Cisco Security trainers are security engineers and architects actively working on cybersecurity projects in production for Swiss and international companies. The Cisco Security Solutions catalogue regroups our courses covering the most demanded certifications on the market. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing Cisco exams and identifying funding solutions that fit your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with labs inspired by the daily work of Swiss companies and individualised follow-up throughout the path. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, so every participant can progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Our courses target a wide range of audiences: security engineers, firewall administrators, SOC analysts, cybersecurity architects, identity engineers, DevSecOps teams, technical leaders. Our pedagogical team adapts to the participants.

FAQ

Which Cisco Security certification should I start with?

For a network security engineer, SCOR is the mandatory CCNP Security core and also functions as a standalone specialist certification. For a beginner SOC analyst, CBROPS is the natural entry. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your role and level.

What is the difference between SCOR and the specialisation modules (SISE, SVPN, SFWIPF)?

SCOR covers the overall view of Cisco security technologies and is mandatory for the CCNP Security. The specialisation modules deepen a specific area (NAC, VPN, firewall, web, email) and bring a sharp expertise highly valued on technical engagements.

What is the difference between Cisco Security and Microsoft Security?

Cisco Security targets network, perimeter and infrastructure security (firewall, NAC, VPN, SOC). Microsoft Security and Compliance targets the security of the Microsoft 365 suite, Azure and Entra ID identity (Sentinel, Defender, Purview). The two ecosystems are complementary in enterprise cybersecurity architectures.

Are your Cisco Security courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire Cisco Security Solutions catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your security stack and challenges. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.