Training: Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF)

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Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) training

The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) training offers an in-depth understanding of modern threat protection techniques through Cisco Secure Firewall. This course will guide you in configuring and deploying this next-generation firewall, essential for securing enterprise networks.

This program is designed to provide practical skills, enabling you to efficiently configure security policies, manage packet handling, and perform real-time threat analysis. You will also learn to implement advanced features such as high availability, network address translation (NAT), and intrusion prevention.

Participant profiles

Network security engineers
Network administrators
Network architects
IT security consultants

Objectives

Deploy Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
Configure high availability
Implement network address translation (NAT)
Set up security and discovery policies
Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
Troubleshoot and resolve network issues

Prerequisites

Mastery of TCP/IP concepts
Understanding of basic routing protocols
Firewall and VPN concepts
Knowledge of intrusion prevention systems (IPS)

Course content

Module 1: Introduction to Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Understand the main functions of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
Identify the key components of the solution
Describe the deployment options of Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Module 2: Configuring Basic Network Settings

Configure network interfaces on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
Implement network address translation (NAT)
Set up high availability (HA)

Module 3: Managing Security Policies

Configure access control policies (ACL)
Set up pre-filter and VPN tunnel policies
Manage security rules with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

Module 4: Advanced Security with Cisco Secure Firewall

Configure security intelligence (Security Intelligence)
Set up intrusion policies with Cisco IPS
Manage events and threats using Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center

Module 5: Threat Analysis and Advanced Management

Perform basic threat analysis on network threats
Implement security and event reporting
Troubleshoot traffic flow issues

Module 6: System Management and Troubleshooting

Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense with Cisco Firewall Device Manager
Perform system maintenance with Cisco tools
Troubleshoot network and security incidents

Documentation

Digital course materials included

Lab / Exercises

Perform initial device setup
Configure high availability
Set up network address translation (NAT)
Configure network discovery
Set up pre-filter and access control policies
Configure security intelligence
Implement file control and advanced malware protection
Configure Cisco Secure IPS
Analyze in detail using Firewall Management Center
Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense system
Basic troubleshooting of secure firewall traffic
Manage devices using Cisco Secure Firewall Device Manager

Exam

This course prepares you for CCNP Security certification.

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Additional information

Protect Your Network with Cisco Firewall Threat Defense

The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) course is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their network security expertise using Cisco solutions. This program dives into configuring and deploying Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense, a next-generation firewall providing robust protection against modern threats. Whether you are a network engineer or administrator, this course equips you with the skills to protect enterprise network environments.

Mastering Security Policies with Cisco Secure Firewall

A central focus of the training is learning how to effectively manage security policies. You will discover how to configure access control policies (ACL) to limit access to critical network resources. Implementing network address translation (NAT) and setting up high availability are also key aspects of the course, ensuring service continuity in the event of a failure.

You will see how pre-filter and VPN tunnel policies can further secure your environment. Along with these basic configurations, the training will guide you through managing security rules and using tools such as Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center for centralized administration and real-time threat analysis.

Managing Advanced Threats and Intrusions

As cyber threats evolve, it is crucial to be able to analyze and counter attacks. This course will teach you how to configure intrusion policies with Cisco IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) and activate security intelligence to automatically block identified threats. You will learn to use Cisco Secure Firewall to detect and manage attacks in real-time, protecting your organization’s critical systems.

Additionally, you will acquire skills in threat analysis through reports generated by Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center, providing a comprehensive view of security events and potential threats. This enables you to respond quickly to alerts and secure systems before a threat becomes critical.