The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) is a 5-day course which helps you prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security and CCIE Security certifications and for senior-level security roles. In this course, you will master the skills and technologies you need to implement core Cisco security solutions to provide advanced threat protection against cybersecurity attacks. You will learn security for networks, cloud and content, endpoint protection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcements. You will get extensive hands-on experience deploying Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Firewall; configuring access control policies, mail policies, and 802.1X Authentication; and more. You will get introductory practice on Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise and Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud threat detection features.
This course, including the self-paced material, prepares you for the exam, Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (350-701 SCOR), which leads to the CCNP Security,CCIE Security, and the Cisco Certified Specialist Security Core certifications.
The course qualifies for 64 Cisco Continuing Education Credits (CE) towards recertification.
This course will help you:
- Gain hands-on experience implementing core security technologies and learn best practices using Cisco security solutions.
- Prepare for the Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (350-701 SCOR) exam.
- Qualify for professional and expert-level security job roles.
Skills Gained
Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Describe information security concepts and strategies within the network
- Describe common TCP/IP, network application, and endpoint attacks
- Describe how various network security technologies work together to guard against attacks
- Implement access control on Cisco ASA appliance and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall
- Describe and implement basic email content security features and functions provided by Cisco Email Security Appliance
- Describe and implement web content security features and functions provided by Cisco Web Security Appliance
- Describe Cisco Umbrella security capabilities, deployment models, policy management, and Investigate console
- Introduce VPNs and describe cryptography solutions and algorithms
- Describe Cisco secure site-to-site connectivity solutions and explain how to deploy Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS) Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI)-based point-to-point IPsec VPNs, and point-to-point IPsec VPN on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
- Describe and deploy Cisco secure remote access connectivity solutions and describe how to configure 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) authentication
- Provide basic understanding of endpoint security and describe Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints architecture and basic features
- Examine various defenses on Cisco devices that protect the control and management plane
- Configure and verify Cisco IOS software Layer 2 and Layer 3 data plane controls
- Describe Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise and Stealthwatch Cloud solutions
- Describe basics of cloud computing and common cloud attacks and how to secure cloud environment
Who Can Benefit
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Cisco integrators and partners
- Consulting systems engineer
- Network administrator
- Network designer
- Network engineer
- Network manager
- Security engineer
- Systems engineer
- Technical solutions architect
Prerequisites
The knowledge and skills that the learner should have before attending this course are as follows:
- Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course
- Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
- Working knowledge of the Windows operating system
- Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking and concepts
- Familiarity with basics of networking security concepts
- These Cisco courses are recommended to help you meet these prerequisites:
- Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)
Module 1: Describing Information Security Concepts
- Information Security Overview
- Assets, Vulnerabilities, and Countermeasures
- Managing Risk
Module 2: Describing Common TCP/IP Attacks
- Legacy TCP/IP Vulnerabilities
- IP Vulnerabilities
- Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Vulnerabilities
Module 3: Describing Common Network Application Attacks
- Password Attacks
- Domain Name System (DNS)-Based Attacks
- DNS Tunneling
Module 4: Describing Common Endpoint Attacks
- Buffer Overflow
- Malware
- Reconnaissance Attack
Module 5: Describing Network Security Technologies
- Defense-in-Depth Strategy
- Defending Across the Attack Continuum
- Network Segmentation and Virtualization Overview
Module 6: Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall
- Cisco ASA Deployment Types
- Cisco ASA Interface Security Levels
- Cisco ASA Objects and Object Groups
Module 7: Deploying Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall
- Cisco Firepower NGFW Deployments
- Cisco Firepower NGFW Packet Processing and Policies
- Cisco Firepower NGFW Objects
Module 8: Deploying Email Content Security
- Cisco Email Content Security Overview
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) Overview
- Email Pipeline Overview
Module 9: Deploying Web Content Security
- Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) Overview
- Deployment Options
- Network Users Authentication
Module 10: Deploying Cisco Umbrella
- Cisco Umbrella Architecture
- Deploying Cisco Umbrella
- Cisco Umbrella Roaming Client
Module 11: Explaining VPN Technologies and Cryptography
- VPN Definition
- VPN Types
- Secure Communication and Cryptographic Services
Module 12: Introducing Cisco Secure Site-to-Site VPN Solutions
- Site-to-Site VPN Topologies
- IPsec VPN Overview
- IPsec Static Crypto Maps
Module 13: Deploying Cisco IOS VTI-Based Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs
- Cisco IOS VTIs
- Static VTI Point-to-Point IPsec Internet Key Exchange (IKE) v2 VPN Configuration
Module 14: Deploying Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW
- Point-to-Point VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW
- Cisco ASA Point-to-Point VPN Configuration
- Cisco Firepower NGFW Point-to-Point VPN Configuration
Module 15: Introducing Cisco Secure Remote Access VPN Solutions
- Remote Access VPN Components
- Remote Access VPN Technologies
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Overview
Module 16: Deploying Remote Access SSL VPNs on the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW
- Remote Access Configuration Concepts
- Connection Profiles
- Group Policies
Module 17: Explaining Cisco Secure Network Access Solutions
- Cisco Secure Network Access
- Cisco Secure Network Access Components
- AAA Role in Cisco Secure Network Access Solution
Module 18: Describing 802.1X Authentication
- 802.1X and Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP)
- EAP Methods
- Role of Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) in 802.1X Communications
Module 19: Configuring 802.1X Authentication
- Cisco Catalyst Switch 802.1X Configuration
- Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) 802.1X Configuration
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) 802.1X Configuration
Module 20: Describing Endpoint Security Technologies
- Host-Based Personal Firewall
- Host-Based Anti-Virus
- Host-Based Intrusion Prevention System
Module 21: Deploying Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints
- Cisco AMP for Endpoints Architecture
- Cisco AMP for Endpoints Engines
- Retrospective Security with Cisco AMP
Module 22: Introducing Network Infrastructure Protection
- Identifying Network Device Planes
- Control Plane Security Controls
- Management Plane Security Controls
Module 23: Deploying Control Plane Security Controls
- Infrastructure ACLs
- Control Plane Policing
- Control Plane Protection
Module 24: Deploying Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls
- Overview of Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls
- Virtual LAN (VLAN)-Based Attacks Mitigation
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Attacks Mitigation
Module 25: Deploying Layer 3 Data Plane Security Controls
- Infrastructure Antispoofing ACLs
- Unicast Reverse Path Forwarding
- IP Source Guard
Module 26: Deploying Management Plane Security Controls
- Cisco Secure Management Access
- Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3
- Secure Access to Cisco Devices
Module 27: Deploying Traffic Telemetry Methods
- Network Time Protocol
- Device and Network Events Logging and Export
- Network Traffic Monitoring Using NetFlow
Module 28: Deploying Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise
- Cisco Stealthwatch Offerings Overview
- Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise Required Components
- Flow Stitching and Deduplication
Module 29: Describing Cloud and Common Cloud Attacks
- Evolution of Cloud Computing
- Cloud Service Models
- Security Responsibilities in Cloud
Module 30: Securing the Cloud
- Cisco Threat-Centric Approach to Network Security
- Cloud Physical Environment Security
- Application and Workload Security
Module 31: Deploying Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud
- Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud for Public Cloud Monitoring
- Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud for Private Network Monitoring
- Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud Operations
Module 32: Describing Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- Software-Defined Networking Concepts
- Network Programmability and Automation
- Cisco Platforms and APIs
Lab Outline:
Labs are designed to assure learners a whole practical experience, through the following practical activities:
- Configure Network Settings and NAT on Cisco ASA
- Configure Cisco ASA Access Control Policies
- Configure Cisco Firepower NGFW NAT
- Configure Cisco Firepower NGFW Access Control Policy
- Configure Cisco Firepower NGFW Discovery and IPS Policy
- Configure Cisco NGFW Malware and File Policy
- Configure Listener, Host Access Table (HAT), and Recipient Access Table (RAT) on Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)
- Configure Mail Policies
- Configure Proxy Services, Authentication, and HTTPS Decryption
- Enforce Acceptable Use Control and Malware Protection
- Examine the Umbrella Dashboard
- Examine Cisco Umbrella Investigate
- Explore DNS Ransomware Protection by Cisco Umbrella
- Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point IPsec IKEv2 Tunnel
- Configure Point-to-Point VPN between the Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower NGFW
- Configure Remote Access VPN on the Cisco Firepower NGFW
- Explore Cisco AMP for Endpoints
- Perform Endpoint Analysis Using AMP for Endpoints Console
- Explore File Ransomware Protection by Cisco AMP for Endpoints Console
- Explore Cisco Stealthwatch Enterprise v6.9.3
- Explore Cognitive Threat Analytics (CTA) in Stealthwatch Enterprise v7.0
- Explore the Cisco Cloudlock Dashboard and User Security
- Explore Cisco Cloudlock Application and Data Security
- Explore Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud
- Explore Stealthwatch Cloud Alert Settings, Watchlists, and Sensors