CCNP Security

Module 1: Adaptive Security Appliance (v9.14)

• ASA Overview and History
• ASA deployment
• Bootstrapping and basic ASA configuration
• ASA traffic flow
• ASA routing
• NAT
• Modular Policy Framework (MPF)
• Transparent firewall
• QoS
• ASA HA
• ASA clustering
• Security context

Module 2: NGFW/NGIPS – Security Firewall (v7.1)

• Introduction and overview
• Firepower deployment
• Firepower traffic flow
• Access Control Policy
• Device and object management
• Network discovery
• Intrusion policy
• NAP and pre-processors
• File detection and AMP4N
• SSL decryption
• Identity policy
• Correlation policies
• Event analysis

Module 3: Cryptography Primer and VPN (IOS, ASA, Firepower and AnyConnect)

• Basics of cryptography
• Introduction to IPSec and PK
• VPN types and modes
• Site-to-Site VPNs
• GETVPN
• FlexVPN
• SSL VPN
• Clientless RA VPNs
• AnyConnect VPNs
• VPN load balancing and HA

Module 4: Infrastructure Security (L2/L3)

• Layer 2 Threats and Mitigation
• Implementing network foundation protection framework (NFP)
• Understand and secure MP-CP
• Secure management traffic
• Secure Infra device images and config files
• Securing routing protocols

Module 5: Content Security (WSA/ESA) 

• WSA proxy services
• Integrated L4TM
• User identity and authentication
• Web security policies
• URL filtering
• Bandwidth control
• AVC
• SSL decryption
• Outbound data security
• SMTP Overview
• SMTP relay
• ESA packet flow
• Reputation filters
• AS and AV
• Content filters
• Outbreak filters
• Content Security

Module 6: Cisco Identity Services Engine (v2.7)

• AAA framework overview
• RADIUS and TACACS+
• IEEE 802.1x
• ISE introduction and overview
• ISE and AD integration
• MAB
• Wired and wireless 802.1x
• Guest access
• ISE posturing
• Device profiling
• BYOD
• TrustSec
• ISE in SDA deployment

Module 7: Stealth Watch (v7.4)

• NetFlow and deployment scenarios
• NetFlow in Cisco IOS and IOS-XE
• Stealth Watch Management Console and Flow Collector
• CTA and ETA

Module 8: Cisco AMP4E and TG (5 hours)

• AMP4E introduction and overview
• Licensing
• AMP4E Console
• Managing policies
• Best practices
• Malicious investigations
• Introduction to Threat Grid
• Cloud vs On-prem
• TG File analysis
• CTR and SecureX

Module 9: Cisco Umbrella (2 hours)

• Why and What is DNS?
• DNS Importance
• Umbrella introduction
• Umbrella use cases

• Show the world you know your stuff with a high-value certification
• Customize your certification to your technical focus
• Position yourself for advancement in the fast-paced world of
• security technologies
• Add security automation skills to your areas of expertise
• Earn a specialist certification for passing any CCNP exam – core or concentration
• Qualify for the CCIE Security lab exam by passing the CCNP core exam
• Link that CCNP certification badge to all your social media profiles

• IT professionals aiming to specialize in cybersecurity
• Network engineers seeking to enhance their security skills
• Security analysts and operations staff
• Incident response team members
• SOC (Security Operations Center) personnel
• Systems administrators interested in security technologies
• Aspiring cybersecurity specialists
• IT managers looking to understand cybersecurity operations
• Cybersecurity consultants and advisors
• Compliance and risk assessment officers
• Military or government personnel responsible for network security
• Technical support engineers focusing on security
• Professionals preparing for the Cisco CBROPS certification

There are no formal prerequisites for this certificate.

• High Demand: Networking skills are in high demand, leading to various job opportunities.
• Versatile Career Paths: Networking courses open doors to careers like network administration, security, and engineering.
• Practical Skills: You gain hands-on experience, learning to configure and troubleshoot networks.
• Security Knowledge: Understand network security to protect against threats.

Product Security Engineer, Security Operations Engineer, Lead Security Engineer, Senior Network Security Engineer, and Senior Information Security Engineer are some of the jobs you can anticipate to earn with a CCNP. The CCNP Safety certification is required for most positions that involve both safety and Cisco device administration and repair.

• The Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CBROPS) exam is a 120-minute assessment that is associated with the Cisco Certified Cybercops Associate certification.
• you must pass the 350-701 SCOR
• This 120-minute exam tests your knowledge of:
• Security Concepts
• Network Security
• Securing the Cloud
• Endpoint Protection and Detection
• Secure Network Access, Visibility, and Enforcement

Grading is pass/fail, and your results are available online, usually within 48 hours.

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