Cisco Firewalls : ASA + FTD
About the Course
Welcome to our Cisco Firewall course! This course specializes you in Cisco security technologies, including ASA and FTD firewalls, and providing expertise in designing, implementing, and managing network security infrastructure with a focus on Cisco firewall solutions.Employers seek professionals who can work with integrated security solutions. Cisco provides a comprehensive security portfolio, and skills in managing these solutions are valuable.Certifications such as the Cisco Certified CyberOps Professional (CCNP Security) are valuable for you career advancement. Continuous learning in emerging Cisco firewall technologies is essential.With our virtual lab technology, you can access our lab from anywhere, at any time which helps you to gain hands-on experience. Thank you for choosing LINT. We look forward to helping you enhance your skills, advance your career, and succeed in the dynamic world of Cisco Security Solutions.
Pre-requisites
Understanding of basic networking, storage, and system administration concepts
Key Topics
Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance)
Firewall Features : Stateful packet inspection, access control lists (ACLs), and network address translation (NAT).
VPN Capabilities : Support for site-to-site VPN, remote access VPN (SSL and IPsec), and Any Connect client.
High Availability :Active/Standby and Active/Active failover configurations for redundancy.
Security Policies and Contexts : Multiple security contexts for segmenting network traffic; implementing security zones.
Monitoring and Logging : Tools for traffic monitoring, logging, and using syslog for security events.
Cisco FTD (Firepower Threat Defense)
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Features : Advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention system (IPS), and application visibility and control (AVC).
Unified Threat Management : Integration of firewall, VPN, and IPS with advanced malware protection (AMP).
Threat Intelligence : Use of Talos threat intelligence for dynamic threat detection and response.
Advanced Malware Protection : File analysis, sandboxing, and retrospective security for detecting and responding to threats.
Management with FMC (Firepower Management Center) : Centralized management of security policies, device configurations, and event monitoring.
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Exam Information
Ideal Candidates for Cisco Firewalls :
The candidates typically have a background in network security, IT administration, or cybersecurity. Here are the profiles of ideal candidates for this course:
- Network Security AdministratorsNetwork Engineer
- Network Security Engineers Network Lead
- IT ProfessionalsSystem Administrators
- IT Security Managers
Career Benefits
Industry Recognition : Expertise in FTD is highly valued for roles involving advanced firewall configurations and threat management.
Improved Salary Potential : Certified professionals often command higher salaries compared to their non-certified peers due to their specialized skills.
Professional Development : With the increasing complexity of cyber threats, expertise in FTD is in high demand, leading to greater career opportunities and advancement.
Related Courses : Fortinet, Palo Alto, Checkpoints, F5 LTM, CEHv12, CompTIA Pentest+
Related Job Oriented Programs : Firewall Specialist, Security Engineering, Cyber Security Analyst, Network Engineering