Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
3.0
Overview
A vital part of a secure Cisco network is properly configuring
Cisco Routers and Switches. Securing Networks with Cisco Routers
and Switches explores the key goals and designs of doing just that.
This class is designed to educate students securing Layer 2 devices
as well as routers; it addresses the Cisco Network Foundation
Protection, various aspects of secured connectivity, and provides
extensive explanations of the Adaptive Threat Defense.
Target Audience
This class is designed for students with a strong background in
Cisco networking, particularly those who have achieved the
Associate and/or Professional-level Cisco certifications. It is
directed primarily to technicians who have advanced knowledge of
Cisco security products and their functionality, as well as network
engineers and administrators with a background in or experience
with securing Cisco network devices. It also applies to Cisco
channel partners, resellers and customers.
Expected Duration
30 hours
Prerequisites
To benefit fully from this course, students should have the
following prerequisite courses/skills and knowledge:
- Working knowledge of fundamental terms and concepts of computer
networking, Cisco security devices, services and protocols and
general high-level understanding of Cisco security
implementations
- CCNA (or equivalent knowledge)
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems in a general
sense
- Comfortable understanding with networking, security and
implementation concepts
- Experience with Cisco IOS software is beneficial
- Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND)
Certification
CCSP, Cisco IOS Security Specialist
Exams
642-503 SNRS (EOL 1/18/09)
Included Labs
- Configure Layer 2 Security
- Configure DHCP Snooping
- Configure Cisco Secure ACS as a AAA Server
- Configure 802.1x Port-Based Authentication
- Configure Cisco NFP
- Configure a Site-to-Site VPN Using Pre-Shared Keys
- Configure a GRE Tunnel to a Remote Site
- Configure a DMVPN
- Configure a Cisco IOS SSL VPN (WebVPN)
- Configure a Cisco Easy VPN Remote Access
Skills
This course provides instruction in the use of the following
hardware/operating system technologies:
- Secure tunneling with IPSec technology (VPNs)
- Basic access switch security
- Cisco IOS and CatOS security features
- Cisco IOS Firewall Feature set (CBAC, IPS and AuthProxy)
- Security auditing functions with Cisco Security Device
Manager
Objectives
Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) 2.0 Expert
Encore
- Secure networks by using existing Cisco IOS security
models
- Implement Trust and Identity by using Identity Based Networking
Service (IBNS)
- Implement and configure Network Foundation Protection
- Use and manage Control, Management and Data Planes
- Setup Secured Connectivity with IPSec and VPNs
- Implement Adaptive Threat Defense
- Configure Cisco Classic and Zone-Based Firewalls
- Setup and configure Cisco IOS and IPS