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Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 1.0 Expert Live with Encore

Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number

Overview/Description
This critical Cisco security course focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network. Students will be able to perform basic tasks to secure a branch office network using Cisco IOS security features. Students will learn to enable such features using web-based GUIs (Cisco Router and Security Device Manager [SDM]) and the command-line interface (CLI) on the Cisco routers and switches.

Target Audience
This course is a necessity for any student that desires to learn more about securing networks using the latest in Cisco technologies. This course is also recommended for any student interested in professional level Cisco certifications or beyond.

Prerequisites
The IINS course focuses on the technology required for securing complex networks. To fully benefit from this course, the student must be familiar with general networking concepts and have Cisco router operation and configuration experience. The student should also be familiar with the Windows Operating System. Successful completion of Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (or equivalent experience) is strongly recommended.

Certification
CCNA-Security, CCSP

Exams
640-553 IINS

Included Labs

Securing Cisco router administrative access
Creating Static Packet Filters Using ACLs
Configuring a Site-to-Site IPsec VPN
Configuring Cisco IOS IPS
Using Cisco Catalyst Switch Security Features

Skills
This course covers the following hardware and software/operating system versions:

Latest IOS versions
All versions of Cisco router and switch

Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Network Security Principles

Examining Network Security Fundamentals
Examining Network Attack Methodologies
Examining Operations Security
Understanding and Developing a Comprehensive Network Security Policy
Building Cisco Self-Defending Networks

Module 2: Perimeter Security

Securing Administrative Access to Cisco Routers
Introducing Cisco SDM
Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router Using the Local Database
Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router To Use Cisco Secure ACS
Implementing Secure Management and Reporting
Locking Down the Router

Module 3: Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls

Introducing Firewall Technologies
Create Static Packet Filters Using ACLs
Configuring Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall

Module 4: Site-to-Site VPNs

Examining Cryptographic Services
Examining Symmetric Encryption
Examining Cryptographic Hashes and Digital Signatures
Examining Asymmetric Encryption and PKI
Examining IPSec Fundamentals
Building a Site-to-Site IPSec VPN
Configuring IPSec on a Site-to-Site IPSec VPN Using Cisco SDM

Module 5: Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS

Introducing IPS Technologies
Configuring Cisco IOS IPS Using Cisco SDM

Module 6: LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview

Examining Endpoint Security
Examining SAN Security
Examining Voice Security
Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks
Appendix: Security Policies

Expected Duration (hours)
30.0

Lesson Objectives

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 1.0 Expert Live with Encore

Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security.

Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisco IOS Software security features.

Configure a Cisco IOS zone-based firewall to perform basic security operations on a network.

Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS features.

Configure IPS on Cisco network routers.

Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems, and protect the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic.

Course Number:
LLCS0044