Retired courses - SSFIPS | Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS

Duration

Duration:

Only 4 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) course, you’ll learn how to deploy, navigate, maintain and manage the Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS).

In just 4 days, you’ll build the skills to protect your business from network security threats by implementing platform features like firewall security concepts and network-based malware. You'll also learn:

  • In-depth event analysis including detection of network-based malware and file type
  • NGIPS tuning and configuration including application control, security intelligence, firewall and network-based malware and file controls
  • Configuration and deployment of correlation policies to take action

Train at twice the speed with a Cisco Learning Partner through Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review methodology.


Audience


This course is ideal for:

  • Security administrators
  • Security consultants
  • Network administrators
  • System engineers
  • Technical support personnel
  • Channel partners and resellers

Next step: Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security Firepower certification


At the end of the course, you'll be halfway from achieving your Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security Firepower certification.

Both course SSFIPS and course Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) are prerequisites for exam 300-710 SNCF.

After you sit both courses and pass the exam, you'll automatically receive the Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certification.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 4-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) v4.0

  • Module 1: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview
  • Module 2: Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration
  • Module 3: Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control
  • Module 4: Cisco Firepower Discovery
  • Module 5: Implementing Access Control Policies
  • Module 6: Security Intelligence
  • Module 7: File Control and Advanced Malware Protection
  • Module 8: Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems
  • Module 9: Network Analysis Policies
  • Module 10: Detailed Analysis Techniques
  • Module 11: Cisco Firepower Platform Integration
  • Module 12: Alerting and Correlation Policies
  • Module 13: System Administration
  • Module 14: Cisco Firepower Troubleshooting

Lab Outline

  • Module 1: Initial Device Setup
  • Module 2: Device Management
  • Module 3: Configuring Network Discovery
  • Module 4: Implementing and Access Control Policy
  • Module 5: Implementing Security Intelligence
  • Module 6: File Control and Advanced Malware Protection
  • Module 7: Implementing NGIPS
  • Module 8: Customising a Network Analysis Policy
  • Module 9: Detailed Analysis
  • Module 10: Configuring Cisco Firepower Platform Integration with Splunk
  • Module 11: Configuring Alerting and Event Correlation
  • Module 12: System Administration
  • Module 13: Cisco Firepower Troubleshooting

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower

  • Exam code: 300-710 SNCF
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Languages: English and Japanese
  • Domains:
    1. Deployment (30%)
    2. Configuration (30%)
    3. Management and troubleshooting (25%)
    4. Integration (15%)

These domains are general guidelines for the content likely to be included in the exam. As Cisco continues to develop this certification, other related topics may also appear.

Please note: You will also have to complete course Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) in order to sit exam 300-710 SNCF and achieve your Cisco Certified Specialist - Network Security Firepower certification.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

  • Technical understanding of TCP/IP networking and network architecture
  • Familiarity with the concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and IPS

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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