Cisco - CCNP Security

Duration:

Only 14 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

10.2.2025 (Monday)

Overview

Learn how to plan and implement end-to-end network security measures on the CCNP Security course. You'll also be able to reduce the risk to your IT infrastructures and applications using Cisco Switches, Cisco ASA, and the router security appliance feature.

This certification proves your skills in the design, deployment, maintenance and management of enterprise wide network security. You'll prepare for and sit four exams at the Firebrand Training Centre. In order to pass, you'll learn about:

Configuring and implementing security on Cisco network perimeter edge devices such as a Cisco switch, Cisco router, and Cisco ASA firewall.
Various Virtual Private Network (VPN) systems that Cisco has available on the Cisco ASA firewall and Cisco IOS software platforms.
The components and architecture of secure access, by utilising 802.1X and Cisco TrustSec.
Advanced firewall architecture and configuration with the Cisco next-generation firewall, utilising access and identity policies.

CCNP Security is an evolution of the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification and is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 14-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
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
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

The CCNP Security program is designed to provide the skills necessary to function as a network security engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances. Students will learn through a mix of lecture and practical exercises how to choose, deploy, support, and troubleshoot Firewalls, VPNs and IDS/IDP solutions for their networking environments. The course will comprise all the modules needed for the complete CCNP Security certification.

Your CCNP Security certification will prove that you can:

Secure the network infrastructure using Cisco security products and integrated technologies
Deploy perimeter security, VPNs, and intrusion protection technologies and solutions
Monitor and detect relevant security events
Manage network security to protect productivity gains and reduce costs

Cisco certifications also afford you special membership benefits:

A certificate of accomplishment.
A wallet card, logo and designation for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers.
Access to the secure Cisco on-line tracking system so you can download logos, and track your Cisco certification progress throughout your career.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
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
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
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
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

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Curriculum

Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions - SENSS:

Understanding and implementing Cisco modular Network Security Architectures such as SecureX and TrustSec.
Deploy Cisco Infrastructure management and control plane security controls.
Configuring Cisco layer 2 and layer 3 data plane security controls.
Implement and maintain Cisco ASA Network Address Translations (NAT).
Implement and maintain Cisco IOS Software Network Address Translations (NAT).
Designing and deploying Cisco Threat Defense solutions on a Cisco ASA utilizing access policy and application and identity based inspection.
Implementing Botnet Traffic Filters.
Deploying Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewalls (ZBFW).
Configure and verify Cisco IOS ZBFW Application Inspection Policy.

Implementing Cisco Secure Mobility Solutions - SIMOS:

Describe the various VPN technologies and deployments as well as the cryptographic algorithms and protocols that provide VPN security.
Implement and maintain Cisco site-to-site VPN solutions.
Implement and maintain Cisco FlexVPN in point-to-point, hub-and-spoke, and spoke-to-spoke IPsec VPNs.
Implement and maintain Cisco clientless SSL VPNs.
Implement and maintain Cisco AnyConnect SSL and IPsec VPNs.
Implement and maintain endpoint security and dynamic access policies (DAP).

Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions - SISAS:

Understand Cisco Identity Services Engine architecture and access control capabilities.
Understand 802.1X architecture, implementation and operation.
Understand commonly implemented Extensible Authentication Protocols (EAP).
Implement Public-Key Infrastructure with ISE.
Understand the implement Internal and External authentication databases.
Implement MAC Authentication Bypass.
Implement identity based authorization policies.
Understand Cisco TrustSec features.
Implement Web Authentication and Guest Access.
Implement ISE Posture service.
Implement ISE Profiling.
Understand Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) with ISE.
Troubleshoot ISE.

Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions - SITCS:

Understand Cisco ASA Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Deploy Cisco Web Security appliance to mitigate malware
Configure Web Security appliance for acceptable use controls
Configure Cisco Cloud Web Security Connectors
Describe Cisco Email Security Solution
Configure Cisco Email Appliance Incoming and Outgoing Policies
Describe IPS Threat Controls
Configure and Implement Cisco IPS Sensor into a Network

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exams at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your certification guarantee:

Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions - 300-206 SENSS
Implementing Cisco Secure Mobility Solutions - 300-209 SIMOS
Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions - 300-208 SISAS
Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions - 300-210 SITCS

What's Included

Official Cisco courseware Included:

Implementing Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions (SENSS)
Implementing Cisco Secure Mobility Solutions (SIMOS)
Implementing Cisco Secure Access Solutions (SISAS)
Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions (SITCS)

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

To attend this course, you must have

Either a valid Cisco CCNA Security certification or any CCIE certification.
Prior knowledge of GETVPN and EASYVPN

It's important that you also have extensive knowledge of the Cisco security product range before attending the CCNP Security course.

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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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	8.9.2024 (Sunday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	23.2.2025 (Sunday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	6.4.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	18.5.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	29.6.2025 (Sunday)	Open	Nationwide