Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR)

The Cisco Certified Specialist Security Core (SCOR) v2.0 certification is offered as 5 days of in-classroom modules, and a required 3 days of self-study modules. Train with Firebrand, and you'll cover all modules over just 6 days, including sitting Exam 350-701 SCOR Exam v1.1. Get certified with Firebrand at 33% faster than traditional training.

On this accelerated Cisco Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) certification course, you'll prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security and CCIE Security certifications. These certifications qualify your expert-level role in security technologies.

In just 6 days, you'll learn how to gain the skills and technologies needed to implement core Cisco security solutions. This training will prepare you to provide advanced threat protection against cybersecurity attacks and prepare you for senior-level security roles.

You'll also learn to:

• Compare common security vulnerabilities like software bugs, SQL injection, missing encryption, buffer overflow, path traversal, cross-site scripting/forgery
• Compare the components, capabilities, and benefits of local and cloud-based email and web solutions (ESA, CES, WSA)
• Describe identity management and secure network access concepts such as guest services, profiling, posture assessment and BYOD

At the end of your course, you'll sit exam 350-701 SCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies v1.1. If you pass the exam, you will earn the Cisco Certified Specialist Security Core certification and satisfy the core exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security and Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security certifications.

As Firebrand is a Cisco Learning Partner, you'll get access to official courseware and learn from certified instructors.

Start your Cisco journey in a distraction-free environment and learn at twice the speed through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Security Engineers 
• Network Engineers 
• Network Designers 
• Network Administrators 
• Systems Engineers 
• Consulting Systems Engineers 
• Technical Solutions Architects 
• Cisco Integrators and Partners 
• Network Managers 
• Program Managers 
• Project Managers

Next step: CCNP Security or CCIE Security certifications

Once you have achieved your Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core certification, pass any of the following Cisco concentration exams to get your CCNP Security certification:

• 300-710 SNCF: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF)
• 300-715 SISE: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE)
• 300-720 SESA: Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA)
• 300-725 SWSA: Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA)
• 300-730 SVPN: Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN)
• 300-735 SAUTO: Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI)

Or, if you're aiming for the CCIIE Security certification, you'll need to complete the CCIE Security v6.0 Lab exam, where you'll design, deploy, operate and optimise complex security solutions and technologies.

Course Outline

• Network Security Technologies
• Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Deployment
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Basics
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense IPS, Malware, and File Policies
• Cisco Secure Email Gateway Basics
• Cisco Secure Email Policy Configuration
• Cisco Secure Web Appliance Deployment
• VPN Technologies and Cryptography Concepts
• Cisco Secure Site-to-Site VPN Solutions
• Cisco IOS VTI-Based Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs
• Point-to-Point IPsec VPNs on the Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
• Cisco Secure Remote-Access VPN Solutions
• Remote-Access SSL VPNs on the Cisco Secure Firewall ASA and
• Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
• Describing Information Security Concepts
• Describe Common TCP/IP Attacks
• Describe Common Network Application Attacks
• Common Endpoint Attacks
• Cisco Umbrella Deployment
• Endpoint Security Technologies
• Cisco Secure Endpoint
• Cisco Secure Network Access Solutions
• 802.1X Authentication
• 802.1X Authentication Configuration
• Network Infrastructure Protection
• Control Plane Security Solutions
• Layer 2 Data Plane Security Controls
• Layer 3 Data Plane Security Controls
• Management Plane Security Controls
• Traffic Telemetry Methods
• Cisco Secure Network Analytics Deployment
• Cloud Computing and Cloud Security
• Cloud Security
• Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics Deployment
• Software-Defined Networking 

Lab Outline

• Configure Network Settings and NAT on Cisco Secure Firewall ASA
• Configure Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Access Control Policies
• Configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense NAT
• Configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Access Control Policy
• Configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Discovery and IPS Policy
• Configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Malware and File Policy
• Configure Listener, HAT, and RAT on Cisco Email Secure Email Gateway
• Configure Cisco Secure Email Policies
• Configure Proxy Services, Authentication, and HTTPS Decryption
• Enforce Acceptable Use Control and Malware Protection
• Configure Static VTI Point-to-Point IPsec IKEv2 Tunnel 
• Configure Point-to-Point VPN between Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Devices
• Configure Remote Access VPN on the Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
• Examine Cisco Umbrella Dashboard and DNS Security
• Examine Cisco Umbrella Secure Web Gateway and Cloud-Delivered Firewall
• Explore Cisco Umbrella CASB Functionalities
• Explore Cisco Secure Endpoint
• Perform Endpoint Analysis Using Cisco Secure Endpoint Console
• Explore File Ransomware Protection by Cisco Secure Endpoint Console
• Explore Secure Network Analytics v7.4.2
• Explore Global Threat Alerts Integration and ETA Cryptographic Audit
• Explore Cloud Analytics Dashboard and Operations
• Explore Secure Cloud Private and Public Cloud Monitoring 

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

Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies

• Exam code: 350-701 SCOR v1.1
• Duration: 120 minutes 
• Languages: English and Japanese 
• Domains:
1. Security concepts 25%
2. Network security 20%
3. Securing the cloud 15%
4. Content security 15%
5. Endpoint protection and detection 10%
6. Secure network access, visibility and enforcement 15%

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

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have knowledge in:

• Ethernet and TCP/IP networking
• Windows operating system
• Cisco IOS networking and concepts
• Networking security concepts

Alternatively, the CCNA certification fulfils the prerequisites.

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 to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and 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 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, 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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