Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist: Security Automation and Programmability (300-735 SAUTO)

On this accelerated Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Security Automation and Programmability course, you’ll learn how to design advanced automated security solutions to increase scalability and protect your business from cyber threats.

In just 4 days, you’ll master a range of Security Automation and Programmability features including modern programming concepts, RESTful Application Program Interfaces (APIs), data models and firewalls. You’ll also learn how to:

• Analyse the overall architecture of the Cisco security solutions
• Implement Cisco Threat Grid APIs to analyse, search, and dispose of threats 
• Demonstrate the capabilities of Cisco Stealthwatch APIs offer and construct API requests to them for configuration changes and auditing purposes

At the end of your course, you’ll sit exam 300-735 SAUTO and get your Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist – Security Automation and Programmability certification. You’ll get access to official courseware and learn from certified instructors as Firebrand is a Cisco Learning Partner.

Train through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology and you’ll learn at twice the speed in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Network engineer
• Systems engineer
• Wireless engineer
• Consulting systems engineer
• Technical solutions architect
• Network administrator
• Wireless design engineer
• Network manager
• Sales engineer
• Account manager

Next step: CCNP Security or Cisco Certified DevNet Professional

Once you have passed exam 300-735 SAUTO, you'll be halfway to achieving the CCNP Security certification. Next, achieve the Cisco Certified Specialist - Security Core and get your CCNP Security.

Or, if you're aiming for the Cisco Certified DevNet Professional certification, you’ll need to complete the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Core certification, where you'll learn to design, develop and debug applications using Cisco APIs and platforms.

Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) v1.0

• Module 1: Introducing Cisco Security APIs
• Module 2: Consuming Cisco Advanced Malware Protection APIs
• Module 3: Using Cisco ISE
• Module 4: Using Cisco pxGrid APIs
• Module 5: Using Cisco Threat Grid APIs
• Module 6: Investigating Cisco Umbrella Security Data Programmatically
• Module 7: Exploring Cisco Umbrella Reporting and Enforcement APIs
• Module 8: Automating Security with Cisco Firepower APIs
• Module 9: Operationalising Cisco Stealthwatch and the API Capabilities
• Module 10: Using Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud APIs
• Module 11: Describing Cisco Security Management Appliance APIs

Lab outline

• Module 1: Query Cisco AMP Endpoint APIs for Verifying Compliance
• Module 2: Use the REST API and Cisco pxGrid with Cisco Identity Services Engine
• Module 3: Construct a Python Script Using the Cisco Threat Grid API
• Module 4: Generate Reports Using the Cisco Umbrella Reporting API
• Module 5: Explore the Cisco Firepower Management Center API
• Module 6: Use Ansible to Automate Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Configuration
• Module 7: Automate Firewall Policies Using the Cisco Firepower Device Manager API
• Module 8: Automate Alarm Policies and Create Reports Using the Cisco Stealthwatch APIs
• Module 9: Construct a Report Using Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud APIs

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

Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions (SAUTO)

• Exam code: 300-735 SAUTO
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Languages: English and Japanese
• Domains:
1. Network Programmability Foundation (10%)
2. Network Security (35%)
3. Advanced Threat and Endpoint Security (30%)
4. Cloud, Web and Email Security (25%)

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.

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have 3-5 years’ experience in designing and implementing applications that are built on top of Cisco platforms.

You should also have knowledge and skills in:

• Programming language concepts
• Virtualisation
• Linux and Command Line Interface (CLI) tools, like  Secure Shell (SSH) and bash
• Core networking – CCNP-level
• Security networking – CCNP-level

Alternatively, any of the following courses and exams fulfil the prerequisites:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
• Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU)
• Programming Use Cases for Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNAPUC)
• Introducing Cisco Network Programmability (NPICNP)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Technologies (SCOR)

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.

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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