Implementing Security Manager for Cisco Networks

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Course Overview

Cisco Security Manager supports integrated provisioning of VPN and firewall services across IOS routers, PIX, ASA security appliances, IPS, and services modules in Catalyst 6500 switch series and Cisco 7600 router series devices. The resulting learning product is a performance-based course comprised of lessons and lab activities.

Cisco Security Manager is suitable for managing small networks consisting of a handful of devices, and it can efficiently manage large-scale networks consisting of thousands of devices. Scalability is achieved through intelligent policy-based management techniques that can simplify administration.

Audience

• Channel Partner/Reseller
• Customer
• Employee

Skills Gained

Delegates will learn:

• Key components of Cisco Security Manager
• Managing Devices
• Managing Policies
• Managing Objects
• Using Map View
• Configuration process of provisioning security devices using Cisco Security Manager
• Managing Virtual Private Networks
• Managing Firewall Services
• Managing Firewall Devices
• Managing Routers
• Using the CAT6k and 7600 Device Manager
• Manage deployment and administration tasks using Cisco Security Manager
• Managing FlexConfigs
• Managing Deployment and WorkFlow Activities
• Using Tools

Prerequisites

• CCSP certification or the equivalent knowledge
• Passage of the Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) exam (642-552) and/or the Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) exam (642-503)
• At least six months of practical experience configuring Cisco routers and security products
• Familiarity with implementing network security policies and the following networking components and concepts:
• Security Technologies: NAT, PAT, firewall appliances, VPN, IPS, CSA, ACS, integrated router and switch security, and security management software
• Security Protocols: AAA, IPSec, IKE, and various tunneling protocols
• Application Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, ICMP, SSH, SSL, NTP, FTP, TFTP, DNS, etc.

Course Outline

Cisco Security Manager Overview

• Introducing Cisco Security Manager
• Managing Devices
• Managing Policies
• Managing Objects
• Using Map View

Provisioning Cisco Security Devices

• Managing Virtual Private Networks
• Managing Firewall Services
• Managing Firewall Devices
• Managing SSL VPNs
• Managing IPS Services and Devices
• Managing Routers
• Managing Catalyst 6500 Switch Series and Cisco 7600 Router Series Devices

Managing FlexConfigs, Deployment, and Administration in Cisco Security Manager

• Managing FlexConfigs
• Managing Deployment and Workflow Activities
• Using Tools

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