Modern Network Security Threats

• Network threats
• Mitigation techniques
• Basics of securing a network

Securing Network Devices

• Secure administrative access on Cisco routers 

Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

• Secure administrative access with AAA

Implementing Firewall Technologies

• Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter 

Implementing Intrusion Prevention

• Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network

Securing the LAN

• Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features

Cryptography

• Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity

Implementing VPN

• Implement secure virtual private networks

Cisco IINS Labs:

• Hardening Network Elements Using Cisco Configuration Professional
• Securing Administrative Access to Cisco Routers
• Configuring AAA on Cisco Routers and Switches to Use Cisco Secure ACS
• Configuring Data Plane Security on Layer 2 Switches
• Using ACLs to Implement a Threat Containment Strategy
• Implementing Cisco IOS Zone-Based Firewalls
• Implementing Basic Network Connectivity Using Cisco ASDM on the Cisco ASA app
• Configuring Cisco IOS IPS
• Configuring Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs
• Configuring SSL VPNs on Cisco ASA Appliances Using Cisco ASDM