Overview

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) v2.0 is a 5-day instructor-led course that is presented by Cisco Training Partners to end users and channel partner customers. The content focuses on the design, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive security policy, using Cisco IOS security features and technologies as examples. The course covers security controls of Cisco IOS devices as well as a functional introduction to the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). Using instructor-led discussion, lecture, and hands-on lab exercises, this course allows learners to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch office network using Cisco IOS security features available through web-based GUIs (Cisco Configuration Professional) and the CLI on Cisco routers, switches, and ASAs.

Duration

40 hours

Objectives

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to meet these overall objectives:

• Describe the components of a comprehensive network security policy that can be used to counter threats against IT systems, within the context of a security policy lifecycle.
• Develop and implement security countermeasures that are aimed at protecting network elements as part of the network infrastructure.
• Deploy and maintain threat control and containment technologies for perimeter security in small and midsize networks.
• Describe secure connectivity strategies and technologies using VPNs, and configure site-to-site and remote access VPNs using Cisco IOS features.

Intended Audience

• Channel Partner / Reseller

• Customer

• Employee

Prerequisites

Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)

Working knowledge of the Windows operating system.

Working knowledge of Cisco IOS networking and concepts.

Course Outline

• Course Introduction

• Networking Security Fundamentals

• Protecting the Network Infrastructure

• Threat Control and Containment - Secure Connectivity