Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) is an advanced Cisco training course designed for IT professionals who want to develop the skills required to deploy, configure, and manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense as a next-generation security solution for enterprise networks. The course provides comprehensive coverage of firewall architecture, deployment models, policy management, threat prevention technologies, and operational best practices.
Through a combination of expert-led instruction and hands-on laboratory exercises, participants will gain practical experience in securing network infrastructures, controlling traffic flows, implementing security policies, and performing firewall administration and troubleshooting in real-world environments. This training equips learners with the knowledge needed to effectively protect organizational assets against evolving cybersecurity threats.
The training covers the following topics:
- Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Architecture
- Deployment Models and Management Options
- Initial System Configuration
- High Availability Implementation
- Network Address Translation (NAT)
- Traffic Processing and Security Policies
- Discovery Policy Configuration
- Prefilter and Tunnel Rules
- Access Control Policy Configuration
- Security Intelligence
- File and Intrusion Policies
- Threat Analysis and Event Investigation
- System Administration and Management
- Traffic Flow and Policy Troubleshooting
- Management using Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Firewall Threat Defense Manager
This course is intended for:
- Network Security Engineers
- Security and System Administrators
- IT professionals responsible for managing and securing enterprise networks
- Network engineers working with Cisco security technologies
- Individuals preparing for Cisco Security certifications and career advancement in cybersecurity
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Deploy and manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense solutions.
- Configure and optimize security policies for traffic control and inspection.
- Implement Network Address Translation (NAT) and High Availability configurations.
- Design and administer Access Control, Intrusion Prevention, and Security Intelligence policies.
- Perform threat analysis and investigate security incidents.
- Troubleshoot connectivity, traffic flow, and security-related issues.
- Apply industry best practices for securing enterprise network environments.
This training prepares you for the Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF) v1.1 exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certification and satisfy the concentration exam requirement for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification.