The Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS Training (SSFIPS) v4.0 course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco Firepower® Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS). This hands-on course gives you the knowledge and skills to use the platform features and includes firewall security concepts, platform architecture and key features; in-depth event analysis including detection of network-based malware and file type, NGIPS tuning and configuration including application control, security intelligence, firewall, and network-based malware and file controls; Snort® rules language; file and malware inspection, security intelligence, and network analysis policy configuration designed to detect traffic patterns; configuration and deployment of correlation policies to take action based on events detected; troubleshooting; system and user administration tasks, and more.
This Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) course helps you prepare to take the exam, Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF), which leads to CCNP Security and Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certifications. The 300-710 SNCF exam has a second preparation course as well, Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW). You can take these courses in any order.
To fully benefit from this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:
- Technical understanding of TCP/IP networking and network architecture
- Basic familiarity with the concepts of Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and IPS
Modules and Learning Path
- Module 1: Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview
- Module 2: Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration
- Module 3: Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control
- Module 4: Cisco Firepower Discovery
- Module 5: Implementing Access Control Policies
- Module 6: Security Intelligence
- Module 7: File Control and Advanced Malware Protection
- Module 8: Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems
- Module 9: Network Analysis Policies
- Module 10: Detailed Analysis Techniques
- Module 11: Cisco Firepower Platform Integration
- Module 12: Alerting and Correlation Policies
- Module 13: Performing System Administration
- Module 14: Troubleshooting Cisco Firepower
This course is designed for technical professionals who need to know how to deploy and manage a Cisco Firepower NGIPS in their network environment, including:
- Technical support personnel
- Channel partners and resellers
Upon completing this course, participants will be prepared to pursue the Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certification, validating their advanced skills in network security. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate from Semos Education recognizing their completion of the Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS) training.