Course Outline
SSNGFW: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall
This is a 5 day, instructor led course.
The Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0 course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco Firepower® Threat Defense system. This hands-on course gives you knowledge and skills to use and configure Cisco® Firepower Threat Defense technology, beginning with initial device setup and configuration and including routing, high availability, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense migration, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). You will learn how to implement advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) features, including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection. You will also learn how to configure site-to-site VPN, remote-access VPN, and SSL decryption before moving on to detailed analysis, system administration, and troubleshooting.
This 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 Intrusion Prevention System (SSFIPS). You can take these courses in any order. This course also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
This class will help you:
• Implement Cisco Firepower NGFW to provide advanced threat protection before, during, and after attacks
• Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities focused on security
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the skills necessary to:
• Describe key concepts of NGIPS and NGFW technology and the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense system, and identify deployment scenarios
• Perform initial Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device configuration and setup tasks
• Describe how to manage traffic and implement Quality of Service (QoS) using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Describe how to implement NAT by using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Perform an initial network discovery, using Cisco Firepower to identify hosts, applications, and services
• Describe the behavior, usage, and implementation procedure for access control policies
• Describe the concepts and procedures for implementing security intelligence features
• Describe Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks and the procedures for implementing file control and advanced malware protection
• Implement and manage intrusion policies
• Describe the components and configuration of site-to-site VPN
• Describe and configure a remote-access SSL VPN that uses Cisco AnyConnect®
• Describe SSL decryption capabilities and usage
This course is recommended for delegates in the following job roles:
• Security administrators
• Security consultants
• Network administrators
• System engineers
• Technical support personnel
• Cisco integrators and partners
To fully benefit from this course, you should have:
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and basic routing protocols
• Familiarity with firewall, VPN, and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) concepts
SSNGFW: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall
This is a 5 day, instructor led course.
The Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) v1.0 course shows you how to deploy and use Cisco Firepower® Threat Defense system. This hands-on course gives you knowledge and skills to use and configure Cisco® Firepower Threat Defense technology, beginning with initial device setup and configuration and including routing, high availability, Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense migration, traffic control, and Network Address Translation (NAT). You will learn how to implement advanced Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) features, including network intelligence, file type detection, network-based malware detection, and deep packet inspection. You will also learn how to configure site-to-site VPN, remote-access VPN, and SSL decryption before moving on to detailed analysis, system administration, and troubleshooting.
This 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 Intrusion Prevention System (SSFIPS). You can take these courses in any order. This course also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
This class will help you:
• Implement Cisco Firepower NGFW to provide advanced threat protection before, during, and after attacks
• Gain leading-edge skills for high-demand responsibilities focused on security
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the skills necessary to:
• Describe key concepts of NGIPS and NGFW technology and the Cisco Firepower Threat Defense system, and identify deployment scenarios
• Perform initial Cisco Firepower Threat Defense device configuration and setup tasks
• Describe how to manage traffic and implement Quality of Service (QoS) using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Describe how to implement NAT by using Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Perform an initial network discovery, using Cisco Firepower to identify hosts, applications, and services
• Describe the behavior, usage, and implementation procedure for access control policies
• Describe the concepts and procedures for implementing security intelligence features
• Describe Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks and the procedures for implementing file control and advanced malware protection
• Implement and manage intrusion policies
• Describe the components and configuration of site-to-site VPN
• Describe and configure a remote-access SSL VPN that uses Cisco AnyConnect®
• Describe SSL decryption capabilities and usage
To fully benefit from this course, you should have:
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and basic routing protocols
• Familiarity with firewall, VPN, and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) concepts
Course Contents
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Overview
Examining Firewall and IPS Technology
Firepower Threat Defense Features and Components
Examining Firepower Platforms
Examining Firepower Threat Defense Licensing
Cisco Firepower Implementation Use Cases
Cisco Firepower NGFW Device Configuration
Firepower Threat Defense Device Registration
FXOS and Firepower Device Manager
Initial Device Setup
Managing NGFW Devices
Examining Firepower Management Center Policies
Examining Objects
Examining System Configuration and Health Monitoring
Device Management
Examining Firepower High Availability
Configuring High Availability
Cisco ASA to Firepower Migration
Migrating from Cisco ASA to Firepower Threat Defense
Cisco Firepower NGFW Traffic Control
Firepower Threat Defense Packet Processing
Implementing QoS
Bypassing Traffic
Cisco Firepower NGFW Address Translation
NAT Basics
Implementing NAT
NAT Rule Examples
Implementing NAT
Cisco Firepower Discovery
Examining Network Discovery
Configuring Network Discovery
Implementing Access Control Policies
Examining Access Control Policies
Examining Access Control Policy Rules and Default Action
Implementing Further Inspection
Examining Connection Events
Access Control Policy Advanced Settings
Access Control Policy Considerations
Implementing an Access Control Policy
Security Intelligence
Examining Security Intelligence
Examining Security Intelligence Objects
Security Intelligence Deployment and Logging
Implementing Security Intelligence
File Control and Advanced Malware Protection
Examining Malware and File Policy
Examining Advanced Malware Protection
Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems
Examining Intrusion Prevention and Snort Rules
Examining Variables and Variable Sets
Examining Intrusion Policies
Site-to-Site VPN
Examining IPsec
Site-to-Site VPN Configuration
Site-to-Site VPN Troubleshooting
Implementing Site-to-Site VPN
Remote-Access VPN
Examining Remote-Access VPN
Examining Public-Key Cryptography and Certificates
Examining Certificate Enrollment
Remote-Access VPN Configuration
Implementing Remote-Access VPN
SSL Decryption
Examining SSL Decryption
Configuring SSL Policies
SSL Decryption Best Practices and Monitoring
Detailed Analysis Techniques
Examining Event Analysis
Examining Event Types
Examining Contextual Data
Examining Analysis Tools
Threat Analysis
System Administration
Managing Updates
Examining User Account Management Features
Configuring User Accounts
System Administration
Cisco Firepower Troubleshooting
Examining Common Misconfigurations
Examining Troubleshooting Commands
Firepower Troubleshooting
Lab Outline
• Initial Device Setup
• Device Management
• Configuring High Availability
• Migrating from Cisco ASA to Cisco Firepower Threat Defense
• Implementing QoS
• Implementing NAT
• Configuring Network Discovery
• Implementing an Access Control Policy
• Implementing Security Intelligence
• Implementing Site-to-Site VPN
• Implementing Remote Access VPN
• Threat Analysis
• System Administration
• Firepower Troubleshooting
We strongly recommend you attend this course before attempting the following exam.
Certification & Exam
The 300-710 SNCF exam certifies your knowledge of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Firepower, including policy configurations, integrations, deployments, management, and troubleshooting.
After you pass 300-710 SNCF:
• You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security Firepower certification.
• You will have satisfied the concentration exam requirement for the new CCNP Security certification. To complete your CCNP Security, you also need to pass the Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (350-701 SCOR) exam or its equivalent.
Price per delegate
£3395
Scheduled Classes
Remote Access:
06 – 10 Feb 2023
24 – 28 Apr 2023
13 – 17 Jun 2023
14 – 18 Aug 2023
09 – 13 Oct 2023
18 – 22 Dec 2023
Please complete the contact form below or call 0141 221 5676 for further course information and available dates.
Alternatively you can email us at info@indiciatraining.com