Securing Networks Using Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) v6.0 is an update to Securing Networks Using Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) v5.0, an existing five-day instructor-led course on using the Cisco Intrusion Detection System v5.0 product to protect network systems from intrusions and security threats. The course covers important new IPS 6.0 features. The IPS 6.0 course takes a task-oriented approach to teaching the skills to deploy, configure, and administer Cisco IPS sensors.
Objectives
Learners will deploy, configure, and administer Cisco IPS sensors to protect network devices as well as efficiently manage IPS alarms
Importance
The IPS course is a prerequisite for all students involved in planning, designing, deploying and operating firewall systems that include Cisco Intrusion Prevention solutions.
Target Audience
The primary audience for this course comprises network engineers responsible for implementing and maintaining IPS solutions. The channel partners selling IPS solutions will benefit as well.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Certification as a CCNA or the equivalent knowledge (optional)
Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system
Familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Intrusion Prevention Overview
Lesson 2: Getting Started with the IPS Command Line Interface
Lesson 2: Lab Exercise Getting Started with the IPS Command Line Interface
Lesson 3: Using the IPS Device Manager
Lesson 3: Lab Exercise Using the IPS Device Manager
Lesson 4: Basic Sensor Configuration
Lesson 4: Lab Exercise Basic Sensor Configuration
Lesson 5: Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Signatures and Alarms
Lesson 5: Lab Exercise Signatures and Alarms
Lesson 6: Signature Engines
Lesson 7: Signature Configuration
Lesson 7: Lab Exercise Signature Configuration
Lesson 8: Tuning the Sensor
Lesson 8: Lab Exercise Tuning the Sensor Using IDM
Lesson 9: Alarm Monitoring and Management
Lesson 9: Lab Exercise Alarm Monitoring and Management
Lesson 10: Configuring Blocking
Lesson 10: Lab Exercise Configuring Blocking
Lesson 11: Cisco Intrusion Detection System Module
Lesson 12: Capturing Network Traffic
Lesson 13: Maintaining Sensors
Lesson 14: Verifying System Configuration
Lesson 14: Lab Exercise Verifying System Configuration
Lesson 14: Lab Exercise Verifying System Configuration
Lesson 15: Configuring Anomoly Detection, Passive OS fingerprinting, and CSA Collaboration
Course Duration
The Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System course is offered as 5-day course with hands-on exercises.
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