Cisco CCNP - Security

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR 350-701) course focuses on core knowledge and skills needed to master the topics on the Cisco Certified Specialist – Security Core Certification. Those topics include cybersecurity fundamentals, network security, cloud security, identity management, secure network access, endpoint protection and detection, and visibility and enforcement.

The goal of this course is to demonstrate real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Cisco Security Core Technologies including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam ̶ to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try

Duration: 5 days of training 

Audience:
Current IT professionals, such as system administrators, infrastructure administrators, and virtualization engineers. Passing this exam fulfills one requirement toward earning the CCNP Security certification. It is also the qualifying exam for the CCIE Security certification.

Prerequisites

• 3 to 5 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of implementing and operating core security technologies; understanding cloud security; hands-on experience with next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and other network infrastructure devices; understanding of content security, endpoint protection and detection, and secure network access, visibility an enforcement; and understanding of cybersecurity with hands-on experience in implementing security controls

Course objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 

• Explain how to monitor for and protect against security threats on-premises and in cloud environments
• Describe reports that are used to manage threats, predict vulnerabilities and troubleshoot issues
• Compare network security solutions and deployment models
• Configure different AAA for networks, secure network management, and VPNs
• Identify and describe how to secure the cloud environment
• Configure content security features
• Explain endpoint protection and detection solutions
• Describe secure network access, visibility, and enforcement

Required course materials 

• Pearson Cisco Press CCNP and CCIE Security Core SCOR 350-701 Official Cert Guide