Securing Networks with Firewalls

Prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security Certification Exam and gain an in-depth understanding of network security principles and the configurations required to secure a network.

Program Overview

Securing Networks with Firewalls equips the student with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. This course is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution that emphasizes practical experience. Securing Networks with Firewalls aims to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations required to secure a network.

This two-course program prepares students to sit for the Cisco CCNP Security Certification exam. Various types of hands-on labs provide practical experience, including procedural and troubleshooting labs, skills integration challenges, and model building. All hands-on labs in the course can be completed via Packet Tracer. Most chapters include Packet Tracer-based skills integration challenges that are cumulative throughout the course

Duration

Approximately 30 hours

Estimated Tuition

$1850

EdAssist discounted rate: $1,665

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

2 PDUs

Undergraduate Professional Development Units

This course is also taught with UMass Global’s LIVE ONLINE training format using a video communications software. Students receive the same high-quality training as found in a traditional classroom setting. Join us from anywhere with an internet connection.

LIVE ONLINE training includes:

Delivered in real time by an instructor
Full access to course presentations and documents
Live interaction with classmates and instructor using a collaborative learning platform
Play back recording of any class for later review

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to:

Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity
Implement secure virtual private networks
Implement an ASA firewall configuration using the CLI
Implement an ASA firewall configuration and VPNs using ASDM
Test network security and create a technical security policy

Tuition covers only the cost of the course. Nothing else is provided to the student.

This course is
part of the 2-course
Cisco CCNP Security Program

Implementing Security Core Technologies

Security Networks with Firewalls

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TECU 8018: Securing Networks with Firewalls