Course Description

Course Overview

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) course is designed for network security engineers who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in implementing and operating core Cisco security technologies. This course covers the fundamental concepts of network security, including secure access, advanced threat protection, secure connectivity, and network security architecture.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the SCOR course, participants should meet the following prerequisites:

• Familiarity with general networking concepts and protocols.
• Understanding of TCP/IP fundamentals.
• Basic knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies.
• Familiarity with Cisco ASA or Cisco IOS security features.

Methodology

The SCOR course employs a blended learning approach that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on lab exercises. The course is delivered through instructor-led training, providing real-world scenarios and practical examples. The methodology includes:

• Lectures: Detailed explanations of security concepts, technologies, and best practices.
• Demonstrations: Live demonstrations of security tools, configurations, and features.
• Hands-on Labs: Participants will have access to a virtual lab environment to practice and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Course Outline

• Network Security Concepts
• Security principles and technologies
• Security governance and frameworks
• Network infrastructure and security components
• Secure Access
• AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting)
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Secure Network Access (SNA)
• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
• VPN concepts and architectures
• Cisco Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN
• Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client
• Secure Routing and Switching
• Cisco TrustSec
• Secure Layer 2 protocols (Spanning Tree Protocol, Dynamic Trunking Protocol)
• Secure routing protocols (Secure BGP, Secure OSPF)
• Cisco Firewall Technologies
• Cisco ASA Firewall features and configurations
• Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall
• Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS)
• Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems (IPS/IDS)
• Cisco IPS/IDS solutions
• Signature-based and anomaly-based detection
• Event monitoring and threat response
• Content Security
• Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA)
• Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)
• Cisco Umbrella (formerly OpenDNS)

Outcome

Upon completion of the SCOR course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and implement network security concepts and technologies.
• Configure and manage secure access using Cisco ISE and AAA.
• Deploy and troubleshoot virtual private networks (VPNs) using Cisco SSL VPN and AnyConnect.
• Secure routing and switching using Cisco TrustSec and secure protocols.
• Configure and manage Cisco firewall technologies, including ASA and Firepower.
• Deploy and manage intrusion prevention and detection systems (IPS/IDS).
• Implement content security using Cisco WSA, ESA, and Umbrella.

Labs

The SCOR course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in implementing and operating Cisco security technologies. Some of the lab exercises may include:

• Configuring AAA with Cisco ISE and implementing secure access policies.
• Deploying and troubleshooting SSL VPNs using Cisco AnyConnect.
• Configuring Cisco TrustSec for secure Layer 2 communication.
• Implementing and managing Cisco ASA and Firepower firewalls.
• Deploying and fine-tuning IPS/IDS to detect and prevent network threats.
• Configuring and managing content security using Cisco WSA, ESA, and Umbrella.