Course Description

Course Overview

The Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI) course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to implement automation solutions in Cisco security environments. Participants will learn how to leverage automation tools and technologies to streamline security operations, improve efficiency, and enhance the management of Cisco security solutions.

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with Cisco security technologies and architectures.
• Understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, routing, and firewalling.
• Knowledge of programming fundamentals and scripting languages.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and web technologies.
• Familiarity with network management and monitoring tools is beneficial but not mandatory.

Methodology

The course will utilize a combination of instructor-led lectures, hands-on labs, and interactive discussions. Participants will have access to virtual lab environments where they can practice implementing automation solutions using Cisco security platforms and tools. The instructor will provide guidance, demonstrations, and real-world examples to facilitate understanding and practical application of the course material.

Course Outline

Introduction to Automation for Cisco Security Solutions

   Overview of automation concepts and benefits in Cisco security

   Introduction to Cisco security platforms and tools for automation

   Understanding the role of APIs and programmability in security solutions

Automating Cisco ASA Firewalls

   Configuring and automating firewall provisioning and rule management

   Implementing automated threat intelligence and security policy updates

   Automating firewall log collection and analysis

Automation of Cisco Firepower NGFW

   Implementing automated NGFW rule provisioning and management

   Configuring and automating intrusion prevention system (IPS) policies

   Automating security event and incident management workflows

Automation of Secure Access and Identity

   Configuring and automating network access control policies

   Implementing automated identity and access management solutions

   Integrating Cisco security solutions with identity providers

Automation of Security Operations

   Implementing automation for security operations using APIs

   Developing custom scripts and applications for security workflows

   Leveraging automation for reporting, monitoring, and incident response

Outcome

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key concepts and benefits of automation in Cisco security solutions
• Implement automation solutions for Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Automate rule provisioning and management in Cisco Firepower NGFW
• Configure and automate secure access and identity policies
• Develop custom scripts and applications for security workflows
• Utilize automation for reporting, monitoring, and incident response in security environments

Labs

The course includes hands-on labs that provide participants with practical experience in implementing automation solutions for Cisco security environments. Some of the lab exercises may include:

• Configuring and automating firewall provisioning and rule management
• Implementing automated threat intelligence and security policy updates
• Automating NGFW rule provisioning and management
• Configuring and automating network access control policies
• Developing custom scripts and applications for security workflows
• Utilizing automation for security event and incident management