PIX Firewall IDS and System 3.X Architecture


Overview/Description
To identify the key features of PIX Firewall IDS and System 3.X Architecture

Target Audience
Enterprise network engineers; network system analysts; Cisco partners who implement Cisco IDS on networks; systems engineers who support the sales of Cisco IDS

Prerequisites
Experience in configuring Cisco IOS software; certification as a CCNA or the equivalent knowledge; a basic knowledge of the Windows operating system; familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts

Expected Duration
160 Minutes

Objectives:

PIX Firewall IDS and System 3.X Architecture

  • identify the functions and features of the Cisco IOS Firewall IDS feature for Cisco IOS routers and its related implementation considerations.
  • identify how to configure the Cisco IOS Firewall IDS and create and apply audit rules.
  • identify signature classes supported by the PIX Firewall and configure the PIX Firewall to use IDS signatures and to block.
  • recognize the features of IOS and PIX firewall IDS and identify their configuration and initialization tasks.
  • identify the features of the Cisco IDS directory structure and communication infrastructure.
  • identify services and files used when configuring a Cisco IDS Sensor for filtering and blocking.
  • identify the services and files used when configuring a Cisco IDS Sensor for alarms, logging, communications, and services
  • identify Cisco IDS version 3.x directory structures and configuration tokens.

  • Course Number: 204601_eng