Security Fundamentals and PIX Firewall Technology


Overview/Description
To identify the components of a complete network security policy and describe Cisco PIX Firewall technology and features

Target Audience
Enterprise network engineers; network system analysts; Cisco partners who sell, implement, and maintain Cisco PIX Firewalls on small, medium, and enterprise size networks; systems engineers who support the sales of Cisco PIX Firewalls

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
200 Minutes

Objectives:

Security Fundamentals and PIX Firewall Technology

  • identify how to manage security as a process and common network threats.
  • recognize and mitigate reconaissance and access attacks.
  • recognize and mitigate DoS, worm, virus, and trojan horse attacks.
  • identify how common management protocols can be exploited and how the threats can be mitigated.
  • identify the features of the three categories of firewall.
  • identify the basic features of the PIX Firewall.
  • identify the hardware and features of the PIX 501, 506E, and 515E firewall models.
  • identify the hardware and features of the PIX 525 and 535 Firewall models.
  • identify the features, usage, and functionality of the Firewall Services Module.
  • identify the PIX Firewall licensing options.

  • Course Number: 208642_eng