Network Security v1
Overview
The Network Security curriculum prepares learners to design, implement, and support security for networked devices and ensure their integrity. Hands-on labs allow learners to practice the skills needed to become Network Security professionals and play a vital role in protecting a company's data from theft, damage, or disruption. All labs are compatible with the MAP with ASA topology.
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What You Will Learn
- Configure secure administrative access with SSH and role-based authorization
- Implement AAA authentication using local database and RADIUS server
- Configure zone-based policy firewalls and STP security features
- Deploy ASA firewall with DMZ, ACLs, and ASDM management
- Implement site-to-site IPsec VPNs and cryptographic protections
Lab Exercises (21 labs)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 4.4.7 | Configure Secure Administrative Access |
| 4.4.9 | Configure Network Devices with SSH |
| 5.2.5 | Configure Administrative Roles |
| 6.2.7 | Configure Automated Security Features |
| 6.3.6 | Basic Device Configuration and OSPF Authentication |
| 6.7.11 | Configure Cisco IOS Resilience Management and Reporting |
| 7.2.5 | Configure Local AAA Authentication |
| 7.4.7 | Install the Virtual Machine |
| 7.4.8 | Configure Server-Based Authentication with RADIUS |
| 10.3.12 | Configure ZPFs |
| 14.9.9 | Configure STP Security |
| 16.1.6 | Hashing Things Out |
| 16.3.10 | Encrypting and Decrypting Data Using OpenSSL |
| 16.3.11 | Encrypting and Decrypting Data Using a Hacker Tool |
| 16.3.12 | Examining Telnet and SSH in Wireshark |
| 17.2.7 | Certificate Authority Stores |
| 19.5.6 | Configure a Site-to-Site VPN |
| 21.2.10 | Configure ASA Basic Settings Using the CLI |
| 21.7.6 | Configure ASA Network Services Routing and DMZ with ACLs Using CLI |
| 21.9.5 | Configure ASA Basic Settings and Firewall Using ASDM |
| SA | Skills Assessment |
Pod Topology Multi-Purpose Academy Pod with ASA
Virtual Machines
Documentation & Resources
- Real Equipment Pod Management Guide (PDF)
- Multi-Purpose Academy Pod with ASA Installation Guide (PDF)
- Release Notes (external)
Setup: Install Network Security - v1 via the Course Manager. See the Admin Guide →
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