Objectives
Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) v1.0 is an advanced instructor-led course that introduces techniques and features that enable or enhance WAN and remote access solutions. This five-day course focuses on using one or more of the available WAN connection technologies for remote access between enterprise sites. This course includes cable modems and DSL with Network Address Translation (NAT), Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) virtual private networks (VPNs), and network security using VPNs with IPsec encryption and Internet Key Exchange (IKE) keys. Successful graduates will be able to secure the network environment using existing Cisco IOS security features, and configure the three primary components of the Cisco IOS Firewall feature set (firewall, intrusion prevention system [IPS], and authentication, authorization, and accounting [AAA]). This task-oriented course teaches the knowledge and skills needed to secure Cisco IOS router networks using features and commands in Cisco IOS software, and using a router configuration application. This course is part of the recommended learning path for learners seeking the Cisco CCNP®
Entry requirements
The knowledge and skills that a learner must have before attending this course are as follows: * Completion of the Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices (ICND1 and ICND2) courses, or Cisco CCNA® certification * Ability to complete the initial configuration of a Cisco switch * Ability to create basic interswitch connections * Ability to complete the initial configuration of a Cisco router * Basic knowledge of routing (static, default router, default gateway, and basic NAT and PAT) * Basic knowledge of concepts linked to routing protocols (classful versus classless routing protocol, single area OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, administrative distance, and interoperations) * Basic knowledge of standard WAN technologies (Frame Relay, PPP, and HDLC) * Fundamental security knowledge, including the presence of hackers, viruses, and other security threats * Fundamental knowledge of IP addressing, including the format of IPv4 addresses, the concept of subnetting, VLSM and CIDR, and static and default routing * Basic knowledge of standard and extended ACLs * Ability to use client utilities including Telnet, IPCONFIG, Trace Route, Ping, FTP, TFTP, and HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation programs * Basic IOS familiarity, including accessing the CLI on a Cisco device and specifically implementing the debug and show commands