Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) Training & Certification Course
Develop practical skills in security technologies, configuration, implementation, operations and troubleshooting aligned with the Cisco training objectives.
Course Overview
The program combines instructor-led explanation with practical scenarios covering the major architecture, configuration, security, operations and troubleshooting areas associated with the course. Learners work through technology-specific workflows and build an understanding of how the components operate together in enterprise environments.
The training is structured around the course objectives and certification-related knowledge where an associated Cisco examination is listed. Practical learning reinforces configuration decisions, troubleshooting methods and operational best practices.
Optiv Solutions can enhance the learner experience through instructor-led delivery, practical labs, flexible learning options, structured exam preparation, assessments, trainer guidance, revision support and post-training assistance.
Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Security Administrators
• Network Administrators
• Firewall Engineers
• Security Operations Professionals
• IT Security Professionals
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Knowledge of TCP/IP.
- ✓ CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge.
- ✓ Familiarity with Cisco ASA or Firepower CLI.
- ✓ Understanding of firewall concepts and operations.
- ✓ Familiarity with VPN technologies.
- ✓ Basic understanding of IPS and Cisco Firepower Management Center.
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Secure Firewall Fundamentals
- Threat Defense architecture
- Management Center
- Device management
Module 2: Access Control and Security Intelligence
- Access control policies
- Security intelligence
- File policies
- Prefilter policies
Module 3: Intrusion Prevention
- Cisco Secure IPS
- Intrusion policies
- Threat analysis
- Traffic inspection
Module 4: Network Services
- NAT
- High availability
- Packet processing
- Traffic flow
Module 5: Operations and Troubleshooting
- Firewall administration
- FMC monitoring
- Threat analysis
- Policy troubleshooting
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF)?
It is Cisco-focused training covering the technologies, implementation methods and operational skills associated with the course.
What is the course duration?
The training duration is 40 Hours (5 Days).
Who should attend?
The course is intended for professionals working with security technologies and related IT infrastructure responsibilities.
What are the prerequisites?
• Knowledge of TCP/IP. • CCNA certification or equivalent knowledge. • Familiarity with Cisco ASA or Firepower CLI. • Understanding of firewall concepts and operations. • Familiarity with VPN technologies. • Basic understanding of IPS and Cisco Firepower Management Center.
What practical areas are covered?
The curriculum includes configuration, implementation, operations, security and troubleshooting activities relevant to the course.
How can Optiv Solutions support learners?
Optiv Solutions can provide instructor guidance, practical learning, flexible delivery, exam preparation and post-training learning support.