CCNP Security: Securing Networks with Cisco Firewalls (300-710 SNCF) Online Training

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UPDATED: October 1, 2023

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This CCNP Security training is designed to help you get comfortable with the 300-710 SNCF exam objectives, and earn your CCNP Security certification. Taught by networking expert Keith Barker and cybersecurity professional Bob Salmans, this course focuses on securing networks with Cisco Firewalls, including Firepower Threat Defense and Management Center. This training is ideal for Network Security Engineers and System Administrators seeking rigorous 300-710 SNCF exam prep, as well as IT managers looking for a streamlined onboarding tool or a high-level Cisco training resource for their technical teams.

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What you'll learn with CCNP Security training

Initial device setup and configuration of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense systems
Implementing advanced next-generation firewall and intrusion prevention system features
Securing networks with network intelligence, file type detection, deep packet inspection, and more
Analyzing network traffic through traffic patterns and correlation
Configuring intrusion prevention systems to take action based on detected activities
Implementing and managing Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs using Cisco Firepower

CCNP Security training FAQs

What will you learn in this next generation Cisco security training?

This training covers how to monitor, operate and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower Threat Defense. You'll learn specialty knowledge necessary for advanced operation of Cisco next-generation firewalls and intrusion prevention system. You'll spend most of your time learning deployment and configuration, but also spend time learning management, troubleshooting and integration of next-gen firewalls and IPS.

Who should take this Cisco Firepower cybersecurity course?

There are two primary audiences for this course. First, anyone planning to earn CCNP Security. Earning it requires passing the core exam as well as at least one concentration exam, which this course prepares you for. The other audience would be any security administrator who suddenly finds themselves responsible for Cisco next-gen firewalls or IPS and needs to understand them.

Is this training in cybersecurity administration associated with any certifications?

Yes, after you complete this training, you'll be prepared for 300-710 SNCF, which is one of the concentration exams for the CCNP Security. You won't be prepared for the entirety of the CCNP Security, as that also requires passing 350-701 SCOR (implementing and operating Cisco core technologies), but you'll be halfway there.

What certification should you consider after taking this course in Cisco Next-Generation security administration?

The CCNP Security would be the logical cert to try for after finishing this course. You can take this course and simply learn the best ways to manage and operate Cisco's next-generation firewalls and intrusion prevention system, but if a certification would help you advance your career, you should consider the CCNP Security.

Why should you take this Cisco Firepower Next Generation administration training?

You should take this course and learn to manage Cisco's next generation firewalls and intrusion prevention systems because they're some of the most powerful threat defense and traffic control tools available on the market today. You become a much more valuable cybersecurity professional when you understand the inner workings of Cisco Firepower.

Who is CCNP Security training for?

This CCNP Security training is considered professional-level Cisco training, which means it was designed for experienced network administrators. This Cisco Firepower skills course is designed for network administrators who have three to five years of experience with network security and defense, or if you're looking to eventually earn your CCNP.

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Download the free CCNP Security study guide to complete this course in about 20 hours.

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