Dont be the weak link – Master Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention for ironclad security.
Tired of feeling like your network security is built on sand? Cyberattacks are getting smarter, bolder, and it’s not a matter of if they’ll strike, but when.
Don’t wait for disaster. Transform yourself into a network security superhero with Cisco’s Fundamentals of Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) course.
This course isn’t just about tech specs – it’s about empowerment. You’ll learn to:
- Build impenetrable defenses: Configure firewalls that actually keep attackers out
- Outsmart the threats: Understand how cyberattacks work, so you can stop them in their tracks
- Boost your career (and your value!): SFWIPF preps you for in-demand Cisco security certifications
Stop feeling helpless. Become the proactive protector your company needs.
Overview
The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) training shows you how to implement and configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense for deployment as a next generation firewall at the internet edge. You’ll gain an understanding of Cisco Secure Firewall architecture and deployment, base configuration, packet processing and advanced options, and conducting Secure Firewall administration troubleshooting.
This training prepares you for the CCNP Security certification, which requires passing the 350-701 Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) core exam and one concentration exam such as the 300-710 Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF) concentration exam. This training also earns you 40 Continuing Education (CE) credits towards recertification.
Skills Covered
- Describe Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Describe Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Deployment Options
- Describe management options for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure basic initial settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure high availability on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure basic Network Address Translation on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Describe Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense policies and explain how different policies influence packet processing through the device
- Configure Discovery Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure and explain prefilter and tunnel rules in prefilter policy
- Configure an access control policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure security intelligence on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure file policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure Intrusion Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Perform basic threat analysis using Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
- Perform basic management and system administration tasks on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Perform basic traffic flow troubleshooting on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Manager
Prerequisites
Before taking this offering, you should understand:
- TCP/IP
- Basic routing protocols
- Firewall, VPN, and IPS concepts
Target Audience
- Network security engineers
- Administrators
Course Outlines
- Introducing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Describing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Deployment Options
- Describing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Management Options
- Configuring Basic Network Settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring High Availability on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring Auto NAT on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Describing Packet Processing and Policies on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring Discovery Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring Prefilter Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring Access Control Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring Security Intelligence on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring File Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configuring Intrusion Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Performing Basic Threat Analysis on Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
- Managing Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense System
- Troubleshooting Basic Traffic Flow
- Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Device Manager
Lab Outline
- Perform Initial Device Setup
- Configure High Availability
- Configure Network Address Translation
- Configure Network Discovery
- Configure Prefilter and Access Control Policy
- Configure Security Intelligence
- Implement File Control and Advanced Malware Protection
- Configure Cisco Secure IPS
- Detailed Analysis Using the Firewall Management Center
- Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense System
- Secure Firewall Troubleshooting Fundamentals
- Configure Managed Devices Using Cisco Secure Firewall Device Manager
Dates & Locations
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
December 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026
December 14, 2026 - December 18, 2026
Exam & Certification
Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower – 300-710 SNCF
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