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Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a 4-day, instructor-Authorized Cisco course that teaches the knowledge and skills needed to design, install, and configure a Cisco Intrusion Prevention solution for small, medium, and enterprise networks. The course covers Cisco IPS platforms including the Cisco 4200 series Sensors, the Catalyst 6500 series Intrusion Detection System Module 2 (IDSM2), and the Network Module for Cisco 2600/3600/3700 routers and Cisco 2800/3800 Integrated Services Routers.Our labs take the mystery out of the sensor, allowing you to understanding how signatures are implemented and what causes them to trigger and making you comfortable with the technology.
The CTCLC Difference
Current Technologies Computer Learning Center uses REAL CISCO EQUIPMENT for our labs. Our certified instructors will help guide you to a sucessful completion of your training. Our Instructors are CCIE, CCNP, CCIP, CCVP, and CCSP qualified. CTCLC has convenient day or night schedules to fit your needs. We can also do onsite classes with our top notch portable labs. In our Cisco courses, EVERY STUDENT HAS THEIR OWN POD OF CISCO EQUIPMENT. Students do not share equipment. Our instructors are the very best and give 110% to their Students. We care about every student we train and we have a free resit policy for all of our courses for the same revision. You will not find a better training experience anywhere. Current Technologies Computer Learning Center is Cisco Learning Partner, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS), CompTIA Learning Alliance Member, EC-Council Accredited Training Center, and many others. We offer the highest quality, authorized training that you will find anywhere. |
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Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to meet these overall objectives:
- Explain how Cisco IPS protects network devices from attacks
- Install and configure the basic settings on a Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensor
- Use the Cisco IDM to configure built-in signatures to meet the requirements of a given security policy
- Configure some of the more advanced features of the Cisco IPS product line
- Initialize and install into your environment the rest of the Cisco IPS family of products
- Use the CLI and Cisco IDM to obtain system information, and configure the Cisco IPS sensor to allow an SNMP NMS to monitor the Cisco IPS sensor.
Duration
- 4 days, Instructor-led classroom training
Prerequisites
- Skills and knowledge equivalent to Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
- Working knowledge of the Windows operating system
- Familiarity with networking and security terms and concepts, including completion of the Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) course
CTCLC Special Discounts
IPS
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
$3,595.00 Call (219) 764-3800 for Current Specials
Above pricing is for Portage, Indiana location
Special prices available for on-site training
For more Information or Registration for Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) or Redeeming Cisco Learning Credits
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800
Who Should Attend
The primary audience for this course is as follows:
- Network designers
- Network administrators
- Network engineers
- Network managers
- Systems engineers
- Project Managers
- Cisco customers who implement and maintain Cisco IPS security appliances
- Cisco channel partners who sell, implement, and maintain IPS security appliances
- Cisco engineers who support the sale of IPS security appliances
Course Outline:
Intrusion Prevention Overview
- Explaining Intrusion Prevention
- Examining Cisco IPS Products
- Examining Cisco IPS Sensor Software Solutions
- Examining Evasive Techniques
Installation of a Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensor
- Installing a Cisco IPS Sensor Using the CLI
- Using the Cisco IDM
- Configuring Basic Sensor Settings
Cisco IPS Signatures
- Configuring Cisco IPS Signatures and Alerts

- Examining the Signature Engines
- Customizing Signatures
Advanced Cisco IPS Configuration
- Performing Advanced Tuning of Cisco IPS Sensors
- Monitoring and Managing Alarms
- Configuring a Virtual Sensor
- Configuring Advanced Features
- Configuring Blocking
Additional Cisco IPS Devices
- Installing the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series IDSM-2
- Initializing the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM
Cisco IPS Sensor Maintenance
- Maintaining Cisco IPS Sensors
- Managing Cisco IPS Sensors
Hands-on Lab Exercises
Lab 2-1: Install and Configure a Cisco IPS Sensor from the CLI- Lab 2-2: Use the Cisco IDM to Perform a Basic Sensor Configuration
- Lab 3-1: Working with Signatures and Alerts
- Lab 3-2: Customizing Signatures
- Lab 4-1: Tune a Cisco IPS Sensor Using the Cisco IDM
- Lab 4-2: Monitor and Manage Alarms
- Lab 4-3: Configure a Virtual Sensor (Optional)
- Lab 4-4: Configure Anomaly Detection and POSFP
- Lab 6-1: Maintain Sensors and Verify System Configuration
Certification Path
Required Exam(s) |
Recommended Training |
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642-532 |
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Current Technologies Computer Learning Center is an authorized VUE Cisco Testing Center .
Registration Information
For more Information or Registration for Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) or Redeeming Cisco Learning Credits
EMail: Sales@ctclc.com
Phone: (219) 764-3800



