Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN)

In this Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks course provides a comprehensive, hands-on exploration of virtual private network technologies used to securely connect users, sites, and applications across enterprise and hybrid environments. The curriculum begins with core VPN and IPsec fundamentals, including cryptographic concepts, tunnel establishment, and secure data transport, establishing a strong foundation for understanding modern VPN architectures. Learners gain clarity on when and why different VPN models are used, such as site-to-site, remote-access, and clientless VPNs, and how these models support secure connectivity in distributed networks.

The course then moves into practical implementation of site-to-site VPN solutions across Cisco platforms, including Cisco IOS, Cisco IOS Virtual Tunnel Interfaces, and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance deployments. Advanced architectures such as Dynamic Multipoint VPN, Group Encrypted Transport VPN, and Cisco FlexVPN are explored in depth, allowing students to design scalable hub-and-spoke and spoke-to-spoke topologies using both static and dynamic approaches. Emphasis is placed on configuration best practices, verification techniques, and troubleshooting methodologies to ensure reliable and secure VPN operations.

The final portion of the course focuses on secure remote access solutions, including Cisco AnyConnect SSL/TLS VPNs and clientless VPN deployments. Learners configure advanced authentication, authorization, and accounting integrations, verify secure access for remote users, and troubleshoot common connectivity and policy issues. A comprehensive lab program reinforces all concepts through real-world scenarios, enabling students to confidently deploy, verify, and troubleshoot Cisco VPN solutions in enterprise production environments.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you: 

• Acquire the knowledge and skills to enhance internet privacy, speed, and performance
• Gain hands-on experience using the tools to ensure premium data security
• Prepare for the 300-730 SVPN v1.1 exam
• Earn 40 CE credits toward recertification

Upon completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Introduce site-to-site VPN options available on Cisco router and firewalls
• Introduce remote access VPN options available on Cisco router and firewalls
• Review site-to-site and remote access VPN design options
• Review troubleshooting processes for various VPN options available on Cisco router and firewalls

What to Expect in the Exam

Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (300-730 SVPN v1.1) is a 90-minute exam associated with the Cisco Certified Specialist – Network Security VPN Implementation certification and satisfies the concentration exam requirement for the CCNP Security certification. 

The exam tests your knowledge of implementing secure remote communications with VPN solutions, including: 

• Secure communications
• Architectures
• Troubleshooting

The primary audience for this course is as follows:

• Network Security Engineer
• CCNP Security Candidate
• Channel Partner
• Cisco Customers

Before taking this course, you should have the following knowledge and skills:

• Familiarity with the various Cisco router and firewall command modes
• Experience navigating and managing Cisco routers and firewalls
• Clear understanding of the benefits of site-to-site and Remote Access VPN options

The following Cisco courses can help you gain the knowledge you need to prepare for this course:

• Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA®)
• Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR)

OUTLINE

Module 1: Introducing VPN Technology Fundamentals

Module 2: Implementing Site-to-Site VPN Solutions

Module 3: Implementing Cisco Internetwork Operating System (Cisco IOS®) Site-to-Site Flex VPN Solutions

Module 4: Implement Cisco IOS Group Encrypted Transport (GET) VPN Solutions

Module 5: Implementing Cisco AnyConnect VPNs

Module 6: Implementing Clientless VPNs

LAB OUTLINE

• Explore IPsec Technologies
• Implement and Verify Cisco IOS Point-to-Point VPN
• Implement and Verify Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Point-to-Point VPN
• Implement and Verify Cisco IOS Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) VPN
• Implement and Verify Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN)
• Troubleshoot DMVPN
• Implement and Verify FlexVPN with Smart Defaults
• Implement and Verify Point-to-Point FlexVPN
• Implement and Verify Hub and Spoke FlexVPN
• Implement and Verify Spoke-to-Spoke FlexVPN
• Troubleshoot Cisco IOS FlexVPN
• Implement and Verify AnyConnect Transport Layer Security (TLS) VPN on ASA
• Implement and Verify Advanced Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) on Cisco AnyConnect VPN
• Implement and Verify Clientless VPN on ASA