TECU 8018: Securing Networks with Firewalls

Prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security Certification Exam and gain an in-depth understanding of network security principles and the configurations required to secure a network.

Program Overview

Securing Networks with Firewalls equips the student with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers. This course is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution that emphasizes practical experience. Securing Networks with Firewalls aims to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations required to secure a network.

This two-course program prepares students to sit for the Cisco CCNP Security Certification exam. Various types of hands-on labs provide practical experience, including procedural and troubleshooting labs, skills integration challenges, and model building. All hands-on labs in the course can be completed via Packet Tracer. Most chapters include Packet Tracer-based skills integration challenges that are cumulative throughout the course

Duration

Approximately 30 hours

Estimated Tuition

$1850

EdAssist discounted rate: $1,665

Ways to Learn

Online

Credit

2 PDUs

Undergraduate Professional Development Units

Live Online Format

This course is also taught with UMass Global’s LIVE ONLINE training format using a video communications software. Students receive the same high-quality training as found in a traditional classroom setting. Join us from anywhere with an internet connection.

  LIVE ONLINE training includes:
  • Delivered in real time by an instructor
  • Full access to course presentations and documents
  • Live interaction with classmates and instructor using a collaborative learning platform
  • Play back recording of any class for later review

Upon successful mastery of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity
  • Implement secure virtual private networks
  • Implement an ASA firewall configuration using the CLI
  • Implement an ASA firewall configuration and VPNs using ASDM
  • Test network security and create a technical security policy

Tuition covers only the cost of the course. Nothing else is provided to the student.

This course is
part of the 2-course
Cisco CCNP Security Program

Implementing Security Core Technologies

Security Networks with Firewalls

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