CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK PROFESSIONAL (CCNP) - SECURITY
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security course provides advanced knowledge and hands-on skills required to design, implement, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise security solutions. The certification is offered by Cisco Systems and targets professionals responsible for securing complex network infrastructures. The course covers core security technologies including secure network access, firewall and intrusion prevention systems, VPNs, identity services, endpoint protection, cloud security, and security automation. Learners gain practical experience implementing layered security architectures that protect users, devices, applications, and data across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. Successful completion prepares participants for the CCNP Security certification track (core and concentration exams) and senior network security roles. Course Objectives By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Design and deploy enterprise security architectures Configure and manage network security devices and services Implement secure access using identity and policy-based controls Deploy VPN and secure remote access solutions Detect, prevent, and respond to network-based threats Integrate automation and monitoring into security operations Prepare for CCNP Security core and concentration examinations
Course Curriculum
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- Enterprise security design principles
- Defense-in-depth and Zero Trust models
- Threat landscape and risk management
- Secure network architecture frameworks
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- Network access control fundamentals
- Authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA)
- Identity-based access policies
- Secure wired and wireless access
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- Firewall architectures and deployment models
- Security policy configuration
- Network Address Translation (NAT) and inspection
- High availability and redundancy
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- IDS and IPS concepts
- Signature-based and behavior-based detection
- Alert tuning and false positive reduction
- Threat visibility and response
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- Site-to-site VPNs
- Remote access VPN solutions
- Encryption and secure tunneling
- VPN troubleshooting
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- Endpoint security concepts
- Malware detection and prevention
- Device posture assessment
- Integration with security operations
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- Securing cloud workloads and services
- Identity and access management in cloud environments
- Secure connectivity for hybrid networks
- Shared responsibility considerations
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- Automation concepts in security operations
- APIs and policy automation
- Event-driven security workflows
- Monitoring and telemetry
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- Security monitoring and log management
- Incident detection and response workflows
- Forensic considerations
- Post-incident analysis and improvement
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- Advanced enterprise security configuration labs
- VPN, firewall, and access control scenarios
- Review of CCNP Security exam objectives
- Practice questions and exam strategies
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- Network security engineers
- Security operations and SOC professionals
- Senior network administrators
- Cybersecurity consultants and architects
- Professionals preparing for CCNP Security certification
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- CCNA or equivalent networking knowledge
- Strong understanding of routing, switching, and security fundamentals
- Experience in enterprise networking environments recommended
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- Assessment Methods
- Advanced configuration and troubleshooting labs
- Quizzes and technical assessments
- Scenario-based practical evaluations
- Final assessment aligned with CCNP Security exams
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- Instructor-led advanced security training
- Hands-on enterprise security laboratories
- Simulated real-world security scenarios
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- This course prepares participants for the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification track
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- Comprehensive training materials
- Hands-on lab guides
- Practice exam questions
- Certificate of course completion
This course includes
- 16+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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