Cisco SCOR Training Course – Security Core Technologies
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Description of the training: Cisco SCOR Training Course – Security Core Technologies
This 5-day course makes you autonomous in Cisco security core technologies: ASA and Firepower NGFW firewalls, email and web security, Cisco Umbrella, site-to-site and remote access VPNs, cryptography, network access control (802.1X) and data-plane security.
The course blends theory with guided hands-on labs. It complements the Cisco ENCOR course.
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The course suits network/security profiles, ideally after CCNA. A preliminary discussion validates your knowledge (TCP/IP, IOS, security basics) and adjusts the pace across the five days.
Objectives of the training: Cisco SCOR Training Course – Security Core Technologies
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Deploy Cisco ASA and Firepower NGFW access controls
- Implement email and web security
- Understand VPNs and cryptographic solutions
- Deploy site-to-site and remote access VPNs
- Configure 802.1X authentication and EAP protocols
- Implement layer 2 and layer 3 data-plane security
Prerequisites of the training: Cisco SCOR Training Course – Security Core Technologies
Completion of the CCNA course or equivalent knowledge is recommended, along with TCP/IP and Ethernet networking, familiarity with Windows and Cisco IOS, and basic network security concepts.
Because every participant is unique, a personalised interview with our expert lets us design a course perfectly aligned with their objectives, level and professional challenges.
Target audience of the training: Cisco SCOR Training Course – Security Core Technologies
This course is intended for:
- Security and network engineers
- Systems engineers and network administrators
- Architects and Cisco integrators
Financing
Several schemes may help fund this course (company training plan, sector funding bodies, individual schemes). Our advisors will help you identify the solution best suited to your situation.
Detailed programme of the training: Cisco SCOR Training Course – Security Core Technologies
Information security concepts
- Threat landscape and TCP/IP attacks overview.
Network security technologies
- Defence strategies and protection mechanisms.
Cisco ASA firewall deployment
- ASA firewall configuration and policies.
Firepower next-generation firewall
- Firepower NGFW deployment and policies.
Email content security
- Email protection and filtering.
Web content security
- Web security appliance and URL filtering.
Cisco Umbrella
- Cloud security and DNS-layer protection.
VPN and cryptography
- VPN and encryption fundamentals.
Site-to-site VPN
- Inter-site connectivity solutions.
IPsec VPN on ASA/Firepower
- IPsec tunnel configuration.
Remote access and SSL VPN
- Secure remote access and SSL VPN.
Secure network access control
- Identity-based network access solutions.
802.1X authentication
- 802.1X protocols and cross-platform configuration.
Endpoint and infrastructure security
- Endpoint and infrastructure security controls.
Course highlights
- Expert, highly hands-on course on Cisco security.
- Trainer who is an expert in ASA, Firepower and VPNs.
- Covers firewalls, VPNs, cryptography and access control.
- Preliminary discussion to tailor the content to your level.
FAQ
What is SCOR?
SCOR (Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies) covers Cisco security core skills: firewalls, VPNs, content security, access control and network security. This course covers its technical scope in an operational way.
What is the difference between ASA and Firepower?
Cisco ASA is a long-established stateful firewall, whereas Firepower NGFW adds next-generation functions (application inspection, intrusion prevention, advanced filtering). The course covers deploying both.
What is an IPsec VPN?
An IPsec VPN establishes an encrypted tunnel between two points (sites or remote users) to secure exchanges over a public network. The course teaches you to configure it on ASA and Firepower.
What is Cisco Umbrella used for?
Cisco Umbrella is a cloud security solution that protects users at the DNS layer, blocking access to malicious domains before the connection is even established. The course covers its deployment.
What is 802.1X?
802.1X is a network access control standard that authenticates each device before granting access, via an authentication server. The course covers its implementation and the EAP protocols.
Does the course cover remote access?
Yes. SCOR covers remote access VPNs (IPsec and SSL), essential to secure remote working and mobile connections to the enterprise network.