Network Security, Automation, and Exam Preparation
Learn network security, automation with Python, orchestration tools, and prep for certification exams in this comprehensive course.
Learn network security, automation with Python, orchestration tools, and prep for certification exams in this comprehensive course.
This comprehensive course equips IT professionals with essential skills in network security and automation, preparing them for certification exams and real-world challenges. Beginning with foundational security concepts, the curriculum covers device access management through privilege levels, line passwords, and AAA configurations with hands-on labs. Students gain expertise in implementing various infrastructure security measures including standard and extended ACLs and Control Plane Policing. The wireless security module explores authentication protocols, encryption methods, and practical configurations for EAP, WebAuth, and PSK. Security design considerations cover endpoint protection, advanced firewall configurations, and technologies like Cisco TrustSec and MACsec. The automation portion of the course introduces network programmability foundations, Python scripting for network tasks, data models for network configuration, and popular orchestration tools. Students also learn to leverage Cisco DNA Center and vManage for efficient network management through APIs. The final modules provide valuable certification exam preparation strategies and guidance for career advancement.
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What you'll learn
Configure privilege levels and AAA services for secure device access
Implement standard and extended Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering
Deploy wireless security using EAP, WebAuth, and PSK authentication methods
Apply endpoint hardening and network access control solutions
Create Python scripts to automate network management tasks
Utilize data models with NETCONF and RESTCONF for network configuration
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.6 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
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There are 13 modules in this course
This course provides comprehensive training in network security, automation, and certification preparation for IT professionals. The curriculum begins with foundational network security concepts, covering device access security through privilege levels and AAA configurations, infrastructure protection using ACLs and Control Plane Policing, and wireless security implementations including various authentication protocols. Students learn critical security design considerations such as endpoint hardening, next-generation firewalls, and technologies like Cisco TrustSec and MACsec. The automation portion introduces programming fundamentals with Python, data models for network configuration, and popular orchestration tools like Ansible and SaltStack. The course also covers integration with Cisco DNA Center and vManage platforms through APIs. The final modules focus on certification exam preparation and career advancement strategies, ensuring students are well-prepared for both certification success and real-world network security challenges.
Introduction - Network Security
Module 1 · 21 Minutes to complete
Device Access Security
Module 2 · 47 Minutes to complete
Infrastructure Security
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Wireless Security
Module 4 · 49 Minutes to complete
Network Automation
Module 6 · 16 Minutes to complete
Network Programmability Foundations
Module 7 · 29 Minutes to complete
Python Programming
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Network Configuration with Data Models
Module 9 · 41 Minutes to complete
Orchestration Tools
Module 10 · 17 Minutes to complete
Network Automation with Cisco DNA Center and vManage
Module 11 · 38 Minutes to complete
Exam Preparation
Module 12 · 30 Minutes to complete
Next Steps
Module 13 · 1 Hours to complete
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