CCNP SCOR

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CCNP SCOR

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Course Details

CCNP Security is an advanced course designed to prepare professionals for the Cisco SCOR exam and to equip them with the expertise required to secure modern enterprise environments. This course provides in-depth knowledge of network security, cloud security, and endpoint protection, with practical experience implementing firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust policies.

Learners will gain hands-on experience with Cisco Secure Firewall, Identity Services Engine (ISE), and Secure Endpoint, developing the skills to design and deploy comprehensive security architectures. The curriculum covers cryptography, threat detection, and secure access control, with training delivered through focused lessons, quizzes, and practice exams to ensure real-world application of knowledge.

Learners will also learn to secure cloud environments and endpoints, configure advanced firewall and VPN solutions, enforce zero-trust network access, and leverage security visibility tools such as NetFlow and Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analysis. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to manage security operations effectively, respond to incidents, and apply automation and DevSecOps principles to strengthen organisational security postures.

 

Learners are provided with the following resources:

  • eLearning resources – exercises, quizzes, flashcards and a glossary
  • Exam study guide – condensed study material on the specific skills objectives you need to master for the exams
  • Video lessons
  • Hands on labs
  • Exam pre-assessment and practice exams

 

Who Should Complete this CCNP Security course?

  • Network Security Engineers: For professionals tasked with securing enterprise networks, developing expertise in firewalls, VPNs, and zero-trust architectures using Cisco technologies.
  • Security Operations (SOC) Analysts: Supports those managing incident response and threat detection, equipping them with skills in secure access control, cryptography, and traffic analysis.
  • Cloud and Endpoint Security Specialists: Helps learners secure cloud environments and endpoints, implementing advanced firewall configurations, VPN solutions, and zero-trust policies.
  • IT and Network Administrators Advancing into Security: Provides a pathway for administrators to transition into security-focused roles, with hands-on experience using Cisco Secure Firewall, ISE, and Secure Endpoint.
  • Professionals Preparing for Cisco Certification: Suitable for those aiming to pass the Cisco SCOR exam, validating advanced security knowledge and practical skills aligned with industry standards.

 

Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

How CMIT eLearning Works…

Topics covered in the CCNP Security course
Introduction
  • The CCNP Security Certification
  • The CCIE Security Certification
  • The Exam Objectives (Domains)
  • Steps to Pass the SCOR Exam
  • Facts About the Exam
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • Defining What Are Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
  • Common Software and Hardware Vulnerabilities
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
  • Cloud Security Threats
  • IoT Security Threats
  • An Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response
  • Summary
Cryptography
  • Introduction to Cryptography
  • Fundamentals of PKI
Software-Defined Networking Security and Network Programmability
  • Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and SDN Security
  • Introduction to Network Programmability
Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA) and Identity Management
  • Introduction to Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Accounting
  • Infrastructure Access Controls
  • AAA Protocols
  • Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • Configuring TACACS+ Access
  • Configuring RADIUS Authentication
  • Additional Cisco ISE Design Tips
Network Visibility and Segmentation
  • Introduction to Network Visibility
  • NetFlow
  • IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX)
  • NetFlow Deployment Scenarios
  • Cisco Secure Network Analytics and Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics
  • Cisco Cognitive Intelligence and Cisco Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA)
  • NetFlow Collection Considerations and Best Practices
  • Configuring NetFlow in Cisco IOS and Cisco IOS-XE
  • Configuring NetFlow in NX-OS
  • Introduction to Network Segmentation
  • Micro-segmentation with Cisco ACI
  • Segmentation with Cisco ISE
Infrastructure Security
  • Securing Layer 2 Technologies
  • Common Layer 2 Threats and How to Mitigate Them
  • Network Foundation Protection
  • Understanding and Securing the Management Plane
  • Understanding the Control Plane
  • Understanding and Securing the Data Plane
  • Securing Management Traffic
  • Implementing Logging Features
  • Configuring NTP
  • Securing the Network Infrastructure Device Image and Configuration Files
  • Securing the Data Plane in IPv6
  • Securing Routing Protocols and the Control Plane
Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Introduction to Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Comparing Network Security Solutions That Provide Firewall Capabilities
  • Deployment Modes of Network Security Solutions and Architectures That Provide Firewall Capabilities
  • High Availability and Clustering
  • Implementing Access Control
  • Cisco Firewall Intrusion Policies
  • Cisco Secure Malware Defense
  • Security Intelligence, Security Updates, and Keeping Firepower Software Up to Date
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) Fundamentals
  • Deploying and Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco Routers
  • Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in Cisco ASA Firewalls
  • Configuring Remote-Access VPNs in the Cisco ASA
  • Configuring Clientless Remote-Access SSL VPNs in the Cisco ASA
  • Configuring Client-Based Remote-Access SSL VPNs in the Cisco ASA
  • Configuring Remote-Access VPNs in Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Configuring Site-to-Site VPNs in the Cisco Secure Firewall
  • Cisco SD-WAN
Securing the Cloud
  • What Is Cloud and What Are the Cloud Service Models?
  • DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), Continuous Delivery (CD), and DevSecOps
  • Describing the Customer vs. Provider Security Responsibility for the Different Cloud Service Models
  • Cisco Umbrella
  • Cisco Secure Email Threat Defence
  • Cisco Attack Surface Management (Formerly Cisco Secure Cloud Insights)
  • Cisco Secure Cloud Analytics
  • AppDynamics Cloud Monitoring
  • Cisco Secure Workload
  • Cisco XDR
Content Security
  • Content Security Fundamentals
  • Cisco Secure Web Appliance
  • Cisco Secure Email
  • Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA)
Endpoint Protection and Detection
  • Introduction to Endpoint Protection and Detection
  • Cisco Secure Endpoint
  • Cisco Threat Response
Final Preparation
  • Hands-on Activities
  • Summary

 

Assessment
  • Once you successfully pass the programme(s), you will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.
  • You may optionally take exams to receive certification. Exam fees are not included in the course price. More information on exams can be found on the CMIT exam page.
  • More information on accreditation can be found on the CMIT Accreditation Details page.

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