Cisco Network Security: Cisco Firewall Technologies

Are you looking to learn the basics of configuring a firewall to secure your Cisco network? In this course, security ambassador Lisa Bock focuses on the most essential Cisco firewall technologies. Explore the core concepts of a firewall, what it is, and how it works in a variety of distinct security contexts, as Lisa shows you how to configure a basic firewall, choosing the option that’s best for you. Learn about stateless, stateful, and application firewalls with best practices for deploying each. Discover the essentials of managing access control lists, implementing network address translations on Cisco ASA, and identifying when and how to leverage a zone-based firewall to monitor traffic between internal and external zones. In closing, Lisa takes a closer look at some of the key features available on the Cisco ASA, such as the basics of access management, the Cisco Modular Policy Framework, high availability technology, and the Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP).