Total Time: 1 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course includes in-depth coverage on configuring a Cisco router to secure access to it. It explains how to use IOS routers as a firewall solution for protecting a data network from outsiders ? especially hackers ? and, it addresses technologies, security features and IOS features that are useful in implementing a secure firewall solution. This course also covers an overview of security, the challenges encountered in managing firewalls, managing access to routers, disabling unnecessary features to limit network access points, non-stateful filtering technologies, basic and advanced features of access lists, stateful and advanced filtering technologies, including Context-Based Access Control (CBAC), address translation and firewalls, address lock-and-key ACLs, authentication proxy, Routing Protocol Protection, detecting and preventing attacks, router IDS tools, VPNs, and other network security solution topics related to Cisco IOS Router Firewalls

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain the functions, operations, and primary components of the IOS Firewall.
Configure SDM IOS Firewall interfaces used in VPN connections.
Configure the IOS role-based CLI secure management feature.

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.