Computer Science / Cisco

Cisco Network Security: VPN

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Overview

Boost your technical skill set by mastering essential VPN concepts, as well as strategies for using VPNs to secure a network.

Gain the specialized knowledge needed to secure Cisco networks. In this course, join Lisa Bock as she covers essential VPN concepts, as well as strategies for using VPNs to secure a network. Lisa goes over different types of VPNs, VPN topologies, and VPN components. She covers how to work with the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance, which offers functions to secure a network that include firewall features, malware defense, intrusion prevention, and content monitoring. She also dives into the IPsec framework, VPN configuration, and how to prepare your site for an IPsec VPN.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome
What you should know
Using Packet Tracer
Prepare for the CCNA Security Exam (210-260)

1. VPN Concepts

VPN concepts
Types of VPNs
VPN topologies
Remote access vs. site-to-site VPN
VPN components
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance
Cisco ASDM

2. IPsec

IPsec overview
IPsec components
Authentication header
Encapsulating security payload
Operating modes

3. VPN Configuration

Always-on VPN
Hairpin and split tunnel VPN
Network address translation
NAT traversal VPN

4. Remote Access VPN

Clientless SSL VPN
AnyConnect SSL VPN
Endpoint posture assessment

5. Site-to-Site VPN

Preparing the site
Perfect forward secrecy
IPsec site-to-site VPN

Conclusion

Next steps

Taught by

Lisa Bock

Computer Science / Cisco

Cisco Network Security: VPN

Cisco Network Security: VPN

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