Securing Cisco Networks with Open Source Snort (SSFSNORTV4)

Course Overview

Securing Cisco Networks with Open Source Snort (SSFSNORT) v4.0 is a 4-day course that shows you how to deploy Snort® in small to enterprise-scale implementations. You will learn how to install, configure, and operate Snort in Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) modes. You’ll practice installing and configuring Snort, utilize additional software tools and define rules to configure and improve the Snort environment, and more.

This course qualifies for 32 Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits.

Who Should Attend

Security administrators
Security consultants
Network administrators
System engineers
Technical support personnel
Channel partners and resellers

Course Objectives

Define the use and placement IDS/IPS components.
Identify Snort features and requirements.
Compile and install Snort.
Define and use different modes of Snort.
Install and utilize Snort supporting software.

Course Outline

Detecting Intrusions with Snort 4.0
Sniffing the Network
Architecting NextGen Detection
Choosing a Snort Platform
Operating Snort 4.0
Examining Snort 4.0 Configuration
Managing Snort
Analyzing Rule Syntax and Usage
Use Distributed Snort 4.0
Examining Lua

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