700-250: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals

The 700-250: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals course is designed to provide a solid foundation in cybersecurity principles and an in-depth understanding of Cisco’s comprehensive security solutions. As the digital landscape evolves, organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats that require advanced protection strategies. This course is an essential starting point for IT professionals and network engineers who want to develop their skills in defending against modern cyber threats and securing enterprise networks.

The course covers the core concepts of cybersecurity, including threat identification, network protection, and incident response. Participants will learn how to safeguard devices, networks, and cloud environments using Cisco’s suite of security technologies, such as Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Cisco AMP (Advanced Malware Protection), Cisco Umbrella, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE). You will also explore the role of threat intelligence and Cisco Talos in detecting and mitigating real-time threats.

By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge to deploy and manage Cisco’s cybersecurity solutions effectively and will be ready to take the 700-250 UCSE exam. This course is ideal for those looking to build a career in cybersecurity or advance their skills in Cisco security technologies.

What You Will Learn:

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Understand the key concepts of cybersecurity, including threat vectors, attack methodologies, and defensive strategies.
• Cisco Security Technologies: Gain hands-on experience with Cisco’s security products, such as NGFWs, Cisco AMP, Cisco Umbrella, and Cisco ISE.
• Network Security Essentials: Learn about firewall configurations, virtual private networks (VPNs), and intrusion detection systems (IDS) to protect networks from unauthorized access.
• Endpoint Security: Discover how to secure end-user devices and prevent malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks using Cisco’s endpoint security solutions.
• Cloud Security: Learn how to implement and manage cloud security using Cisco Umbrella and other cloud-based solutions to protect hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Threat Intelligence: Understand how Cisco Talos and other threat intelligence tools are used to detect, respond to, and prevent emerging cyber threats.

Course Modules:

1. Introduction to Cybersecurity and Cisco Solutions: Begin with an overview of the cybersecurity landscape and the importance of securing networks and data. You will learn about Cisco’s key security products and how they play a role in modern cybersecurity strategies.
2. Network Security Fundamentals: Dive into network security concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Learn how to configure Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) to prevent unauthorized network access and detect malicious traffic.
3. Securing Endpoints: This module covers the essentials of endpoint protection, including Cisco AMP for Endpoints and how to implement antivirus, anti-malware, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to protect user devices.
4. Cloud Security: Explore cloud security principles and learn how to secure cloud environments using Cisco Umbrella, with a focus on managing threats across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures.
5. Email and Web Security: Learn about the threats posed by malicious email and web traffic and how to mitigate them using Cisco’s email and web security solutions.
6. Threat Intelligence and Cisco Talos: Understand the importance of threat intelligence in cybersecurity. Learn how Cisco Talos collects and analyzes data to provide actionable insights into real-time threats and how to use this information to improve security posture.
7. Advanced Malware Protection (AMP): Gain a deeper understanding of advanced malware detection techniques and how Cisco AMP prevents sophisticated attacks through behavioral analysis and machine learning.
8. Securing Network Access with Cisco ISE: Discover how to implement secure access control policies using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), and ensure only authorized devices and users can access network resources.