Cisco Network Security Fundamentals – Firewalls & Gateways (Beginner Level)

Course Overview

This 2-day training program provides a foundational understanding of network security concepts with a strong focus on Cisco firewalls and security gateways. The course introduces participants to network threats, security architectures, firewall fundamentals, access control, VPN basics, and gateway deployment concepts. Designed for beginners, the program builds core security knowledge required to understand how Cisco firewalls and gateways protect enterprise and service-provider networks. The course combines conceptual learning, demos, and real-world use cases, preparing participants for entry-level security roles and further Cisco security certifications.

Course Outcomes

• By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• • Understand basic network security concepts and threats
• • Explain the role of firewalls and gateways in Cisco networks
• • Identify Cisco firewall platforms and deployment scenarios
• • Understand basic firewall policies, VPN concepts, and access control
• • Build a foundation for advanced Cisco security training