Course Details
Introduction to Cisco Physical Firewalls (ASA & Firepower NGFW)-Beginner Level
3 Days
Course Overview
This 3-day instructor-led training program provides a foundational understanding of Cisco physical firewall platforms, focusing on Cisco ASA and Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW). The course introduces firewall concepts, hardware architecture, deployment models, policy fundamentals, NAT, VPN basics, and operational management using real Cisco firewall platforms. Designed for beginners, the program emphasizes practical understanding of physical firewall appliances, helping participants build confidence in deployment, basic configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, and prepares them for advanced Cisco security training and certifications.
Course Outcomes
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- • Understand Cisco ASA and Firepower physical firewall platforms
- • Explain deployment modes, traffic flow, and policy basics
- • Perform basic firewall configuration and monitoring tasks
- • Understand NAT and VPN fundamentals
- • Build a strong foundation for advanced Cisco security training
Upcoming Trainings
Mar 16, 2026
Dallas, USA
Mar 30, 2026
New York City, USA
Apr 13, 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Apr 27, 2026
Mumbai, India
Target Audience
- • Entry-level network engineers and administrators
- • IT support and operations professionals
- • Network technicians and NOC engineers
- • Fresh graduates entering cybersecurity roles
- • Professionals preparing for Cisco security certifications
Prerequisites
- • Basic knowledge of networking (IP, routing, switching)
- • Familiarity with Cisco devices is helpful but not mandatory
- • No prior firewall or security experience required
Course Outline