Course Details
Introduction to Cisco Virtual Firewalls (FTDv & ASAv)-Beginner Level
2 Days
Course Overview
This 2-day instructor-led training program introduces participants to Cisco virtual firewall technologies, focusing on Cisco Firepower Threat Defense Virtual (FTDv) and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Virtual (ASAv). The course explains how virtual firewalls are deployed, configured, and operated in virtualized data centers and cloud environments, enabling secure network segmentation, access control, and threat protection. Designed for beginners, the program builds a foundational understanding of virtual firewall concepts, deployment models, security policies, and basic operations, preparing participants for cloud security roles and advanced Cisco security training.
Course Outcomes
- By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- • Understand virtual firewall concepts and deployment models
- • Explain differences between ASAv and FTDv
- • Perform basic configuration and monitoring tasks
- • Understand security policies, NAT, and logging
- • Build a foundation for cloud and NGFW security roles
Upcoming Trainings
Mar 16, 2026
Jakarta, Indonesia
Mar 30, 2026
Tokyo, Japan
Apr 13, 2026
Doha, Qatar
Apr 27, 2026
Muscat, Oman
Target Audience
- • Entry-level network and security engineers
- • Cloud and virtualization engineers (beginner level)
- • IT operations and support teams
- • Fresh graduates entering cybersecurity
- • Professionals transitioning to cloud security roles
Prerequisites
- • Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, routing)
- • Familiarity with virtualization or cloud basics is beneficial
- • No prior firewall or security experience required
Course Outline