What you'll learn:
- Implement NGFW modes
- Implement NGIPS modes
- Implement high availability options
- Configure system settings in Cisco Firepower Management Center
- Configure these policies in Cisco Firepower Management Center
- Configure these features using Cisco Firepower Management Center
- Configure devices using Firepower Management Center
- Firepower initial bootstrap and setup
- Configure and verify site-to-site VPN and remote access VPN
- All Next Generation Features
- Implement segmentation, access control policies, AVC, URL filtering
Master Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) by learning how to deploy, configure, manage, secure, and troubleshoot Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) in enterprise environments through practical, real-world labs.
This comprehensive course is designed for network engineers, security professionals, firewall administrators, and Cisco certification candidates who want to gain hands-on experience with Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC).
Starting from the fundamentals, you'll learn how to install and configure Cisco FTD, implement advanced security policies, deploy Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) services, configure VPNs, manage NAT, and troubleshoot complex enterprise firewall deployments.
Every topic is explained using step-by-step demonstrations, real-world scenarios, verification commands, and troubleshooting exercises to ensure you gain practical experience—not just theoretical knowledge.
What You'll Learn
Understand Cisco Firepower architecture and components
Install and perform the initial configuration of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
Deploy and manage Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC)
Configure Routed Mode and Transparent Mode firewalls
Deploy NGIPS in Inline and Passive modes
Configure Access Control Policies
Configure Intrusion Prevention Policies (IPS)
Configure Malware and File Policies
Configure URL Filtering and DNS Security Policies
Configure Identity Policies and User Awareness
Implement SSL/TLS Decryption and SSL Policies
Configure Prefilter Policies
Configure Network Discovery
Manage Objects and Object Groups
Customize Intrusion Rules and Rule Sets
Configure Network Address Translation (NAT)
Configure Site-to-Site and Remote Access VPNs
Configure Quality of Service (QoS)
Configure Platform Settings and Device Policies
Deploy High Availability (HA)
Configure Active/Standby Failover
Understand Link Redundancy and Multi-Instance deployments
Configure Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
Monitor events, alerts, and security logs
Configure Dashboards and Reporting
Perform Packet Capture for troubleshooting
Troubleshoot FTD and FMC using both the GUI and CLI
This Course Includes
Complete Cisco FTD installation
Firepower Management Center (FMC) deployment
Step-by-step configuration demonstrations
Enterprise firewall implementation
Hands-on NGFW labs
NGIPS configuration
NAT and VPN implementation
High Availability deployment
Security policy design
Packet capture and troubleshooting
Real-world enterprise scenarios
Downloadable lab files and configurations
Lifetime course updates
Course Curriculum
Module 1 – Cisco Firepower Fundamentals
Cisco Firepower Architecture
FTD vs ASA
Firepower Licensing
Initial Device Setup
FMC Overview
Module 2 – Firewall Deployment
Routed Mode
Transparent Mode
Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB)
Multi-Instance Deployment
High Availability
Link Redundancy
Active/Standby Failover
Module 3 – Security Policy Configuration
Access Control Policies
Intrusion Policies
Malware and File Policies
DNS Security
URL Filtering
Identity Policies
SSL/TLS Decryption
Prefilter Policies
Module 4 – Device Configuration
Object Management
Network Objects
Service Objects
Intrusion Rules
Device Management
NAT Configuration
VPN Configuration
QoS
Platform Settings
Module 5 – Monitoring and Troubleshooting
FMC Dashboard
Event Analysis
Logging
Reporting
CLI Troubleshooting
GUI Troubleshooting
Packet Capture
Deployment Verification
Best Practices
Why Learn Cisco Firepower?
Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) is Cisco's flagship Next-Generation Firewall platform, combining enterprise firewall capabilities with advanced intrusion prevention, malware protection, application visibility, URL filtering, identity-based policies, VPN services, and threat intelligence.
Organizations across finance, healthcare, government, telecommunications, education, and cloud service providers rely on Cisco Firepower to protect critical infrastructure against modern cyber threats.
Learning Cisco Firepower will help you develop valuable skills in:
Enterprise Firewall Administration
Network Security
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)
VPN Technologies
Zero Trust Security
Threat Detection and Prevention
Security Policy Management
Enterprise Network Protection
Who This Course Is For
Cisco Security certification candidates
Network Security Engineers
Firewall Administrators
Network Engineers
SOC Analysts
Security Analysts
System Administrators
IT Infrastructure Engineers
Cybersecurity Professionals
Anyone who wants to master Cisco Firepower
Prerequisites
To get the most from this course, you should have:
Basic networking knowledge
Understanding of TCP/IP and IP addressing
Familiarity with routing and switching concepts
Basic firewall knowledge is helpful but not required
Experience with Cisco IOS or Cisco ASA is beneficial but not mandatory
By the End of This Course
By completing this course, you will confidently deploy, configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) in enterprise environments. You will gain practical experience implementing advanced firewall policies, intrusion prevention, malware protection, NAT, VPNs, SSL decryption, high availability, and centralized security management.
Whether you're preparing for Cisco Security certifications, deploying Cisco Firepower in production, or advancing your career in network security, this course provides the hands-on skills and real-world experience needed to succeed.
