- • Aug 3–7, 2026 · Live Remote Online
SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of network security fundamentals and familiarity with networking protocols and concepts. Some hands-on experience with any network firewall is an advantage.
Course Description
The Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention (SFWIPF) training shows you how to implement and configure Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense for deployment as a next-generation firewall at the internet edge. You’ll gain an understanding of Cisco Secure Firewall architecture and deployment, base configuration, packet processing, and advanced options, and conducting Secure Firewall administration troubleshooting.
Learning Objectives
- Describe Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Describe Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Deployment Options
- Describe management options for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure basic initial settings on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure high availability on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure basic Network Address Translation on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Describe Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense policies and explain how different policies influence packet processing through the device
- Configure Discovery Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure and explain prefilter and tunnel rules in the prefilter policy
- Configure an access control policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure security intelligence on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure file policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Configure Intrusion Policy on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Perform basic threat analysis using Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
- Perform basic management and system administration tasks on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Perform basic traffic flow troubleshooting on Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
- Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense with Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense Manager
Course Outline
Course Topics
- Perform Initial Device Setup
- Configure High Availability
- Configure Network Address Translation
- Configure Network Discovery
- Configure Prefilter and Access Control Policy
- Configure Security Intelligence
- Implement File Control and Advanced Malware Protection
- Configure Cisco Secure IPS
- Detailed Analysis Using the Firewall Management Center
- Manage Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense System
- Secure Firewall Troubleshooting Fundamentals
- Configure Managed Devices Using Cisco Secure Firewall Device Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention course cover?
This course covers SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention training?
IT Dojo's SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time. Students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of network security fundamentals and familiarity with networking protocols and concepts. Some hands-on experience with any network firewall is an advantage.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer sponsored. Your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule SFWIPF Fundamentals of Cisco Firewall Threat Defense and Intrusion Prevention for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.