Cisco IPS 7.0: Managing Cisco IPS Devices

Overview/Description
Cisco IPS sensors require initial and periodic (operational) management in order to perform optimally. This course provides you with configuration, verification, and troubleshooting skills that you can employ when deploying Cisco IPS device management features.

Target Audience
Anyone wishing to obtain the Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP Security, Cisco Certified Security Professional CCSP Certification or Cisco IPS Specialist Certification designation. Established IT professionals with a good understanding of networking and Cisco technology, installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of devices used to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and network devices that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure. Candidates who have completed the Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Certification - Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

Cisco IPS 7.0: Managing Cisco IPS Devices

recognize how to configure time settings on a sensor using the Cisco IPS Device Manager (IDM)

recognize how to verify basic IPS device features

identify the privileges associated with local user roles

identify the deployment guidelines for implementing Cisco IPS sensor user database and remote management channels

create user accounts and privileges

identify the main considerations for Cisco IPS sensor licensing keys

describe Cisco IPS sensor recovery methods

describe Cisco IPS signature update methods

recognize troubleshooting methods for automatic signature updates

describe system password recovery methods for core sensor platforms

select the correct commands to perform sensor management and monitoring tasks for a particular scenario

describe the commands used for managing management and monitoring sensor

describe the methods in which sensor health and performance can be monitored