SENSS 1.0: IOS Security Configuration


Overview/Description
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Discover the steps required to configure a new Cisco router or switch, including basic configuration settings and specific security-related settings designed to harden the attack surface of the device.



Expected Duration (hours)
0.9

Lesson Objectives

SENSS 1.0: IOS Security Configuration

  • identify the relationship between the Cisco Edge Network Security Solutions exam and Cisco certification requirements
  • harden the attack surface profile of a Cisco IOS device
  • identify the security benefits of DNS settings on a Cisco IOS device
  • secure Cisco IOS stored user passwords
  • select the most secure form of DNS configuration on a Cisco IOS device
  • ensure the Cisco IOS is fully secured to company standards
  • harden the attack surface profile of a Cisco IOS against brute force attacks
  • protect the availability and accuracy of certificates and logs on Cisco IOS
  • use best practices to enable support for SSH on a Cisco IOS device
  • Course Number:
    it_ccsensstv_01_03_enus

    Expertise Level
    Expert