Automating Cisco Security Management Solutions Using APIs from Pluralsight

A comprehensive security architecture should include network, endpoint, and application security/visibility techniques. This course will teach you how to deploy Cisco ISE, Stealthwatch, and SMA to reinforce your cyber defenses.

Even after you've secured your networks and endpoints, a key question remains: What about the applications used by the business? How can we observe them and how can we control network access to them?

In this course,

, you'll explore Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) which provides wired and wireless network access control using the pxGrid and REST APIs.

Next, you'll discover how to improve application visibility using the Netflow-based Cisco Stealthwatch family of products, helping you identify anomalies for analysis both in enterprise and cloud networks.

Finally, you'll learn how to provide application-level security for common enterprise services such as web and email using Cisco Security Management Appliance (SMA) with the Email Security Appliance (ESA) and Web Security Appliance (WSA).

When you're finished with this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge necessary to automate a variety of Cisco security management solutions in your production network.

Even after you've secured your networks and endpoints, you will need to protect business-critical applications like web and email, along with introducing anomaly detection.

Cisco SAUTO (300-735) for CCNP Security and Cisco Certified DevNet Professional Path learners will greatly benefit from this course.

This course will cover three broad Cisco product categories: Identity Services Engine (ISE) to centrally control network access, Stealthwatch which is a collection of products that passively monitors network flows, and the SMA (Security Management Appliance) used to manage web and email-specific security solutions.

This course assumes you already have a strong background in Python programming in both enterprise and security environments.

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Centralizing Network Access Control with Cisco ISE

Visualizing Network Threats with Cisco Stealthwatch

Unifying Threat Response Actions with Cisco XDR

Securing Email and Web Traffic with Cisco SMA

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores security techniques in network, endpoints, and applications, enhancing cyber defenses

Strengthens security measures by monitoring network flows for anomalies

Provides comprehensive control over network access and security responses

Teaches the implementation of Cisco security solutions, including ISE, Stealthwatch, and SMA

Assumes prior knowledge of Python programming, potentially limiting accessibility for beginners

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Learners who complete Automating Cisco Security Management Solutions Using APIs will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers lead the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, virtual private networks, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. This course may be useful for those looking to enhance their knowledge of Cisco security solutions, such as Stealthwatch and SMA, which are commonly used in enterprise network security.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts are responsible for monitoring and analyzing security logs and events, investigating security incidents, and developing and implementing security policies and procedures. This course may help build a foundation for those looking to specialize in network security analysis, as it covers Cisco Stealthwatch, a tool used for detecting anomalies in network traffic.

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Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security solutions for cloud computing environments. As Stealthwatch has capabilities for monitoring cloud networks, this course may be useful for those looking to enhance their knowledge of Cisco security solutions in the cloud.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage and maintain computer networks, including routers, switches, and firewalls. This course may be useful for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Cisco ISE, which is used for managing access to network resources.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's information systems and data. This course may be useful for those looking to specialize in network security, as it covers Cisco solutions for monitoring and controlling network access and threats.

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Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity Architects design and implement security solutions to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This course may be useful for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Cisco security solutions, such as ISE and Stealthwatch, which are commonly used in enterprise cybersecurity architectures.

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IT Security Manager

IT Security Managers are responsible for developing and implementing security policies and procedures, managing security budgets, and overseeing security audits. This course may be helpful for those looking to advance their careers in IT security management, as it covers Cisco solutions for managing network access, detecting threats, and securing applications.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants help organizations assess their security risks and develop and implement security solutions. Those looking to specialize in network security consulting may find this course useful, as it covers Cisco solutions for monitoring and controlling network access and threats.

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Security Auditor

Security Auditors assess the security of an organization's computer networks and systems. This course may be useful for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Cisco security solutions, such as ISE and Stealthwatch, which are commonly used in security audits.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security solutions to protect an organization's computer networks and systems. This course may help build a foundation for those looking to specialize in network security, as it covers Cisco solutions for monitoring and controlling network access and threats.

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

CTOs are responsible for overseeing an organization's technology strategy and infrastructure. This course may be useful for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Cisco security solutions, such as ISE and Stealthwatch, which are commonly used in enterprise technology architectures.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. Those looking to specialize in IT security management may find this course useful, as it covers Cisco solutions for managing network access, detecting threats, and securing applications.

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Network Architect

Network Architects design and implement computer networks. This course may be useful for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of Cisco ISE, which is used for managing access to network resources.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

CISOs are responsible for developing and implementing an organization's overall security strategy. This course may be helpful for those looking to advance their careers in IT security leadership, as it covers Cisco solutions for managing network access, detecting threats, and securing applications.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

CEOs are responsible for the overall management and operation of an organization. Those looking to gain a broader understanding of cybersecurity and its impact on business may find this course useful, as it covers Cisco solutions for managing network access, detecting threats, and securing applications.

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