Training Resources

Configuring ASA and PIX Security Appliances

Use the following Cisco Quick Learning Modules to learn specific configuration tasks for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance and the Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliance. Select from the following links to access the Quick Learning Module you need, whether you are migrating from the Cisco PIX Security Appliance to the ASA, integrating the ASA into your network environment, or configuring one of its many features.

Migrating from PIX Security Appliance

Migrating from PIX 500 to ASA 5500

Learn how to migrate from the Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliance to the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance by performing three simple tasks. After a brief explanation of the migration tasks, watch a demonstration of the process.
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Firewall Services

Utilizing the Packet Tracer Feature on the Cisco ASA

In this Quick Learning Module, you will learn how to use the Packet Tracer feature of the Cisco ASA to trace a packet during its life span in the ASA, which will enable proactive verification of an applied policy and aid easy troubleshooting on network issues.
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Simplifying Access Control Policies on PIX 500 and ASA 5500

Learn two methods for simplifying the creation and management of access control lists (ACLs) on your Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance. After a brief explanation of the two methods (object grouping and using commands to edit ACLs), watch a demonstration of object group configuration.
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IPS Services

Intrusion Prevention Services in ASA 5500

Learn to use the Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module (AIP-SSM) to add intrusion prevention services to your Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance. After a brief explanation of how the AIP-SSM works, watch a demonstration of the following: Configuring the ASA to send traffic to the AIP-SSM; accessing and initializing the AIP-SSM; and configuring the AIP-SSM to drop all suspicious traffic before it reaches its target.
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VPN Services

Configuring The Easy VPN Hardware Client feature on the Cisco ASA 5505

In this Quick Learning Module, you will identify functionalities of the Cisco ASA 5505 as an Easy VPN Hardware Client and learn how to configure the same via the Cisco ASDM.
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Configuring the L2TP/IPSEC feature on the Cisco ASA

In this Quick Learning Module, you will learn how to configure the L2TP/IPSEC feature on the Cisco ASA.
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Using Cisco ASA 5500 Series SSL VPN for Clientless Access (WebVPN)

Learn to use the SSL VPN feature to give users increased mobility and flexibility for VPN access by enabling them to establish secure remote-access VPN tunnels to an ASA using only a Web browser. After a brief explanation of SSL VPN and how it compares to traditional VPNs, watch a demonstration of how to configure the ASA to support the SSL VPN feature set.
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Using Cisco Secure Desktop to Provide Endpoint Security for SSL VPN

Learn to use the Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) to provide end-point security for remote-access connections to your network. After a brief explanation of CSD and how it protects you from data theft and client system malware, watch a demonstration of the installation and configuration process.
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SSL VPN Client Access on ASA 5500

Learn to use the Cisco SSL VPN Client to give end users who operate Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000 the benefits of a Cisco IPsec VPN Client, without requiring them to install or configure a VPN client on their systems. After a brief explanation of the SSL VPN Client and its support for applications and functions unavailable to a standard SSL VPN connection, watch a demonstration of how to configure the SSL VPN Client on the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance.
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Using Citrix™ with SSL VPN Clientless Access on ASA 5500

Learn to use the SSL VPN Citrix feature of the Cisco ASA 5500 series Adaptive Security Appliance to enable users to access Citrix-enabled resources via a clientless SSL VPN session. After a brief explanation of Citrix and how the SSL VPN Citrix feature works, watch a demonstration of how to configure the SSL VPN Citrix feature on the ASA, given an already functioning SSL VPN configuration.
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VPN Clustering for ASA 5500

Learn how the VPN clustering, or load balancing, feature of the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance provides high VPN availability by enabling multiple ASAs to share their remote VPN session loads. After a brief explanation of VPN clustering, watch a demonstration of using ASDM to perform the configuration steps.
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Anti-X Services

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Content Security and Control SSM (CSC-SSM): Installation, Setup and Activation

Learn how to install and activate the Cisco Content Security and Control SSM (CSC-SSM) using Cisco ASDM. The CSC-SSM provides comprehensive malware protection and content control services in the ASA 5500 Series security appliances. This module includes step-by-step instructions on how to get the CSC-SSM up-and-running.
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Configuring the ASA 5500 Series with the CSC-SSM

Learn how to have specific traffic scanned by the CSC-SSM using Modular Policy Framework/Service Policy Rules. This module uses Cisco ASDM to give a brief overview of the Modular Policy Framework concepts, then describes the specific steps needed to configure this in ASDM. This will allow the CSC-SSM to scan HTTP, FTP, SMTP and POP3 traffic for malware.
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Monitoring the ASA 5500 Series CSC-SSM

This module introduces the monitorable features of the CSC-SSM. Learn about threat graphs, live security event monitoring, software update status and other monitoring features of the CSC-SSM.
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Configuring the Base License Features of the CSC-SSM in the ASA 5500 Series

Learn how to configure the anti-virus, anti-spyware and file blocking features of the CSC-SSM.
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Configuring the Plus License Features of the CSC-SSM in the ASA 5500 Series

Learn how to configure the anti-spam, anti-phishing, URL filtering, URL blocking and content filtering features of the CSC-SSM.
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Policies

Modular Policy Framework on PIX 500 and ASA 5500

Learn to use the Modular Policy Framework to apply QoS policies and security policies on a traffic flow basis to achieve granular, flexible control over traffic traversing the security appliance. After a brief explanation of how the Modular Policy Framework functions, watch a demonstration of the configuration process.
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High Availability

Active/Active Failover for ASA 5500

Learn to use active/active failover to provide high availability for your network by enabling two Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances to actively process traffic while serving as backup for each other. After a brief description of active/active failover and how it enables you to use load balancing on your network, watch a demonstration of configuring active/active failover using an Ethernet failover link.
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Active/Standby Failover for ASA 5500

Learn how the failover feature of the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance provides high availability for your network. After a brief description of active/standby and active/active failover, watch a demonstration of the steps for configuring active/standby failover.
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Voice Services

Securing VoIP applications using the enhanced features of the Cisco ASA

In this Quick Learning Module, you will learn how to secure VoIP applications using the enhanced inspection features of the SIP, SCCP, H.323, MGCP, and RTP protocols provided by the Cisco ASA.
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Basic Features Services

Configuring Basic Features on the Cisco ASA 5505

In this Quick Learning Module, you will learn how to set up different VLANs in the Cisco ASA 5505. You will also learn how to configure the various features of the Cisco ASA 5505 such as dynamic DNS and DHCP relay.
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