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Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and FMC Fundamentals
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Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and FMC Fundamentals
Master Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Firewall Management Center: Secure Your Network with Confidence
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 5/2026
English
What you'll learn
- Gain foundational knowledge of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) functionalities.
- Perform the initial configuration of FTD and FMC, including network setup and device registration.
- Learn to configure and manage critical policies like Access Control, Intrusion/Network Analysis, Malware & File, and Decryption policies.
- Set up Security Zones and create rules to control and monitor network traffic effectively.
- Understand how to create and utilize network objects and variable sets for flexible policy configurations.
- Set up network interfaces, routing, and NAT for secure and efficient network connectivity.
- Configure Network Discovery policies to identify assets and improve network visibility.
- Use step-by-step lab scenarios to build confidence in configuring and managing FTD and FMC devices.
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Course content
7 sections • 45 lectures • 3h 26m total length
Requirements
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, routing, and switching concepts.
- Access to a lab environment or virtual appliances of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC) for hands-on practice (optional but highly recommended).
Description
Are you ready to enhance your network security skills with Cisco’s industry-leading solutions? In this comprehensive course, Cisco FTD and FMC Fundamentals, you will gain a solid understanding of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC), empowering you to secure networks effectively and confidently.
This beginner-friendly course is designed for IT professionals, network administrators, and aspiring cybersecurity specialists. Starting with the basics, you’ll learn how to configure and manage Cisco FTD and FMC from the ground up. Through real-world lab scenarios, we’ll cover:
Initial configuration and setup of FTD and FMC.
Creating network objects, variable sets, and security zones.
Configuring interfaces, routes, NAT, and platform settings.
Building Access Control Policies.
Network discovery for improved visibility and security.
Each topic is explained with practical examples and step-by-step instructions, ensuring you gain hands-on experience. For those who want to follow along with the labs, it is recommended to use Cisco Modeling Labs (CML) Version 2.8 or higher with a Paid License to simulate a virtual lab environment.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to deploy, configure, and manage FTD and FMC in real-world environments, whether for small businesses or enterprise networks.
This course is perfect for networking professionals looking to advance their careers, IT administrators transitioning into security roles, and anyone preparing for Cisco certifications like CCNA or CCNP Security.
No prior experience with Cisco FTD or FMC is required—just basic networking knowledge, a passion for learning, and access to a lab environment for practice.
Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.
Join today to master the fundamentals of Cisco Firepower and take the next step in your network security journey!
Who this course is for:
- Network and Security Professionals
- IT Administrators
- Aspiring Cybersecurity Specialists