Cisco CCNP Security SNCF (Exam 300-710)

About this course

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Gain the expertise needed to master Cisco's CCNP Security SNCF Exam (300-710) with this comprehensive course. You will develop advanced skills in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Cisco Firepower devices, enabling you to protect modern network infrastructures. From foundational knowledge to cutting-edge security solutions, this course covers everything you need to excel. The course begins with building a practical lab environment using AWS, focusing on configuring Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs), deploying FMCv and NGFWv, and integrating these for centralized management. You'll explore deployment modes like routed and transparent, alongside advanced features such as clustering and multi-instance setups for enhanced performance and reliability. Dive deep into management and troubleshooting, mastering dashboards, reporting, and packet capture. With a focus on integrations, you'll learn to connect Cisco Firepower with tools like Cisco AMP for comprehensive security. A detailed exploration of configurations such as access control, intrusion, malware, and VPN policies prepares you to create robust security strategies. Designed for IT professionals seeking to advance in network security, this course is ideal for those with basic Cisco networking knowledge. Whether you're a security engineer, network administrator, or aspiring CCNP Security candidate, this intermediate-level course equips you with the skills to excel in securing complex network environments.