Securing Networks With Cisco Umbrella

Protecting networks and users while the IT paradigm shifts and threat sophistication increases

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.6

- Understand the architecture
- design and functionality of CISCO Umbrella
- Apply the various principles and methods associated to CISCO Umbrella and protect networks
- Learn about the deployment of CISCO Umbrella from scratch

What you'll learn

Understand the architecture

design and functionality of CISCO Umbrella

Apply the various principles and methods associated to CISCO Umbrella and protect networks

Learn about the deployment of CISCO Umbrella from scratch

Learn about the advanced deployment through virtual appliances (VA) and the roaming computers

Control applications

web activity

files and much more through robust policies and inspection

Learn about best practices and get the most out of the CISCO Umbrella solution to maximise value

and reduce risks

* Requirements

* Basic Understanding of Networking
* Basic understanding of TCP/IP Protocols

Description

Learn about the Installation, Configuration, and the Management of Cisco Umbrella, to protect networks from advanced threats. Understand the whole paradigm shift in IT to the cloud, controlling shadow IT users, blocking unauthorized applications and protecting roaming users the way other internal assets are protected from advanced threats.

Cisco Umbrella protects organisations from advanced threats through a cloud delivery model. The protection is applied through multiple layers of security, which includes content inspection, and control, intelligent proxy, security blocking, IP based control and much more. Learn from scratch the following:

1. Understanding the current challenges in Network Security

2. The risks posed by Cloud Computing, virtual offices, roaming users, mobility etc

3. Learn how Cisco Umbrella helps to solve these various challenges and risks

4. Understand how to design and deploy Cisco Umbrella from scratch

5. Learn about the best practices while deploying Cisco Umbrella in the network

6. Understand some of the latest use cases in the industry

Learn from the seasoned professionals at SecureWire that have expertise in working at large corporations, installing, configuring, and setting up Cisco Umbrella for the past 6 years. Use this information to better prepare for the Cisco CCNP Security exam that covers portion of Cisco Umbrella content

This course is the first part of the two part course. In this course we deep dive into Cisco Umbrella and cover all major aspects of the solution. In the next part, which is the Advanced Deployment and Integration course we continue and talk about the various integrations with other technologies

Who this course is for:

The course is tailored for anyone in IT that wants to learn CISCO Umbrella from scratch. We explore the fundamentals, installation, configuration and operational aspects of CISCO Umbrella
Advanced topics like AD integration, SIEM integration, integration with other APIs and tools is covered in the advanced course.

Course content

10 sections • 38 lectures

Introduction 5 lectures

BONUS - Intro & Discount COUPONS Preview 00:57

Bonus lecture on Introduction and how to avail discount coupons

Introduction Preview 01:40

In this introductory video we would discuss about the course outline, purpose and the agenda.

Preface Preview 13:07

Before diving into the initial setup, we would be looking at some of the requirements, and other preliminary steps. Specifically, we would be discussing some the key challenges and issues in the current industry and how CISCO Umbrella helps to solve these

Umbrella Packages Preview 18:29

Review the different flavors of the CISCO Umbrella offered. Help to decide the package most suitable for the environment

Architecture Preview 11:59

Review the overall architecture and deployment strategy of CISCO Umbrella. Understand the information and data flow across the several components of CISCO Umbrella

Initial Setup 5 lectures

Initial Setup and Identities Preview 08:30

Review and discuss the initial setup of CISCO Umbrella. Setup networks in the Umbrella cloud.

Provisioning Networks and Identities Preview 03:42

Continue to provision the networks, review dynamic DNS settings and testing

Provisioning Networks and Identities - Continued Preview 07:29

Continue to setup and complete initial deployment steps of CISCO Umbrella. Change the DNS settings on platforms

Setup Verification Preview 06:41

Verify and validate the initial setup. Confirm through the logs and block pages. Review the need for a virtual appliance (VA)

Initial Setup Test

Configuration - Virtual Appliances (VA) 4 lectures

Virtual Appliance (VA) Installation Preview 09:52

Download and deploy the Umbrella Virtual Appliances (VA) on the internal private network

Configure Internal Networks and Domains Preview 03:29

Configure the internal networks and internal domain on CISCO Umbrella. Setup internal DNS redirection to local DNS resolvers

Virtual Appliance (VA) Setup Continued Preview 08:32

Wrap up the setup of the Virtual Appliances (VA) and perform some verification checks

Internal IP Tracking and Verification Preview 03:55

Review logs and verify that the internal hosts behind a NAT'ed gateway are accurately tracked in the event logs

Policy Management 7 lectures

Policy Setup Review Preview 13:39

Understand the core elements behind a good policy in CISCO Umbrella. Review the fundamentals of existing polices

Configure Policy and Security Settings Preview 15:32

Policy Configuration and Application Restriction Preview 05:27

Configure and setup application control within policies

Policy Tester Preview 04:09

Leverage the policy tester to troubleshoot and debug requests to track the policy and security settings match

Whitelists and Blacklists Preview 09:42

Configure and review whitelists and blacklists. Discuss the significance and some use cases around the usage

Configuring Block Pages Preview 07:27

Configure and setup custom block pages, including custom branding and other customisation

Umbrella Root Certifcate Preview 04:55

Review the Umbrella root certificate and adding it as a trusted root certificate

Bypass Users and Content Modification 2 lectures

Content Modification Preview 03:56

Configure exceptions and review the settings for security content modifications and managing the categories

User Bypass Preview 11:03

Discuss requirements for bypassing block pages for some users as exceptions, providing block codes and managing the exceptions

Advanced Configuration - Intelligent Proxy and File Inspection 3 lectures

Configure Intelligent Proxy Preview 11:47

Configure and setup the intelligent proxy to inspect unknown or greylist domain/web requests

Intelligent Proxy Verification Preview 06:00

File Inspection Preview 02:39

Review the technical details around file inspection within Intelligent proxy

Roaming Computers 3 lectures

Roaming Computers - Fundamentals Preview 05:47

Understand the fundamentals behind the roaming computers and need for configuring agents for mobile users

Umbrella Roaming Agent Installation Preview 09:52

Install the roaming agent on roaming computers. Understand the two variants of the deployment and perform the installation

Umbrella Anyconnect Agent Installation Preview 08:34

Install and configure the CISCO Anyconnect 4.x client with Umbrella module and pair with Umbrella cloud

Administration 5 lectures

Portal Administration Preview 07:41

Understand some of the core administrative functions on the Umbrella portal. Managing users, log subscriptions, sources, VA and roaming agents

Basic Troubleshooting Preview 09:41

Discuss some basic troubleshooting techniques to understand some common issues and errors

Advanced Troubleshooting Preview 05:12

Discuss some advanced troubleshooting and potential points of failure and control

Prevent Users From Bypassing Umbrella Preview 07:53

Discuss about tactics that can be used to prevent users from bypassing Umbrella controls and inspection

Umbrella - Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) Preview 14:58

Learn about the SASE version of the Cisco Umbrella package - Secure Internet Gateway (SIG). SIG is exactly same as the other DNS Security offering; however, it includes a cloud enabled firewall and cloud access security broker

Investigation and Reporting 3 lectures

Reports and Investigations Preview 12:00

Review some of the default dashboards and reports to leverage in detecting threats. Discuss some methodologies to be used while performing investigations and getting the most out of Umbrella

Investigate API Preview 03:34

Review the CISCO Umbrella Investigate platform/API. Understand the value provided and perform live investigations

Review

Conclusion 1 lectures

Course Conclusion Preview 00:58

Concluding the course and next steps

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