Welcome to the Project 'Meteor' Lab 

PseudoCo's project Meteor was created to modernise their firewall estate due to a proliferation of applications, the rise of AI technologies, and an increasingly mobile workforce which continues to expand the attack surface.

PseudoCo chose Cisco's Hybrid Mesh Firewall because it is a highly distributed security fabric managed under a single interface (Security Cloud Control) that protects applications no matter where they live. It makes it easy for them to reduce the attack surface, prevent compromise, and stop lateral movement in their data center, cloud, campus, and factory.

 

Project Meteor has been broken up into 3 key phases to reduce disruption to the workforce:

Phase 1 Network Zone Based Segmentation & DC Edge: Login to Cisco Security Cloud Control, onboard physical firewalls, create policy to identify applications, simplify branch connectivity and configure Policy Based Routing

Phase 2 Cloud Edge: Login to Cisco Security Cloud Control, enable cloud visibility, gather DNS flow logs, shared objects and setup tagging

Phase 3 Macro/Micro Segmentation: Login to Cisco Security Cloud Control and configure policy to protect application workloads

You have been assigned to the firewall modernization project 'Meteor' to configure and deploy the new Hybrid-Mesh Firewall solution PseudoCo has purchased from Cisco.

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Who Should Attend:

• Network security engineers and administrators.
• IT professionals involved in cybersecurity implementation and management.
• Organizations looking to enhance their network security posture with Cisco technologies.

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Workshop Highlights:

• Hands-On Lab Exercises: Gain practical experience with Cisco NGFW in a simulated enterprise environment.
• Expert-Led Instruction: Learn from certified Cisco professionals with real-world experience.
• Real-World Use Cases: Explore scenarios such as ransomware mitigation, insider threat detection, and secure hybrid cloud integration.
• Q&A and Support: Get your questions answered by experts and take home actionable insights.

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Prerequisites:

• You will need to bring a laptop as this is a hands-on workshop
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, and switching).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles is recommended but not required.

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Takeaways:

• Comprehensive workshop material (slides, configurations, and guides).
• Certificate of Completion to validate your knowledge.
• Practical skills to deploy and manage Cisco NGFWs in your own network environment.

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Why Attend?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to leverage Cisco Next-Generation Firewalls to safeguard your organization’s digital assets, ensure compliance, and mitigate modern cyber threats effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the ever-changing field of cybersecurity.