Arctic Stream announces the course calendar for the next period.
In this blog post, we aim to summarize the courses we intend to offer in the first 9 months of 2023. The dates provided are estimates. For details regarding the curriculum and pricing, we invite you to consult the Courses section.
1. Best Practices in Approaching and Implementing Cybersecurity Solutions – April 3-5
Description: A course focused on understanding cybersecurity, covering concepts such as zero trust, types of attacks, security design, cryptography, cyber kill chain, SOC incident response. In addition to theoretical aspects, the course includes practical examples of configuration on Windows stations, red/blue teams attacks, detection of device vulnerabilities, etc.
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: basic understanding of networks
Theoretical course + hands-on lab exercises
2. Cisco Firepower – Installation, Configuration, and Optimization of the Platform – May 2023
Description: This course is intended for network administrators or security specialists who configure and operate Cisco Firepower platforms. The course includes practical methodology for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting the Cisco Firepower platform using Cisco Firepower Management Center.
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: equivalent CCNA Security knowledge
Theoretical course + hands-on lab exercises
3. Designing and Configuring Cybersecurity for Industrial Networks – June 2023
Description: The course covers types of attacks in industrial networks, recommended architectures for segmentation, technologies, and platforms for protecting these types of networks (e.g., Cisco Cybervision, ISA 3000).
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: Networking basics, elementary understanding of industrial networks
Theoretical course + hands-on lab exercises Cisco Cybervision
4. CCNA Bootcamp – June 2023 or upon request, minimum of 7 participants
Description: A condensed 5-day course for preparation towards obtaining the CCNA R&S certification.
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisites: basic understanding of networks
Theoretical course + lab exercises
5. Advanced Routing & Switching Concepts – May 2023
Description: The course covers advanced routing and switching concepts (equivalent to CCNP level). Concepts such as BGP, VRF, MPLS, and best practices for LAN and WAN network design will be discussed.
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisites: equivalent to CCNA R&S, knowledge and experience in operating networks
Theoretical course + lab exercises
6. Network Security – July 2023
Description: A course covering the topics included in the CCNA Security curriculum (encryption algorithms, IPSEC, types of VPNs, securing network access, GRE).
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of networking and security
Theoretical course + lab exercises
7. Cisco ISE Course: Implementation and Best Practices – September 2023
Description: The course is intended for network administrators or security specialists who configure and operate the Cisco ISE platform. The course includes practical methodology for operating Cisco ISE in common use cases (AAA, Tacacs, Remote Access VPN, Wireless guest, 802.1x, etc.).
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of networking and security
Theoretical course + lab exercises
8. Cisco Secure Email & Secure Web – Operation and Administration – September 2023
Description: The course is intended for network administrators or security specialists who configure and operate Email and Web security platforms (Cisco Secure Email and Cisco Secure Web, formerly ESA/WSA).
Duration: 5 days
Prerequisites: intermediate level of knowledge in networking and security
Theoretical course + lab exercises
9. WLC Catalyst 9800 Cisco – Installation, Configuration, and Administration – June/July 2023
Description: The course is intended for network administrators who operate wireless networks based on the Cisco Catalyst 9800 controller. The course covers the configuration elements of a wireless network, including authentication and integration with radius servers such as ISE, optimization for high-density user environments.
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: intermediate knowledge of wireless networks, radio frequency elements, basic knowledge of network security
Theoretical course + lab exercises
11. Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure – Installation, Configuration, and Management of the Solution – July 2023
Description: The course is intended for network administrators who operate software-defined networks in data centers, specifically Cisco ACI. The course includes both theoretical aspects and practical configuration and operation labs, as well as troubleshooting elements.
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: intermediate level of networking knowledge and specific data center elements
Theoretical course + lab exercises
12. Cisco SD-WAN Course – Installation, Configuration, and Management of the Solution – May/June 2023
Description: The course is intended for network administrators who operate software-defined WANs, specifically Cisco Viptela SD-WAN. The course covers both theoretical aspects, design best practices, and hands-on labs for configuration, operation, and troubleshooting of the platform.
Duration: 3 days
Prerequisites: intermediate level of networking knowledge
Theoretical course + lab exercises