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Cisco Security

Class Number: IT - SEC 10151176-1 - Cisco Security
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-151-176 CISCO SECURITY ...this course will provide the learner the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of configuration, troubleshooting and monitoring Cisco network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices; managing secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, cryptography, and endpoint security. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in 10-150-201 Cisco Intermediate in order to enroll in this course. (Prerequisites: 10-150-201, Cisco Intermediate with a "C" or better)

Course Typically Offered

  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

What will I learn?

  1. Monitor the local area network for security threats
  2. Secure management Cisco routers
  3. Configure authentication Cisco devices
  4. Configure basic firewall technologies
  5. Implement Cisco IOS intrusion prevention system
  6. Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks
  7. Implement virtual private networks
  8. Configure basic adaptive security appliance (ASA) settings
  9. Configure advanced ASA settings
  10. Analyze cryptography

Class Details

Class Number:
IT - SEC 10151176-1 - Cisco Security
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
-
Delivery:
Blended
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

Class Format: 

  • Combination of in-person and online instruction. 

  • Attend in-person sessions at specified dates, times, and location. 

  • Access remaining instruction online. 

 

Class Structure: In-person and/or online live lecture plus mandatory self-paced lab time.  

  • Lab Location: NWTC Green Bay Campus, Room BT338 

  • Open Lab Hours: Mondays, 1:30 p.m. - 7:20 p.m. 

  • Mandatory, Weekly Lab Time: Attend during open lab hours. 

  • Closures: Closed during college holidays and breaks. 

  • Time Commitment: Plan at least 30 total hours for lab work. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/20/2026 - 10/12/2026 Self Paced
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Green Bay Campus Room BT338
8/20/2026 - 10/12/2026 Thursday
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room BT338
8/20/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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