Course Summary

The 300-720 SESA exam certifies your knowledge of Cisco Email Security Appliance, including administration, spam control and anti-spam, message filters, data loss prevention, Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), email authentication and encryption, and system quarantines and delivery methods.

After you pass 300-720 SESA:

You earn the Cisco Certified Specialist – Email Content Security certification.

You will have satisfied the concentration exam requirement for the new CCNP Security certification. To complete your CCNP Security certification, pass the Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (350-701 SCOR) exam or its equivalent.

Module 1: Cisco Email Security Appliance Overview
• Describing the Cisco Email Security Appliance
• Cisco Email Security Appliance Overview
Technology Use Case
• SMTP Overview
• Email Pipeline Overview

Module 2: Installation and Configuration
• Installation Scenarios
• Initial Cisco Email Security Appliance Configuration
• Centralizing Services on a Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA)
• Release Notes for AsyncOS 11.x

Module 3: Administration and Management
• Administering the Cisco Email Security Appliance
• Distributing Administrative Tasks
• System Administration
• Managing and Monitoring Using CLI and GUI

Module 4: Advanced Configuration
• Advanced Network Configuration
• Configuring the Gateway to Receive Email
Public and Private Listeners
• Host Access and Recipient Access Tables

Module 5: Security and Filtering
• Controlling Spam with Talos SenderBase and Anti-Spam
• Managing Graymail
• Protecting Against Malicious URLs
• File Reputation Filtering and File Analysis
• Using Anti-Virus and Outbreak Filters

Module 6: Policy and Filtering
• Using Mail Policies
• Content Filters Overview and Configuration
• Using Message Filters to Enforce Policies
Preventing Data Loss

Module 7: LDAP and Authentication
• Overview of LDAP
• Using LDAP for Authentication and Directory Harvest Attack Prevention
• Validating Recipients Using SMTP Server
• Email Authentication (DKIM, SPF, DMARC)
• Email Encryption Overview

Module 8: Encryption and Quarantine
• Encrypting Messages
• Working with Certificates
• Managing Lists of Certificate Authorities
• Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (S/MIME) Security Services

Module 9: Quarantines and Delivery Methods
• Describing and Managing Quarantines
• Spam, Policy, Virus, and Outbreak Quarantines
Delivery Methods
• Centralized Management Using Clusters

Module 10: Testing and Troubleshooting
• Debugging Mail Flow and Network Issues
• Troubleshooting Listener, Email Delivery, and Performance
• Web Interface Issues and Technical Support

The knowledge and skills that a student must have before attending this course are: • TCP/IP services, including Domain Name System (DNS), Secure Shell (SSH), FTP, Simple • Network Management Protocol (SNMP), HTTP, and HTTPS • Experience with IP routing • CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v2.0

300-720 SESA Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance Duration: 90 minutes Languages: English

Following your booking, a confirmation message will be sent to all participants, ensuring you're well-informed of your successful enrollment. Calendar placeholders will also be dispatched to assist you in scheduling your commitments around the course. Rest assured, all course materials and access to necessary labs or platforms will be provided no later than one week before the course begins, allowing you ample time to prepare and engage fully with the learning experience ahead.

Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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