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Security · SAUTOIntermediate
Automating and Programming Cisco Security
Duration: 5 DaysAvailability: 24 LabsResources: 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
Overview
A security automation lab: Python and APIs against real Cisco security platforms (Firepower, ISE), so automation code runs against live security policy state.
Images included
- A Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) image with API access enabled
- A Cisco ISE appliance image with ERS/API access enabled
- A Linux jump host image with Python and security-automation libraries
Environment & resources
Live Firepower and ISE deployments with API access enabled, plus a Linux jump host for scripting.
Intermediate lab · 8 vCPU · 16 GB RAM
Mixed topologies: routers and switches alongside a firewall or application server.
FAQ
Do I need programming experience first?
Basic Python familiarity helps; the sample scripts introduce the specific API patterns this exam expects.
Is ISE API access included?
Yes, both Firepower and ISE API access are part of the lab.
Ready to run this lab yourself?
Dedicated 1:1 access, booked by the session. No shared environments.