This course provides in-depth training on Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) 7.x, designed to prepare students for CCNP Security certification and real-world firewall deployments. Learners will gain hands-on experience using GNS3 labs, focusing on: Installation & Setup – FTD on GNS3, initial configuration, and FMC integration Policy Management – Access Control Policies (ACP), NAT rules, identity policies Advanced Features – IPS/NGIPS, SSL decryption, malware defense, and VPNs (IPSec/SSL) High Availability & Troubleshooting – Failover, log analysis, packet tracer, and CLI diagnostics Real-World Labs – Enterprise scenarios with LAN, DMZ, and Internet connectivity By the end of the course, students will have practical knowledge of designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Cisco Firepower FTD firewalls, aligned with CCNP Security (SCOR/FTD labs) exam objectives.