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Implementing Automation for Cisco® Security Solutions (SAUI)

Running Cisco security environments efficiently requires automation. The SAUI training shows you how APIs, scripts, and modern tools work together to speed up and stabilize security processes.

Key topics

  • Planning and building automation architectures for Cisco security systems.
  • Integrating Cisco Firepower, ISE, Umbrella, and other solutions via API.
  • Controlling security workflows with REST APIs and Python scripts.
  • Eliminating manual error sources through repeatable, automated processes.
  • Expanding operational capacity with scalable security automation.

Prerequisite
Anyone already working in Cisco environments and with basic programming experience will be able to apply the course content directly.

Target group
This training is aimed at everyone who wants to manage Cisco security systems not just manually, but in an automated and scalable way – from security specialists to DevOps engineers with network responsibility.

With SAUI, you gain the technical skills to complete security tasks faster and more reliably – and to position yourself as an expert in modern Cisco automation.

course content
  • Role of APIs in Cisco security environments
  • Cisco Firepower, ISE, pxGrid, and Stealthwatch API overview
  • Application scenarios and process integration
  • Cisco AMP overview
  • API interface for AMP endpoints
  • Use cases and practical examples
  • Basics and functionality of Cisco ISE
  • Use cases in network operations
  • Available APIs for automation
  • Core principles of Cisco pxGrid
  • Setting up and using WebSocket connections
  • Integrating the STOMP protocol in practice
  • Architecture and fundamentals of Cisco Threat Grid
  • API functions for threat analysis
  • Workflow scenarios with Cisco Threat Grid
  • Cisco Umbrella API analysis and evaluation
  • In-depth Cisco Umbrella API queries
  • API overview for Cisco Umbrella
  • In-depth look at API details
  • Understanding and evaluating firewall policy structures
  • Defining and implementing automation rules
  • In-depth look at Cisco FMC APIs
  • Automating Cisco FTD with Ansible
  • Detailed examination of the Cisco FDM API
  • Architecture and purpose of Cisco Stealthwatch
  • API functions for monitoring and analysis
  • Cisco Stealthwatch Cloud overview
  • Cloud-based APIs and their usage
  • Integration patterns and security concepts
  • Introduction to Cisco SMA API architecture
  • Available API functions and application areas

Up to 100% funding for your continuing education

Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.

Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.

Frequently asked questions

  • You'll learn to develop automation solutions for Cisco security products – using APIs, scripts, and proven tools.
  • Automation saves time, reduces errors, and enables faster response to security incidents through standardized, repeatable processes.
  • Particularly suited to professionals in networking, security, or DevOps who want to automate Cisco environments systematically and operate them securely.
  • Helpful are knowledge of network security, Cisco products, and a scripting language such as Python – this makes it easier to understand the course content.
  • Topics include API fundamentals, Python automation, and Cisco Firepower, ASA, ISE, Umbrella, Threat Grid, and SecureX – complemented by tools like Postman and Ansible.
  • SAUI is part of the Cisco Certified Specialist program and counts toward CCNP Security certification.
  • It demonstrates solid expertise in security automation and modern network operations – making you particularly attractive to employers and IT projects.

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