The Hybrid Mesh Firewall: Project Meteor workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to modernize firewall strategies using Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall technology. This innovative solution unifies security across data centers, cloud, campus, and IoT environments, providing a highly distributed security fabric.
During this session, you will step into the shoes of a fictional engineer at PseudoCo and work through real-world scenarios that highlight the power and flexibility of Cisco’s security solutions.
The workshop will make extensive use of Cisco Security Cloud Control and cover topics such as deployment, SD-WAN configuration, shared objects management, and application segmentation. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience and deepen your understanding of modern network security practices through a self-paced workshop.
Key Takeaways
- Clear understanding of Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall solution and its advantages
- Gain hands-on experience with Cisco Security Cloud Control for centralized and extensive security management
- Understand how to configure SD-WAN for optimized and secure network connectivity
- Explore enhanced cloud visibility to monitor and protect distributed applications and data
- Deepen your knowledge of Shared Objects and their role in efficient policy management
- Master application segmentation techniques using both endpoint agents and the firewall for comprehensive security.
Who Should Attend
- Anyone involved in firewall management, policy enforcement, or security modernization initiatives
Workshop Format
- Duration: 2 hours
- Structure: A multi-phase, self-contained hands-on workshop
- Phases Include:
- Onboarding firewalls and simplifying branch connectivity
- Integrating cloud policies and multi-cloud defense
- Configuring segmentation for workloads and applications
- Testing threat detection capabilities including encrypted traffic inspection
- Tools Used: Cisco Security Cloud Control, Secure Firewall, Multi-cloud Defense and Secure Workload
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Prerequisites
- Cisco account registration (CCOID) – Click here for more information
- Cisco Security Workshop account registration – Click here to register
- Basic understanding of firewall concepts and network security
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Why Attend This Workshop
In today’s complex and rapidly evolving threat landscape, traditional firewall approaches are no longer sufficient. The Hybrid Mesh Firewall: Project Meteor workshop empowers you to modernize your security posture by adopting a distributed firewall fabric that scales with your enterprise needs. Attendees will gain practical skills to reduce attack surfaces, prevent lateral movement, and protect critical applications across hybrid environments. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience Cisco’s cutting-edge firewall technology firsthand, enabling you to lead your organization’s security transformation with confidence and agility.
Agendas
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BreakBreak time: Take this opportunity to recharge and network with fellow participants. Use the break to reflect on the concepts covered so far, discuss insights, and prepare any questions you may have for the upcoming sessions. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as we continue exploring Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall solutions designed to secure applications everywhere with advanced threat protection, unified management, and AI-driven capabilities. |
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Mel is an expert in cybersecurity with a deep focus on next-generation firewall technologies and hybrid security architectures. In this workshop, Mel will guide participants through the evolution of firewalling, introducing the concept of the Hybrid Mesh Firewall—a unified security platform that integrates hardware, software, and cloud firewalls under centralized management. Mel will highlight the challenges modern enterprises face with distributed applications, AI-driven threats, and complex hybrid environments, and demonstrate how Cisco’s Hybrid Mesh Firewall addresses these with AI-driven protection, microsegmentation, and seamless policy enforcement across diverse infrastructures. Attendees will gain practical insights into Cisco’s approach, architecture, and real-world use cases, empowering them to enhance security posture, simplify management, and protect critical applications wherever they reside.