This course is part of the Cisco Security Management Suite which provides security monitoring for network security devices and host applications made by Cisco or non-Cisco providers. Areas of study include event correlation, data reduction featuers, topology awareness, and automatic mitigation features. Network topology knowledge allows for determination of attack origin as well as application of appropriate remedy. This course is a key component in the Cisco Self Defending Network strategy. Together with CS-Manager, CS-Mars provides a unified security management solution for monitoring and provisioning. It is strongly suggested that candidates successfully complete CCNA Security prior to enrollment. This course is designed for network professionals wanting to guarantee the security of their networks.