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AUD2967 Mastering Network Assurance Automation for Senior Infrastructure Engineers

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Mastering Network Assurance Automation for Senior Infrastructure Engineers

Turn policy intent into verified network states in hours, not weeks

$199 one-time
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12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Cutting hours from network compliance validation cycles

The situation this course is for

Senior network engineers spend too much time manually verifying configurations across multi-vendor environments ahead of audits, leading to last-minute fixes and validation drift. The cost isn't just time, it's confidence in the integrity of the network state.

Who this is for

Senior network infrastructure engineers in defense, aerospace, or government-contracted environments who own pre-audit validation, configuration compliance, and change verification across complex, hybrid networks.

Who this is not for

Entry-level network admins, pure helpdesk roles, or engineers focused only on break/fix operations without compliance or audit responsibility.

What you walk away with

  • Automate end-to-end network state validation across Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto devices
  • Reduce pre-audit configuration review cycles from days to under four hours
  • Generate time-stamped, version-controlled compliance evidence on demand
  • Implement change-verification workflows that run automatically post-deployment
  • Lock down network policy drift with continuous assurance monitoring

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Foundations of Automated Network Assurance
Establish the core principles of network assurance automation, including intent-based networking, policy modeling, and verification workflows across heterogeneous environments.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining network assurance in modern infrastructure
  2. Intent-based networking vs traditional configuration management
  3. Mapping compliance requirements to technical controls
  4. Understanding network state drift and its impact
  5. The role of automation in audit readiness
  6. Overview of verification frameworks and tools
  7. Integrating network assurance into change management
  8. Building trust in automated validation outputs
  9. Version control for network configuration states
  10. Logging and audit trail requirements for assurance
  11. Common failure modes in manual verification
  12. Designing for repeatability and consistency
Module 2. Modeling Network Intent and Policy
Learn how to translate business and security policies into machine-readable network intent models that drive automated validation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Translating firewall rules into executable policy
  2. Mapping VLAN and segmentation requirements to device configs
  3. Defining routing policy intent for automated verification
  4. Using YANG models for structured network data
  5. Converting compliance clauses into testable assertions
  6. Creating reusable policy templates for common controls
  7. Versioning and managing policy definitions
  8. Handling exceptions and temporary overrides
  9. Integrating with existing GRC frameworks
  10. Aligning network policy with zero trust principles
  11. Documenting intent for audit and review
  12. Testing policy models against edge cases
Module 3. Automated Configuration Extraction and Normalization
Extract configurations from multi-vendor devices and normalize them into a unified format for consistent analysis and comparison.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Connecting to Cisco IOS and NX-OS via API and CLI
  2. Extracting Juniper Junos configurations at scale
  3. Pulling Palo Alto security policies programmatically
  4. Using SSH and NETCONF for secure device access
  5. Parsing unstructured config text into structured data
  6. Normalizing interface naming and syntax differences
  7. Handling platform-specific command variations
  8. Building a central configuration repository
  9. Versioning configurations with Git workflows
  10. Detecting and logging extraction failures
  11. Scheduling regular config pulls across the estate
  12. Validating data integrity post-extraction
Module 4. Network State Comparison and Drift Detection
Compare actual device configurations against golden baselines and detect deviations automatically, with actionable alerts.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Defining golden configurations for key device types
  2. Performing line-by-line configuration diffing
  3. Filtering noise from meaningful configuration changes
  4. Detecting unauthorized access list modifications
  5. Identifying VLAN and subnet configuration drift
  6. Tracking routing table deviations from intent
  7. Automating drift reports for compliance evidence
  8. Setting thresholds for alerting on critical changes
  9. Integrating with SIEM for real-time notifications
  10. Handling planned vs unplanned configuration changes
  11. Visualizing drift across device groups
  12. Generating time-series views of configuration stability
Module 5. Automated Compliance Validation Workflows
Build and run automated workflows that validate configurations against regulatory and internal standards without manual intervention.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Mapping NIST 800-53 controls to network configurations
  2. Validating DISA STIG compliance automatically
  3. Checking for FISMA-relevant configuration settings
  4. Automating DoDIN compliance checks for the firm environments
  5. Enforcing internal security baselines across devices
  6. Running pre-audit validation sweeps on demand
  7. Scheduling recurring compliance verification jobs
  8. Generating compliance evidence in standard formats
  9. Integrating with ticketing systems for remediation
  10. Handling false positives and policy exceptions
  11. Versioning compliance rules over time
  12. Auditing the auditor: validating the validation logic
Module 6. Post-Deployment Verification and Change Control
Automate verification that network changes are implemented correctly and completely, closing the loop on change management.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Triggering validation immediately after change window
  2. Verifying ACL updates across firewall clusters
  3. Confirming VLAN propagation across switches
  4. Checking BGP neighbor state post-configuration
  5. Validating QoS policy application on routers
  6. Automating rollback checks if verification fails
  7. Integrating with ServiceNow change management
  8. Generating post-change attestation reports
  9. Alerting on incomplete or partial deployments
  10. Tracking change success rates over time
  11. Reducing mean time to verify (MTTV)
  12. Building confidence in automated change pipelines
Module 7. Building Self-Service Validation Portals
Create internal dashboards and self-service tools that allow teams to check network state and compliance on demand.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Designing user-friendly validation dashboards
  2. Exposing verification results via internal APIs
  3. Building role-based access to network data
  4. Creating on-demand compliance report generators
  5. Integrating with internal wikis and knowledge bases
  6. Allowing teams to validate before ticket closure
  7. Reducing dependency on network team for checks
  8. Logging and auditing portal usage
  9. Embedding validation into DevOps workflows
  10. Supporting hybrid and remote network environments
  11. Scaling access across distributed teams
  12. Maintaining data freshness and accuracy
Module 8. Integrating with CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code
Connect network assurance automation to DevOps pipelines and IaC workflows for continuous validation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Validating Terraform-generated network configs
  2. Integrating with Ansible playbooks for pre-checks
  3. Running network tests in CI/CD pipelines
  4. Automating rollback if verification fails
  5. Using GitOps for network configuration lifecycle
  6. Enforcing policy in pull request reviews
  7. Testing network changes in staging environments
  8. Simulating impact before production deployment
  9. Generating test coverage reports for network code
  10. Connecting to Jenkins and GitHub Actions
  11. Reducing deployment risk with automated checks
  12. Building confidence in infrastructure automation
Module 9. Advanced Network Path Simulation and Verification
Use automated path analysis to verify connectivity, security policies, and routing behavior across complex networks.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Modeling network topology from live device data
  2. Simulating traffic paths between endpoints
  3. Verifying firewall rule effectiveness end-to-end
  4. Detecting shadowed or redundant ACL rules
  5. Checking for unintended lateral movement paths
  6. Validating segmentation between zones
  7. Simulating failure scenarios and failover
  8. Analyzing routing protocol behavior under load
  9. Identifying suboptimal path selection
  10. Generating visual path traces for review
  11. Automating path checks post-change
  12. Integrating with threat modeling tools
Module 10. Continuous Monitoring and Alerting
Implement always-on monitoring that detects configuration drift, policy violations, and security issues in real time.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scheduling continuous configuration checks
  2. Setting up real-time alerts for critical changes
  3. Integrating with Splunk and Elastic for logging
  4. Using Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring
  5. Defining service level objectives for network stability
  6. Tracking mean time to detect (MTTD) and resolve
  7. Automating alert suppression during maintenance
  8. Reducing noise with intelligent alert grouping
  9. Escalating unresolved issues to response teams
  10. Maintaining uptime during monitoring operations
  11. Auditing monitoring system effectiveness
  12. Optimizing resource usage for large estates
Module 11. Documentation and Audit Evidence Automation
Generate complete, versioned, and auditable documentation packages automatically for compliance and review.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Creating time-stamped network state snapshots
  2. Generating configuration comparison reports
  3. Building audit-ready compliance packages
  4. Exporting evidence in PDF and CSV formats
  5. Versioning documentation alongside configurations
  6. Automating evidence delivery to auditors
  7. Reducing manual effort in audit preparation
  8. Ensuring consistency across evidence packages
  9. Integrating with document management systems
  10. Handling sensitive data in exported reports
  11. Maintaining chain of custody for evidence
  12. Supporting both internal and external audits
Module 12. Scaling and Sustaining Network Assurance
Operationalize network assurance automation across large, complex environments and maintain it over time.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scaling automation to thousands of devices
  2. Distributing workloads across regional hubs
  3. Managing credentials and access securely
  4. Handling device outages and connectivity issues
  5. Updating automation logic for new platforms
  6. Training teams to use and maintain the system
  7. Measuring ROI and operational impact
  8. Gaining buy-in from security and compliance teams
  9. Integrating with enterprise monitoring tools
  10. Planning for technology refresh and migration
  11. Building resilience into the assurance pipeline
  12. Establishing ownership and maintenance roles

How this maps to your situation

  • Pre-audit configuration validation
  • Post-change verification
  • Continuous compliance monitoring
  • Automated evidence generation

Before vs. after

Before
Spending days manually validating network configurations before audits, chasing down device logs, and assembling compliance evidence under pressure.
After
Running fully automated network assurance checks in under four hours, generating auditable reports on demand, and maintaining continuous compliance.

What's included with your purchase

  • 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
  • Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Delivery and format

  • Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
  • Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access

Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.

Time investment: Approximately 8, 10 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed in short sessions over a weekend or across two weeks.

If nothing changes
Without automated network assurance, teams remain dependent on error-prone manual checks, increasing the risk of compliance failures, undetected configuration drift, and extended outage resolution times during audits or incidents.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic network automation courses, this program focuses specifically on assurance , the validation that configurations are correct, compliant, and aligned with intent , with direct applicability to audit cycles, change management, and defense-in-depth requirements in government-contracted environments.

Frequently asked

Is this course focused on a specific vendor or toolset?
No , it covers multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto, with tool-agnostic principles that apply across platforms.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this work for hybrid and on-prem networks?
Yes , the methods apply to any environment where network configurations must be verified for compliance and correctness.
$199 one-time. Approximately 8, 10 hours of focused learning, designed to be completed in short sessions over a weekend or across two weeks..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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