Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): Security

Overview

The CCNA Security certification is a specialisation of CCNA with specific knowledge and expertise in securing Cisco routers and switches and their associated networks. The certification provides an associate level knowledge and skills required to install, troubleshoot and monitor network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices.

To help prepare for the exams, we provide you with all the required resources including the online self-paced courses and an online reference library of eBooks (includes Cisco Press Books) and how-to articles.

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Who is this course aimed at?

  • Network Engineers
  • Network Security Specialists
  • Security Administrators
  • Network Security Support Engineers

What’s included?

  • Online self-paced courses,
  • vLab virtual labs
  • Online Reference Library
  • Discussion Forum
Study Time Approximately 5 hrs Duration 12 months
Pre-requisites Candidates for the CCNA Security must hold a valid CCNA certification.
Requirements Click here for a list of technical requirements

Required Exams

Exam 640-553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security

Course Outline

Introduction to Network Security Principles

  • Examining Network Security Fundamentals
  • Examining Network Attack Methodologies
  • Examining Operations Security
  • Understanding and Developing a Comprehensive Network Security Policy
  • Building Cisco Self-Defending Networks

Perimeter Security

  • Securing Administrative Access to Cisco Routers
  • Introducing Cisco SDM
  • Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router Using the Local Database
  • Configuring AAA on a Cisco Router to Use Cisco Secure ACS
  • Implementing Secure Management and Reporting
  • Locking Down the Router

Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls

  • Introducing Firewall Technologies
  • Creating Static Packet Filters Using ACLs
  • Configuring Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall

Site-to-Site VPNs

  • Examining Cryptographic Services
  • Examining Symmetric Encryption
  • Examining Cryptographic Hashes and Digital Signatures
  • Examining Asymmetric Encryption and PKI
  • IPsec Fundamentals
  • Building a Site-to-Site VPN
  • Configuring IPsec on a Site-to-Site VPN Using Cisco SDM

Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS

  • Introducing IPS Technologies
  • Configuring Cisco IOS IPS Using Cisco SDM

LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview

  • Examining Endpoint Security
  • Examining SAN Security
  • Examining Voice Security
  • Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks