CCNA SECURITY

IMPLEMENTING CISCO NETWORK SECURITY 2.01 (IINS), Exam (210-260)

DESCRIPTION

• Understand core security concepts and develop skills in implementing security policies to mitigate risks;
• Prepare for the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam

FEATURES

• Eleven modules of interactive instructional content;
• Activities, including Packet Tracer activities;
• Assessments include a pre-test, module quizzes, practice exams and final exam;
• Estimated time to complete: 70 hours / full semester course;
• Certificate of Completion and CEO Letter;
• Prerequisites: CCENT-level networking knowledge and skills.

CCNA SECURITY HELPS STUDENTS:

• Understand core security concepts and how to develop and implement security policies to mitigate risks;
• Acquire skills needed to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network security;
• Prepare for the Cisco CCNA Security certification exam • Start or advance a career in network security;
• Differentiate themselves in the market with specialized skills and expertise to achieve success.

CCNA SECURITY 2.0 KEY COMPETENCIES

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe security threats facing modern network infrastructures • Secure Cisco routers and switches;
• Describe AAA functionalities and implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and server-based ACS or ISE  Mitigate threats to networks using ACLs and stateful firewalls;
• Implement IPS and IDS to secure networks against evolving attacks;
• Mitigate threats to email, web based and endpoints attacks and common Layer 2 attacks;
• Secure communications to ensure integrity, authenticity and confidentiality;
• Describe the purpose of VPNs, and implement Remote Access and Site-to-Site VPNS;
• Secure networks using ASA.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

• College and university-level students seeking career-oriented, entry-level security specialist skills;
• IT professionals wishing to broaden skills or add specialized technology expertise;
• Current CCENT or CCNA Certification holders who wish to build CCNA knowledge;
• CCENT-level networking knowledge and skills.

Move from CCENT Courses to CCNA Security 2.0

• Students can complete CCENT courses, then enroll in CCNA Security;
• Students can also complete all 4 CCNA R&S courses, then enroll in CCNA Security.

COURSE OUTLINE:

CHAPTER 1 Modern Network Security Threats
Goal: Explain security threats in modern network infrastructures and how to mitigate them.

CHAPTER 2 Securing Network Devices
Goal: Secure Cisco routers.

CHAPTER 3 Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
Goal: Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and server-based ACS or Identity Service Engine (ISE).

Chapter 4 Implementing Firewall Technologies
Goal: Implement firewall technologies to secure network perimeter.

Chapter 5 Implementing Intrusion Prevention Goal: Implement IPS to mitigate attacks on networks.

Chapter 6 Securing the Local Area Network 
Goal: Secure endpoints and mitigate common Layer 2 attacks.

Chapter 7 Cryptographic Systems
Goal: Secure communications to ensure integrity, authenticity and confidentiality.

Chapter 8 Implementing Virtual Private Networks
Goal: Implement secure Virtual Private Networks.

Chapter 9 Implementing the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)
Goal: Implement an ASA firewall configuration using the CLI.

Chapter 10 Advanced Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)
Goal: Implement an ASA firewall configuration and VPNs using ASDM.

Chapter 11 Managing a Secure Network
Goal: Test network security and create a technical security policy.

AVAILABLE NBU LAB EQUIPMENT

Curriculum:
1 Student PC per student
Lab bundle :
3 Cisco routers, 2 with the SEC technology package
3 two-port serial WAN interface cards
3 Cisco switches 2960
1 Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)
Assorted Ethernet and Serial cables and hubs

COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE