CCNA Security Training

The delegates lay their foundation for doing the CCNA Security Training by opting for the ICND1 ver 3.0 course. During this course they learn how to install, operate, configure, and verify a basic IPv4 and IPv6 network, including configuring a LAN switch, configuring an IP router, managing network devices, and identifying basic security threats.  This course can also be followed or even substituted by CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician). The goal of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and operate a small- to medium-sized network. CCENT is the first step toward achieving CCNA certifications in routing and switching, network design, network security and wireless networking, enabling you to work with medium-size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

EXAM:

The required exam for this training/certification is 210-260 IINS. This CCNA Security Certification is valid for three years after which the delegate will have to recertify or take the exam as a new exam to keep them certified. The cost of the exam is $250. It is an exam that lasts for 90 minutes during which the delegates have to answer 55-65 questions.

Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures

• Describe and list mitigation methods for common network attacks
• Describe and list mitigation methods for Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks
• Describe the Cisco Self Defending Network architecture Secure Cisco routers

Secure Cisco routers using the SDM Security Audit feature

• Use the One-Step Lockdown feature in SDM to secure a Cisco router 
• Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by setting strong encrypted passwords, exec-timeout, login failure rate and using IOS login enhancements
• Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by configuring multiple privilege levels
• Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by configuring role-based CLI
• Secure the Cisco IOS image and configuration file CCNA (SECURITY)

Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and external ACS

• Explain the functions and importance of AAA
• Describe the features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA protocols
  • Configure AAA authentication
  • Configure AAA authorization
  • Configure AAA accounting

Mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs

• Explain the functionality of standard, extended, and named IP ACLs used by routers to filter packets
• Configure and verify IP ACLs to mitigate given threats (filter IP traffic destined for Telnet, SNMP, and DDoS attacks) in a network using CLI
• Configure IP ACLs to prevent IP address spoofing using CLI
• Discuss the caveats to be considered when building ACLs

Implement secure network management and reporting

• Use CLI and SDM to configure SSH on Cisco routers to enable secured management access
• Use CLI and SDM to configure Cisco routers to send Syslog messages to a Syslog server CCNA Security

Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks

• Describe how to prevent layer 2 attacks by configuring basic Catalyst switch security features

Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set using SDM

• Describe the operational strengths and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies
• Explain stateful firewall operations and the function of the state table
• Implement Zone-Based Firewall using SDM

Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set using SDM

• Define network based vs. host-based intrusion detection and prevention
• Explain IPS technologies, attack responses, and monitoring options
• Enable and verify Cisco IOS IPS operations using SDM

Implement site-to-site VPNs on Cisco Routers using SDM

• Explain the different methods used in cryptography
• Explain IKE protocol functionality and phases
• Describe the building blocks of IPSec and the security functions it provides
• Configure and verify an IPSec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key authentication using SDM