Course Overview
The Cisco CCNA Security course is designed to provide staff with an introduction to core security technologies. Through a combination of classroom lecture and practical exercises students will be able to develop security policies and protect their IT infrastructure.
The course is based upon applying security through the features of Cisco's IOS (Internetwork Operating System). The CCNA Security certification is a required step towards the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional).
Audience
This course is intended for IT professionals wanting to make the step into IT Security.
Skills Gained
Objectives:
The primary objective is for delegates to gain working knowledge of network security concepts and practices.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Network Security Principles.
Network Security Fundamentals, Attack Methodologies, Operations Security, Cisco Self-Defending Networks
Module 2: Perimeter Security
Administrative Access to Cisco Routers, Cisco SDM, AAA on a Cisco Router Using the Local Database and on Secure ACS, Secure Management/Reporting, Locking Down the Router
Module 3: Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls
Firewall Technologies, Static Packet Filters Using ACLs, Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall
Module 4: Site-to-Site VPNs
Cryptographic Services, Symmetric Encryption, Examining Cryptographic Hashes and Digital Signatures, Asymmetric Encryption and PKI, IPsec Fundamentals, Site-to-Site IPsec VPN, IPsec on a Site-to-Site VPN Using Cisco SDM
Module 5: Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS
IPS Technologies, Cisco IOS IPS Using Cisco SDM
Module 6: LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview
Endpoint Security, SAN Security, Voice Security, Layer 2 Attacks
