Course Overview

You will learn about the design, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive security policy using Cisco IOS security features and technologies as examples. You will also learn about security controls of Cisco IOS devices as well as a functional introduction to the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). This course enables you to perform basic tasks to secure a network using Cisco IOS security features, which are available through web-based GUIs on the Cisco ASA, and the command-line interface (CLI) on Cisco routers and switches.

Site-to-site virtual private network (VPN) configuration is covered on both the Cisco IOS and the Cisco ASA. Modern malware examples are included in this course as are cryptographic techniques using stronger hashing and encryption algorithms. Current versions of Cisco IOS, Cisco ASA, and Cisco AnyConnect are featured.

Target Audience

• Network administrators
• Network support engineers
• Network engineer associate
• Network specialist
• Network analyst
• Cisco channel partners
• Network designers
• Network, systems, and security engineers
• Network and security managers
• Individuals pursing the CCNA Security certification

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, you will have demonstrated an understanding of:

• Common network security concepts
• Secure routing and switching infrastructure
• Deploy basic authentication, authorization, and accounting services
• Deploy basic firewalling services
• Deploy basic site-to-site and remote access VPN services
• Advanced security services such as intrusion protection, content security and identity management
• Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security
• Configure routers with Cisco IOS software security features, including management and reporting functions
• Bootstrap the Cisco ASA Firewall for use in a production network
• Configure the Cisco ASA Firewall for remote access to a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) VPN
• Configure a Cisco IOS zone-based firewall (ZBF) to perform basic security operations on a network
• Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS features
• Configure security features on IOS switches to mitigate various Layer 2 and Layer 3 attacks
• How a network can be compromised using freely available tools
• Implement line passwords, and enable passwords and secrets
• Examine authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) concepts and features using the local database as well as Cisco Secure ACS 5.2
• Configure packet filtering on the perimeter router

Pre-requisites

• Completed our Cisco CCENT Exam Prep. Course

Follow-up Courses

• CCNA – Wireless Exam Prep. Course

Examination

• Delivered at: Pearson VUE Test Centre
  • Number of Questions: 45-55
  • Types of Questions: Multiple Choice (single and multiple answer), Drag-and-Drop, Simulations, Simlets, and Testlets
    • NOTE: For a tutorial in this types of questions, be sure to visit the Cisco site—be patient, as the content does take some time to load in your browser initially
  • Passing score: Cisco may change this at any time, but currently it is around 800-850 out of 1000 possible points
  • Time Limit: 90 minutes

PDU / CPD / CPE Information

This course qualifies you for the following PMI® Professional Development Units (PDUs) catagory:

• Technical Project Management = 18

Total : 18 PDU / CPD / CPE