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CCNA SecurityThis latest course edition to the Cisco Academy provides individuals with the network security skills that are in high demand at the moment. Cisco states that over the next 5 years, 80% of surveyed companies anticipate the need for dedicated Network Security professionals. This Cisco academy course is designed to prepare students for the CCNA Security certification exam (640-553). Security and Risk Management are one of the most popular skills required in today's networking and e-commerce environments. This CCNA Security course is designed to offer network engineers a specialised route to enrich their knowledge and skills. During the course students will develop an in-depth, theoretical understanding of network security principles. There is also an emphasis on the practical application of the skills needed to design, implement, and support network security. More information about this Academy course can be found on the links below. |
CCNA Security Course OutlineChapter 1: Modern Network Security Threats - Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network. Chapter 2: Securing Network Devices - Securing administrative access on Cisco routers. Chapter 3: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting - Securing administrative access with AAA. Chapter 4: Implementing Firewall Technologies - Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter. Chapter 5: Implementing Intrusion Prevention - Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network. Chapter 6: Securing the Local Area Network - Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features. Chapter 7: Cryptographic Systems - Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity. Chapter 8: Implementing Virtual Private Networks - Implement secure virtual private networks. Chapter 9: Managing A Secure Network - Given the security needs of an enterprise, create and implement a comprehensive security policy. |
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Course Times, Duration and Start DateThe course will run on Friday evenings starting on Friday 23rd March 2012. Timings will be from 5pm to 9pm and will run until the end of Jul 2012. Learn More Use the following resources to learn more about CCNA Security or to share this information with others: |