CCNA Security At-A-Glance

Specialized Skills and New Career Opportunities

• Hands-on labs help students develop critical Course Outline

thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
Chapter Goals
• Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities
1. Modern Network Explain network threats, mitigation
promote the exploration of networking security Security Threats techniques, and the basics of securing
concepts and allow students to experiment with a network
network behavior and ask “what if” questions. 2. Securing Network Secure administrative access on Cisco
• Innovative assessments provide immediate Devices routers
feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge 3. Authentication, Secure administrative access with AAA
and acquired skills. Authorization and
Accounting

Course Description 4. Implementing Firewall Implement firewall technologies to secure

Technologies the network perimeter
CCNA Security is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning
5. Implementing Intrusion Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on
solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help Prevention the network
Security and risk management skills are among the most students develop specialized security skills to advance
6. Securing the Local Area Describe LAN security considerations
highly sought after skills in networking, and global demand their careers. The curriculum helps prepare students for Network and implement endpoint and Layer 2
continues to grow. Organizations around the world are entry-level security career opportunities Implementing security features
experiencing a shortage of qualified ICT candidates with Cisco IOS® Network Security (IINS) certification exam 7. Cryptography Describe methods for implementing data
the specialized knowledge and skills needed to admin- (640-553) leading to the Cisco CCNA Security certification. confidentiality and integrity
ister devices and applications in a secure infrastructure, 8. Implementing Virtual Implement secure virtual private networks
recognize network vulnerabilities, and mitigate security Who Should Enroll Prerequisites
Private Networks
threats. In a recently commissioned study conducted 9. Putting It All Together Given the security needs of an enterprise,
by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, dedicated • College and university-level • CCNA-level networking create and implement a comprehensive
students seeking career- concepts  and skills security policy
security roles are expected in 80 percent of the compa- oriented, entry-level security
nies studied worldwide within five years. specialist skills
• Basic PC and Internet Cisco Networking Academy
CCNA Security • IT professionals wishing to navigation skills In partnership with schools and organizations around the
broaden or add specialized
The Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA® Security course skills to their technology world, the Cisco Networking Academy program delivers
 Students can acquire
provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance expertise the CCNA-level routing a comprehensive learning experience to help students
their CCNA-level skill set and help meet the growing and switching skills develop information and communication technology (ICT)
• Current CCNA certification needed for success in
demand for network security professionals. The curriculum holders who wish to build on skills for entry-level career opportunities, continuing edu-
this course by complet- cation, and globally recognized career certifications.
provides an introduction to the core security concepts their CCNA knowledge base ing CCNA Discovery
and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and or CCNA Exploration
monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, For More Information
confidentiality, and availability of data and devices. Cisco Networking Academy
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CCNA Security includes the following features:
­curriculum or integrated into a broader course of study, Course Catalog
• Students develop an in-depth, theoretical under- such as technology or continuing education programs.
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The curriculum can be offered in an in-person or a blended
the tools and configurations available. distance learning (BDL) environment. All hands-on labs in Locate an academy
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of skills needed to design, implement, and support or in conjunction with the NDG NETLAB solution, which Certifications
network security. provides remote access to equipment over the Internet. www.cisco.com/go/certifications

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