CCNA Security

Overview

July 2009

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 An in-depth and comprehensive introduction to
network security principles and concepts
 Provides hands-on knowledge and skills, emphasizing
practical experience needed for entry-level job roles in
network security
 Teaches installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring
of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality,
and availability of data and devices
 Helps prepares students for CCNA Security
certification (IINS 640-553 exam)
 CCNA Security course is not a replacement for the
Network Security 1 and Network Security 2 (NS1 and
NS2) courses

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 Benefits for Students
CCNA Security helps students:
 Gain an introduction to core security concepts and
how to develop security policies and mitigate risks
 Acquire skills needed to develop a security
infrastructure, recognize vulnerabilities to networks,
and mitigate potential security threats
 Prepare for CCNA Security certification exam
 Start or build a career in network security
 Differentiate themselves in the market with
specialized skills and expertise to achieve success

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 Cisco Networking Academy Building Scalable
Internetworks
Curricula Portfolio
Implementing
Secured Converged
Wide-Area Networks
Networking for Network CCNA
Home and Small Fundamentals Security Building Multilayer
Businesses Switched Networks
Routing Protocols and
Working at a Concepts Optimizing
Small-to-Medium Converged Networks
Business LAN Switching and
or ISP Wireless
Network
Professional Introducing Routing Accessing the WAN
and Switching in the
Enterprise CCNP
IT Essentials:
PC Hardware CCNP
Network and Software
Designing and
Supporting Computer
Specialist Networks
Security
Network
Associate
CCNA CCNA
Discovery Exploration
Network
Technician
IT
Essentials
IT Technician Cisco Packet Tracer

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

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 Cisco Networking Academy
Curricula Portfolio

Alignment to Certifications

CCNA CCNA
CompTIA A+ CCNA CCNP
CCENT Security

CCNA CCNA
CCNP
IT Essentials Discovery Exploration Security

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

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 Cisco Security Certifications
Professional-Level Associate-Level
Cisco Certified Security Revised CCNA Security
Professional (CCSP®) Certification CCSP Certification Certification

CCNA Security Course

SND IINS
(640-553)
Network Security 1 & 2
(NS1/NS2) Courses
SNRS
SNRS

CCNA Certification Is a
SNPA SNAF Prerequisite for CCNA
Security Certification

IPS IPS

Elective Exam Elective Exam

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 CCNA Security Certification
Meets Growing Demand
 Verifies an individual’s skills in the following roles:
Network Security Specialists
Security Administrators
Network Security Support Engineers
 Enables installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of
Cisco Security devices/technologies
 Ability to develop security policies and mitigate risk in
networks
 Serves as prerequisite for CCSP Certification
 Employers hiring individuals can feel confident their staff
has the skills needed to install, troubleshoot and monitor
Cisco security technologies

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 Aligning Certification to Jobs
Certification Skills Certified Job Roles Job Titles

CCNA Security  Describe the security threats  Secure network device access
 Network Security Specialists
facing modern network
 Implement AAA on network
infrastructures
devices  Security Administrators
 Identify security threats and
 Implement secure network  Network Security Support
basic mitigation methods
management and reporting Engineers
 Install, troubleshoot and monitor
 Implement the Cisco IOS firewall
security technologies
feature set
 Administer effective security
 Implement the Cisco IOS IPS
policies
feature set
 Implement IPSec VPNs

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 CCNA Security Course
Who Should Enroll?

 College and university-level students seeking career-oriented,

entry-level security specialist skills
 IT professionals wishing to broaden or add specialized skills to
their technology expertise
 Current CCNA Certification holders who wish to continue to build
on their CCNA knowledge base

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 CCNA Security Course Design
 Same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as the CCNA Discovery and CCNA
Exploration curricula
 Nine chapters and chapter exams
 One final exam and skills-based assessment
 One complex hands-on lab per chapter with multiple sections
 Packet Tracer activities
 Balance of theory, hands-on practice, and application
 Available in English only, no translated versions are planned
 Enabled for both in-person and blended learning environments

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Equipment Requirements
 Minimize equipment costs
Uses CCNA Discovery/CCNA Exploration equipment bundle and topology
NDG NetLab-compatible topology—enabled for remote operation
 Additional investment required for memory upgrades and
Advanced Cisco IOS® images
Description Mfr. Part Number Qty.
Modular Router w/2xFE, 2 WAN slots, 32
Cisco CISCO1841 3
FL/128 DR

192MB SODIMM DRAM factory upgrade

Cisco MEM1841-64D 2
for the Cisco 1841 

64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash Memory  Cisco MEM1800-64CF 2

2-Port Async/Sync Serial WAN Interface

Cisco WIC-2A/S or WIC-2T 3
Card 
V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart Serial, 10
Cisco CAB-SS-V35MT 2
Feet 
V.35 Cable, DCE™ Female to Smart Serial,
Cisco CAB-SS-V35FC 2
10 Feet 
Catalyst 2960 24 10/100 + 2 1000BT LAN
Cisco WS-C2960-24TT-L 3
Base Image

(Optional) Rackmount Kit for the 1841 Cisco ACS-1841-RM-19 3

Cisco IOS Release 12.4(20)T1 c1841-advipservicesk9-mz.124-

Cisco 2
Advanced IP Services 20.T1.bin

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 CCNA Security Course Outline

Course Chapters and Goals

Ch. 1 Modern Network Security Threats
Goal: Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network.

Ch. 2 Securing Network Devices

Goal: Securing administrative access on Cisco routers.

Ch. 3 Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

Goal: Securing administrative access with AAA.

Ch. 4 Implementing Firewall Technologies

Goal: Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter.

Ch. 5 Implementing Intrusion Prevention

Goal: Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network.

Ch. 6 Securing the Local Area Network

Goal: Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features.

Ch. 7 Cryptographic Systems

Goal: Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity.

Implementing Virtual Private Networks

Ch. 8
Goal: Implement secure virtual private networks.

Ch. 9 Managing A Secure Network

Goal: Given the security needs of an enterprise, create and implement a comprehensive security policy.

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 CCNA Security Instructor Training
 All instructors should have CCNA-level networking
knowledge and skills
 New CCNA Security instructors
Instructor training required
Fast track possible with evidence of CCNA Security or
high certification or industry experience
 Existing NS1, NS2, or CCNP®: ISCW instructors
Instructor training recommended
Qualified to teach CCNA Security course
 Instructor training format and materials
Delivered by authorized CCNA Security Training Centers
40 hours training—in-person, blended (3-day in-person),
or remote delivery formats
ICGs, PPT slides and BDL Best Practices Guide

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 CCNA Security Training Centers

 Instructor training is delivered by authorized CCNA

Security Training Centers
 Open model—instructors can participate in instructor
training from any training center in their region
 Complete global list of authorized CCNA Security
Training Centers available on CCNA Security Course
Catalog page on Academy Connection

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Local Academy Steps

 Register for a CCNA Security

To become a Instructor Yes instructor training class with a
CCNA Security training Training Center in your region
Local Academy required?  Request CCNA Security Training
Center in your region to enable
curriculum

No

 Request a CCNA Security

Training Center in your region
to enable curriculum

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Academy Connection System Prerequisites
No Academy Connection Prerequisites
 Students must have:
Prerequisites Basic PC skills such as typing, mouse, and desktop
navigation skills
Students for Student Basic internet navigation skills
Enrollment CCNA-level networking knowledge and skills
 Students encouraged to complete CCNA
Discovery or CCNA Exploration curricula
Prerequisites CCNA Security AND Orientation
to Create OR
Instructor
Classes Network Security 1 AND Orientation OR
Network Security 2 AND Orientation
Instructors Prerequisites OR
to Teach CCNP 2 v5 AND Orientation
Student
Classes OR
CCNA Security Instructor Fast Track
AND Orientation
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 For More Information
 Latest documents are posted on CCNA Security Course Catalog
page on Academy Connection
CCNA Security Scope and Sequence
CCNA Security FAQs
CCNA Security Datasheet
CCNA Security At A Glance
CCNA Security Overview Presentation

 Certification information
CCNA Concentrations Q&A
CCNA Security certification

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