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  Course	CCNA-Security
  Number of Hours	48
  Days/Week	3 or 5
  Exam included	Yes

  
  
  
  The Internet is changing life as we know it – bringing new economic and social opportunities to communities throughout the world, and increasing the global demand for information and communication technology (ICT) skills. Security and risk management skills are among the most highly sought after skills in networking, and demand continues to grow. Organizations around the world are experiencing a shortage of qualified ICT candidates with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to administer devices and applications in a secure infrastructure, recognize network vulnerabilities, and mitigate security threats. In a recently commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, dedicated security roles are expected in 80 percent of the companies studied worldwide within five years.
  
  The Cisco® Networking Academy® CCNA- Security course provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCNA-level skill set and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. The curriculum provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
  
  CCNA-Security is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop specialized security skills, along with critical thinking and Sheetcomplex problem solving skills. The curriculum helps prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities and the globally recognized Cisco CCNA- Security certification, which helps students differentiate themselves in the marketplace with specialist skills to advance their careers.
  
  
  Features:
  
  CCNA-Security provides an in-depth, theoretical, and hands-on introduction to network security, in a logical sequence driven by technologies. CCNA-Security includes the following features:
  
  • Students develop an in-depth, theoretical understanding of network security principles as well as the tools
  and configurations available.
  • The courses emphasize the practical application of skills needed to design, implement, and support network security.
  • Hands-on labs help students develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
  • Packet Tracer simulation-based learning activities promote the exploration of networking security concepts
  and allow students to experiment with network behavior and ask “what if” questions.
  • Innovative assessments provide immediate feedback to support the evaluation of knowledge and acquired skills.
  
  21st Century Skills
  
  CCNA-Security integrates practical skills into the technical curriculum to create a learning experience for success in future educational, entrepreneurial, and occupational endeavors.
  
  In addition to learning the fundamentals of designing, building, and operating secure networks, students also develop problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, teamwork, negotiation, and entrepreneurship skills which can help them succeed in the 21st century global workplace.
  
  Assessments:
  
  Innovative formative and summative assessments are integrated into the CCNA Security curriculum and supported by an advanced online delivery system. Immediate, rich feedback supports instructor and student evaluation of acquired knowledge and skills. Assessments can be as simple as a multiple choice question or as complex as troubleshooting a simulated network.
  
  Course Description:
  
  CCNA-Security aims to develop an in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available. The course covers the following concepts:
  
  • Protocol sniffers/analyzers
  • TCP/IP and common desktop utilities
  • Cisco IOS® Software
  • Cisco VPN client
  • Packet Tracer
  • Web-based resources
  
  Various types of hands-on labs provide practical experience, including procedural and troubleshooting labs, skills integration challenges, and model building. The curriculum also includes Packet Tracer-based skills integration challenges that build throughout the course and lead to an “exam-like” culminating activity in the last chapter.
  
  Course outline:
  
  

  Chapter	Goals
  1. Modern Network Security Threats	Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network
  2. Securing Network Devices	Secure administrative access on Cisco routers
  3. Authentication, Authorization and Accounting	Secure administrative access with AAA
  4. Implementing Firewall Technologies	Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter
  5. Implementing Intrusion Prevention	Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network
  6. Securing the Local Area Network	Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features
  7. Cryptography	Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity
  8. Implementing Virtual Private Networks	Implement secure virtual private networks
  9. Putting It All Together	Given the security needs of an enterprise, create and implement a comprehensive security policy

  
  Upon completion of the CCNA-Security course, students will be able to perform the following tasks:
  
  • Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures
  • Secure network device access
  • Implement AAA on network devices
  • Mitigate threats to networks using ACLs
  • Implement secure network management and reporting
  • Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks
  • Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set
  • Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set
  • Implement site-to-site IPSec VPNs
  • Administer effective security policies
  
  
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