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CCNA Security

April 9, 2009

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Agenda  CCNA Security Overview  Target Audience  Course Design  Equipment Requirements  Enrollment and Training  Release Dates and Availability  Communications and Resources  Q&A

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CCNA Security Overview  A new course that provides students with in-depth network security education and a comprehensive understanding of network security concepts  Provides students with 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  Can be offered as an independent course or integrated into a degree program  Prepares students for CCNA Security certification (IINS 640-553 exam)  CCNA Security course IS NOT a replacement for the current 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 the skills needed to develop a security infrastructure, recognize vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate potential security threats  Prepare for the 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 Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP

Network Professional Network Specialist

Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

Network Associate

Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts

Building Multilayer Switched Networks Optimizing Converged Networks

LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN

CCNP CCNP

Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

CCNA Discovery

CCNA Security

Security

CCNA Exploration

Network Technician IT Technician

IT Essentials

Packet Tracer

Student Networking Knowledge and Skills Presentation_ID

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Security Certifications Associate-level

Professional-level Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) Certification

Revised CCSP Certification

CCNA Security Certification CCNA Security Course

SND

IINS (640-553)

Network Security 1 & 2 (NS1/NS2) Courses

SNRS

SNRS

SNPA

SNAF

IPS

IPS

Elective Exam

Elective Exam

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CCNA certification is a pre-requisite for CCNA Security certification

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CCNA Security Target Audience  Career starters seeking career-oriented, entry-level security specialist skills  Working IT professionals looking to expand their core routing and switching skills to change or enhance their career  Students in technical degree programs at institutions of higher education (colleges, universities, technical schools)

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Course Design  One semester long course  Same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as the CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula  Enabled for both ILT and Blended Distance Learning (BDL) delivery  9 Chapters  At least 1 complex hands-on lab per chapter and Packet Tracer activities Provided as separate .zip files downloaded from AC; not embedded in the GUI

 9 end of chapter exams; 1 final exam, 1 skills based assessment  Balance of theory, hands-on practice, and application  Available in English only, no translated versions are planned

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Equipment Requirements  Goal is to minimize equipment costs Uses CCNA Discovery/CCNA Exploration equipment bundle and topology NetLab compatible topology—enabled for remote operation

 Additional investment required for memory upgrade and Advanced IOS images Description

Mfr.

Part Number

Qty.

Modular Router w/2xFE, 2 WAN slots, 32 FL/128 DR

Cisco

CISCO1841

3

128 to 192MB SODIMM DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 1841

Cisco

MEM1841-64D

2

64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash Memory

Cisco

MEM1800-64CF

2

2-Port Async/Sync Serial WAN Interface Card

Cisco

WIC-2A/S or WIC-2T

3

V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart Serial, 10 Feet

Cisco

CAB-SS-V35MT

2

V.35 Cable, DCE Female to Smart Serial, 10 Feet

Cisco

CAB-SS-V35FC

2

Catalyst 2960 24 10/100 + 2 1000BT LAN Base Image

Cisco

WS-C2960-24TT-L

3

(Optional) Rackmount Kit for the 1841

Cisco

ACS-1841-RM-19

3

Cisco IOS Release 12.4(20)T1 Advanced IP Services

Cisco

c1841-advipservicesk9mz.124-20.T1.bin

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CCNA Security Course Outline Course Chapters and Goals Ch. 1 Ch. 2 Ch. 3 Ch. 4 Ch. 5 Ch. 6 Ch. 7

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

Securing Network Devices Goal: Securing administrative access on Cisco routers.

Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Goal: Securing administrative access with AAA.

Implementing Firewall Technologies Goal: Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter.

Implementing Intrusion Prevention Goal: Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network.

Securing the Local Area Network Goal: Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features.

Cryptographic Systems Goal: Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity.

Implementing Virtual Private Networks Ch. 8 Ch. 9

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Goal: Implement secure virtual private networks.

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

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Enrollment and Training  Student enrollment prerequisite: CCNA-level knowledge and skills required  Instructor Training guidelines: CCNA-level knowledge and skills required Required for new CCNA Security instructors; Fast track possible with evidence of CCNA Security or higher certification or industry experience Recommended for existing NS1, NS2 or CCNP: ISCW instructors Existing NS1, NS2 or CCNP: ISCW instructors allowed to teach CCNA Security course

 Instructor Training 40-hr training - in-person, remote or blended (3-day in-person) delivery formats BDL Best Practices guide developed to provide guidelines on how to deliver course in a BDL environment

 Training Support – CCNA Security Training Centers established in each region to provide instructor training; CLI will conduct training for CCNA Security Training Centers in 100% remote format

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CCNA Security Release Dates and Availability Early January 2009 Draft Scope and Sequence

Mid-April 2009

End of July 2009

Beta Release of student course:  For instructor training and preview purposes

End of Jun 2009

Mar 2009

Virtual SMT for GA Release

Virtual SMT for Beta Release

Jan

Mar

General Availability (GA) Release—student and instructor materials: • Released at same time with Packet Tracer v5.2 GA • Use for teaching student classes

Apr

Jun

Jul

2009

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Communications and Resources  Announcements sent via email to all instructors New CCNA Security Course announced – Sep 2008 Current NS1 and NS2 courses move to unsupported – Sep 2008 CCNA Security course availability announced – Oct 2008

 Latest documents are posted on CCNA Security Course Catalog page in Academy Connection CCNA Security Scope & Sequence

CCNA Security FAQs

 Certification Information CCNA Concentrations Q&A CCNA Security certification

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Q and A

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