Sorry for no updates, I haven't had time to start on the CCNA Security Time Track yet. I plan on starting it in September!
I recently found a cool application for the iPhone and iPod Touch, it's a time tracking tool. TSheets is a time tracker that also allows you to easily and accurately track your time. You can also clock in over the phone with the Jott integration that it offers. They also offer a free 30-day trial. I thought that was interesting. If you're a mobile user, check that application out. This is for businesses.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Introducing TSheets!
Monday, June 23, 2008
CCNA Security Exam Topics
| Exam Number: | 640-553 |
| Duration: | 90 minutes (55-65 questions) |
Exam Description
The 640-553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security exam is associated with the CCNA Security certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of securing Cisco routers and switches and their associated networks. It leads to validated skills for installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure.Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)course.
Exam Topics
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures
- Describe and list mitigation methods for common network attacks
- Describe and list mitigation methods for Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks
- Describe the Cisco Self Defending Network architecture
Secure Cisco routers
- Secure Cisco routers using the SDM Security Audit feature
- Use the One-Step Lockdown feature in SDM to secure a Cisco router
- Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by setting strong encrypted passwords, exec timeout, login failure rate and using IOS login enhancements
- Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by configuring multiple privilege levels
- Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by configuring role based CLI
- Secure the Cisco IOS image and configuration file
Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and external ACS
- Explain the functions and importance of AAA
- Describe the features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA protocols
- Configure AAA authentication
- Configure AAA authorization
- Configure AAA accounting
Mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs
- Explain the functionality of standard, extended, and named IP ACLs used by routers to filter packets
- Configure and verify IP ACLs to mitigate given threats (filter IP traffic destined for Telnet, SNMP, and DDoS attacks) in a network using CLI
- Configure IP ACLs to prevent IP address spoofing using CLI
- Discuss the caveats to be considered when building ACLs
Implement secure network management and reporting
- Use CLI and SDM to configure SSH on Cisco routers to enable secured management access
- Use CLI and SDM to configure Cisco routers to send Syslog messages to a Syslog server
Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks
- Describe how to prevent layer 2 attacks by configuring basic Catalyst switch security features
Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set using SDM
- Describe the operational strengths and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies
- Explain stateful firewall operations and the function of the state table
- Implement Zone Based Firewall using SDM
Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set using SDM
- Define network based vs. host based intrusion detection and prevention
- Explain IPS technologies, attack responses, and monitoring options
- Enable and verify Cisco IOS IPS operations using SDM
Implement site-to-site VPNs on Cisco Routers using SDM
- Explain the different methods used in cryptography
- Explain IKE protocol functionality and phases
- Describe the building blocks of IPSec and the security functions it provides
- Configure and verify an IPSec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key authentication using SDM
Contact
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Hello, and welcome to CCNASecurityExam.com! My name is Shan, and I'm a CCNA. I like learning about information technology and hope to further my education in the networking field. When I learned that Cisco is releasing new CCNA level certifications, I knew I had to start pursuing them. I think it is important to stay up to date in the networking field and just being a CCNA is not going to land you a job. It's also a competition out there so you need to learn as much as you can. As I go through my CCNA Security studies, I will blog every topic covered in the CCNA Security Exam and make quality posts to help me and other CCNAs earn their CCNA Security Certification too. I hope other CCNAs will find this blog helpful!
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