CCNP Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP®) validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. The CCNP certification is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network technician, support engineer, systems engineer or network engineer.
The following courses are part of this Certification Track
1. Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
Overview
This is an advanced Cisco training course on Cisco routing configuration. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to configure and optimize a routing domain using OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, IP SLA and construct redistribution as needed. Learn the advanced routing skills you need to provide scalability for Cisco routers that are connected to LANs and WANs as part of a medium-to-large network site. You will learn how to dramatically increase the number of routers and sites using EIGRP and OSPF techniques, instead of redesigning the network when additional sites or configurations are added.
Skills Learned
PrerequisitesCCNA certification (ICND1 and ICND2) This course offers the official training for the 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing certification exam, which is a component exam for the CCNP and CCIP certifications. Passing this exam will also refresh CCNA certification, which expires after three years.
Course OutlineModule 1: Planning Routing Services to Requirements- Assessing Complex Enterprise Network Requirements
- Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution
Module 2: Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution- Planning Routing Implementations with EIGRP
- Implementing and Verifying Basic EIGRP for the Enterprise LAN Architecture
- Implementing and Verifying Basic EIGRP for the Enterprise WAN Architecture
- Implementing and Verifying EIGRP Authentication
- Using Advanced EIGRP Features, and OSPF Introduction
Module 3: Implementing a Scalable Multiarea Network OSPF-Based Solution- Planning Routing Implementations with OSPF as the Scalable Routing Protocol
- How OSPF Packet Processes Work
- Improving Routing Performance in a Complex Enterprise Network
- Configuring and Verifying OSPF Routing
- Configuring ad Verifying OSPF Route Summarization
- Configuring and Verifying OSPF Special Area Types
- Configuring and Verifying OSPF Authentication
Module 4: Implement an IPv4-Based Redistribution Solution- Assessing Network Routing Performance and Security Issues
- Operating a Network Using Multiple IP Routing Protocols
- Configuring and Verifying Route Redistribution
Module 5: Implementing Path Control- Assessing Path Control Network Performance Issues
- References to Additional Path Control in E-Learning
Module 6: Connect an Enterprise Network to an ISP Network- Planning the Enterprise-to-ISP Connection
- Considering the Advantages of Using BGP
- Comparing the Functions and Uses of EBGP and IBGP
- Configuring and Verifying Basic BGP Operations
- Using the BGP Attributes and Path Selection Process
- eLearning Training on IPv6 and Routing for Branch Offices and Remote Workers
2. Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
OverviewThis is an advanced Cisco training course on Cisco switching configuration. Upon completion of this course students will be able to configure and optimize a switched infrastructure using VLANS, STP, RSTP, MSTP, and HSRP. Additionally, students will be able to secure this switched infrastructure and integrate wireless and IP telephony solutions using multilayer switches.
Skills Learned
PrerequisitesCCNA certification (ICND1 and ICND2) This course offers the official training for the 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks certification exam, which is a component exam for the CCNP and CCDP certifications. Passing this exam will also refresh CCNA certification, which expires after three years.
Course OutlineModule 1: Analyzing Campus Network Designs- Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
- Cisco Lifecycle Services and Network Implementation
Module 2: Implementing VLANs in a Campus Network- Applying Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
- Configuring Private VLANs
- Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel
Module 3: Implementing Spanning Tree- Spanning Tree Protocol Enhancements
- Describing STP Stability Mechanisms
Module 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing- Describing Routing Between VLANs
- Deploying Multilayer Switching with Cisco Express Forwarding
Module 5: Implementing a Highly Available Network- Understanding High Availability
- Implementing High Availability
- Implementing Network Monitoring
Module 6: Implementing Layer 3 High Availability- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
Module 7: Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network- Understanding Switch Security Issues
- Protecting Against Spoofing Attacks
Module 8: Accommodating Voice and Video in Campus Networks- Planning for Support of Voice in a Campus Network
- Integrating and Verifying VoIP in a Campus Infrastructure
- Working with Specialists to Accommodate Voice and Video on Campus Switches
Module 9: Integrating Wireless LAN into a Campus Network- Comparing WLANs to Campus Networks
- Assessing the Impact of WLANs on Campus Networks
- Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for WLANs
3. Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
Overview
This Cisco training course prepares you for Cisco Exam #642-832, so you will gain the skills needed to maintain your complex network environments and diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively. You will learn to troubleshoot and maintain particular technologies, and you will learn procedural and organizational aspects of the troubleshooting and maintenance processes.
Skills Learned
Who Should Attend This Course?The course will provide information about troubleshooting and maintaining particular technologies, as well as procedural and organizational aspects of the troubleshooting and maintenance process. The course is designed to teach professionals who work in complex network environments the skills they need to maintain their networks and to diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively. A large part of the training will consist of practicing learned skills and supporting the concepts by putting them to use in a controlled environment. At the end of the course, you should have increased your skill level and developed a set of best practices based on your own experience as well as the experiences of other students that you can take back to their organizations.
Prerequisites TSHOOT is designed for network engineers with at least one year of professional work experience, who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Students will learn to plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.
Course OutlineModule 1: Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks- Applying Maintenance Methodologies
- Common Maintenance Processes and Procedures
- Network Maintenance Tools, Applications, and Resources
Module 2: Planning Troubleshooting Processes for Complex Enterprise Networks- Applying Troubleshooting Methodologies
- Planning and Implementing Troubleshooting Procedures
- Integrating Troubleshooting into the Network Maintenance Process
Module 3: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tools and Applications- Assembling a Basic Diagnostic Toolkit Using Cisco IOS Software
- Using Specialized Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tools
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Campus Switching-Based Solutions
Module 4: Troubleshooting VLANs- Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
- Troubleshooting Switched Virtual Interfaces and Inter-VLAN Routing
- Troubleshooting FHRPs
- Troubleshooting Performance Problems on Switches
- References to Additional Campus Switching Technologies in E-Learning
Module 5: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Routing-Based Solutions- Troubleshooting Network Layer Connectivity
- Troubleshooting EIGRP
- Troubleshooting OSPF
- Troubleshooting Route Redistribution
- Troubleshooting BGP
- Troubleshooting Performance Problems on Routers
Module 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network Security Solutions- Troubleshooting Security Features
- Security Features Review
- References to Additional Security Troubleshooting in E-Learning
Module 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Integrated, Complex Enterprise Networks- Troubleshooting Complex Environments
Routing & Switching (CCNP)
CCNP ExamsStudents preparing for the CCNP certification are required to clear three exams in order to qualify. These are:
642-902ROUTEImplementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-813SWITCHImplementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-832TSHOOTTroubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
Cisco CCNP Course Contents
ROUTE – (642-902)
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols – EIGRP
SWITCH – (642-813)
Building Campus Network
Welcome to the CertificationKits CCNA Security Certification Center. Here you will find tons of resources to help you pass your CCNA Security 640-554 exam. You can literally spend days, weeks, months here and it is all FREE for you to enjoy and to assist you in preparing and passing your CCNA Security exam on your way to more opportunity and a better job.
We highly suggest that you have a full blown CCNA Security Study Guide and a CCNA Security home lab with the right routers, switches and newly required ASA device in it at your disposal so you can really learn the concepts to not only pass your CCNA Security exam, but also have the knowledge to do the job in the real world. No paper CCNA Security individuals here! So below you will find links for our article on how to build a CCNA Security Lab in a cost effective manner
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.
CCNP Security v2.0 training.CCNP Security v2.0 comprises of 4 module examinations: Once the candidates clears all the 4 modules is certified as CCNP Security v2.0 professional.
642-637 SECURE v1 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SECURE v1.0)
642-618 FIREWALL v2.0 Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v2.0)
642-648 VPN v2.0 Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions (VPN v2.0)
642-627 IPS v7.0 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System v7.0 - (IPS v7.0)
The prerequisite for certifying CCNP Security v2.0 certification is that the candidates should have cleared their CCNA & CCNA Security v2.0 certification or valid Cisco CCNA certification as a prerequisite. Professionals can use the benefits of CCNP Security v2.0 certification for 3 years and recertify for keeping the certification in a valid condition or can plan forrelevant higher level advance certification to keep the validity intact of CCNP Security v2.0 Certification. Their salaries depend on the job type, experience, hiring industry and size of the hiring company.
CCNP Security
CCNP Security certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.
Duration: Three Months
642-637 SECURE v1.0 (Secure v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches)
Module 1: Deploying Cisco IOS Software Network Foundation Protection Lesson
· Deploying Network Foundation Protection Controls
· Deploying Advanced Switched Data Plane Security Controls
· Implementing Cisco Identity-Based Network Services
· Deploying Basic 802.1X Features
· Deploying Advanced Routed Data Plane Security Controls
· Deploying Advanced Control Plane Security Controls
· Deploying Advanced Management Plane Security Controls
Module 2: Deploying Cisco IOS Software Threat Control and Containment
· Deploying Cisco IOS Software Network Address Translation
· Deploying Basic Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
· Deploying Advanced Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
· Deploying Cisco IOS Software IPS
Module 3: Deploying Cisco IOS Software Site-to-Site Transmission Security
· Site-to-Site VPN Architectures and Technologies
· Deploying VTI-Based Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs
· Deploying Scalable Authentication in Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs
· Deploying DMVPNs
· Deploying High Availability in Tunnel-Based IPsec VPNs
· Deploying GET VPN
Module 4: Deploying Secure Remote Access with Cisco IOS Software
· Remote Access VPN Architectures and Technologies
· Deploying Remote Access Solutions Using SSL VPN
· Deploying Remote Access Solutions Using Cisco Easy VPN
642-627 (IPS v7.0 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System v7.0)
· Introduction to Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Cisco IPS Software, and Supporting Devices
· Installing and Maintaining Cisco IPS Sensors
· Applying Cisco IPS Security Policies
· Adapting Traffic Analysis and Response to the Environment
· Managing and Analyzing Events
· Deploying Virtualization, High Availability, and High Performance Solutions
· Configuring and Maintaining Specific Cisco IPS Hardware
642-617 FIREWALL v1.0 Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions
· Introduction to the Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance
· Implementation of Basic Connectivity and Device Management
· Deployment of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Access Control Features
· Deployment of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Network Integration Features
· Deployment of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Virtualization and High-Availability Features
· Integration of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Security Service Modules
· Configuring Routing on the Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance
· Lab (Optional): Configuring Dynamic Routing
642-647 VPN v1.0 Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions
· Evaluate the Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance VPN subsystem
· Deploy Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance IPsec VPN solutions
· Deploy Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance Cisco AnyConnect remote access VPN solutions
· Deploy Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance clientless remote access VPN solutions
· Deploy advanced Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance VPN
The following courses are part of this Certification Track
1. Implementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
Overview
This is an advanced Cisco training course on Cisco routing configuration. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to configure and optimize a routing domain using OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, PBR, IP SLA and construct redistribution as needed. Learn the advanced routing skills you need to provide scalability for Cisco routers that are connected to LANs and WANs as part of a medium-to-large network site. You will learn how to dramatically increase the number of routers and sites using EIGRP and OSPF techniques, instead of redesigning the network when additional sites or configurations are added.
Skills Learned
- Configuration of IPv6 addressing, routing protocols, translation and tunneling
- Construction of redistribution between multiple routing protocols
- Construction of policy based routing
- Integration with an ISP using BGP
- Configuration of EIGRP routing in a large network
- Integration of branch office solutions with an enterprise routing domain
- Configuration of OSPF routing in a large network
PrerequisitesCCNA certification (ICND1 and ICND2) This course offers the official training for the 642-902 Implementing Cisco IP Routing certification exam, which is a component exam for the CCNP and CCIP certifications. Passing this exam will also refresh CCNA certification, which expires after three years.
Course OutlineModule 1: Planning Routing Services to Requirements- Assessing Complex Enterprise Network Requirements
- Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution
Module 2: Implementing an EIGRP-Based Solution- Planning Routing Implementations with EIGRP
- Implementing and Verifying Basic EIGRP for the Enterprise LAN Architecture
- Implementing and Verifying Basic EIGRP for the Enterprise WAN Architecture
- Implementing and Verifying EIGRP Authentication
- Using Advanced EIGRP Features, and OSPF Introduction
Module 3: Implementing a Scalable Multiarea Network OSPF-Based Solution- Planning Routing Implementations with OSPF as the Scalable Routing Protocol
- How OSPF Packet Processes Work
- Improving Routing Performance in a Complex Enterprise Network
- Configuring and Verifying OSPF Routing
- Configuring ad Verifying OSPF Route Summarization
- Configuring and Verifying OSPF Special Area Types
- Configuring and Verifying OSPF Authentication
Module 4: Implement an IPv4-Based Redistribution Solution- Assessing Network Routing Performance and Security Issues
- Operating a Network Using Multiple IP Routing Protocols
- Configuring and Verifying Route Redistribution
Module 5: Implementing Path Control- Assessing Path Control Network Performance Issues
- References to Additional Path Control in E-Learning
Module 6: Connect an Enterprise Network to an ISP Network- Planning the Enterprise-to-ISP Connection
- Considering the Advantages of Using BGP
- Comparing the Functions and Uses of EBGP and IBGP
- Configuring and Verifying Basic BGP Operations
- Using the BGP Attributes and Path Selection Process
- eLearning Training on IPv6 and Routing for Branch Offices and Remote Workers
2. Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
OverviewThis is an advanced Cisco training course on Cisco switching configuration. Upon completion of this course students will be able to configure and optimize a switched infrastructure using VLANS, STP, RSTP, MSTP, and HSRP. Additionally, students will be able to secure this switched infrastructure and integrate wireless and IP telephony solutions using multilayer switches.
Skills Learned
- Analyze campus network designs
- Implement VLANs in a network campus
- Implement spanning tree
- Implement inter-VLAN routing in a campus network
- Implement high-availability technologies and techniques using multilayer switches in a campus environment
- Implement security features in a switched network
- Integrate WLANs into a campus network
- Accommodate voice and video in campus networks
PrerequisitesCCNA certification (ICND1 and ICND2) This course offers the official training for the 642-813 Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks certification exam, which is a component exam for the CCNP and CCDP certifications. Passing this exam will also refresh CCNA certification, which expires after three years.
Course OutlineModule 1: Analyzing Campus Network Designs- Cisco Enterprise Campus Architecture
- Cisco Lifecycle Services and Network Implementation
Module 2: Implementing VLANs in a Campus Network- Applying Best Practices for VLAN Topologies
- Configuring Private VLANs
- Configuring Link Aggregation with EtherChannel
Module 3: Implementing Spanning Tree- Spanning Tree Protocol Enhancements
- Describing STP Stability Mechanisms
Module 4: Implementing Inter-VLAN Routing- Describing Routing Between VLANs
- Deploying Multilayer Switching with Cisco Express Forwarding
Module 5: Implementing a Highly Available Network- Understanding High Availability
- Implementing High Availability
- Implementing Network Monitoring
Module 6: Implementing Layer 3 High Availability- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with HSRP
- Configuring Layer 3 Redundancy with VRRP and GLBP
Module 7: Minimizing Service Loss and Data Theft in a Campus Network- Understanding Switch Security Issues
- Protecting Against Spoofing Attacks
Module 8: Accommodating Voice and Video in Campus Networks- Planning for Support of Voice in a Campus Network
- Integrating and Verifying VoIP in a Campus Infrastructure
- Working with Specialists to Accommodate Voice and Video on Campus Switches
Module 9: Integrating Wireless LAN into a Campus Network- Comparing WLANs to Campus Networks
- Assessing the Impact of WLANs on Campus Networks
- Preparing the Campus Infrastructure for WLANs
3. Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
Overview
This Cisco training course prepares you for Cisco Exam #642-832, so you will gain the skills needed to maintain your complex network environments and diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively. You will learn to troubleshoot and maintain particular technologies, and you will learn procedural and organizational aspects of the troubleshooting and maintenance processes.
Skills Learned
- Plan and document the most commonly performed maintenance functions in complex enterprise networks
- Develop a troubleshooting process to identify and resolve problems in complex enterprise networks
- Select tools that best support specific troubleshooting and maintenance processes in large, complex enterprise networks
- Maintenance procedures and fault resolution in switching- and routing-based environments
- Maintenance procedures and fault resolution in a secure infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and maintain integrated, complex enterprise networks
Who Should Attend This Course?The course will provide information about troubleshooting and maintaining particular technologies, as well as procedural and organizational aspects of the troubleshooting and maintenance process. The course is designed to teach professionals who work in complex network environments the skills they need to maintain their networks and to diagnose and resolve network problems quickly and effectively. A large part of the training will consist of practicing learned skills and supporting the concepts by putting them to use in a controlled environment. At the end of the course, you should have increased your skill level and developed a set of best practices based on your own experience as well as the experiences of other students that you can take back to their organizations.
Prerequisites TSHOOT is designed for network engineers with at least one year of professional work experience, who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Students will learn to plan and perform regular maintenance on complex enterprise routed and switched networks and use technology-based practices and a systematic ITIL-compliant approach to perform network troubleshooting.
Course OutlineModule 1: Planning Maintenance for Complex Networks- Applying Maintenance Methodologies
- Common Maintenance Processes and Procedures
- Network Maintenance Tools, Applications, and Resources
Module 2: Planning Troubleshooting Processes for Complex Enterprise Networks- Applying Troubleshooting Methodologies
- Planning and Implementing Troubleshooting Procedures
- Integrating Troubleshooting into the Network Maintenance Process
Module 3: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tools and Applications- Assembling a Basic Diagnostic Toolkit Using Cisco IOS Software
- Using Specialized Maintenance and Troubleshooting Tools
- Maintaining and Troubleshooting Campus Switching-Based Solutions
Module 4: Troubleshooting VLANs- Troubleshooting Spanning Tree
- Troubleshooting Switched Virtual Interfaces and Inter-VLAN Routing
- Troubleshooting FHRPs
- Troubleshooting Performance Problems on Switches
- References to Additional Campus Switching Technologies in E-Learning
Module 5: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Routing-Based Solutions- Troubleshooting Network Layer Connectivity
- Troubleshooting EIGRP
- Troubleshooting OSPF
- Troubleshooting Route Redistribution
- Troubleshooting BGP
- Troubleshooting Performance Problems on Routers
Module 6: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Network Security Solutions- Troubleshooting Security Features
- Security Features Review
- References to Additional Security Troubleshooting in E-Learning
Module 7: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Integrated, Complex Enterprise Networks- Troubleshooting Complex Environments
Routing & Switching (CCNP)
CCNP ExamsStudents preparing for the CCNP certification are required to clear three exams in order to qualify. These are:
642-902ROUTEImplementing Cisco IP Routing (ROUTE)
642-813SWITCHImplementing Cisco IP Switched Networks (SWITCH)
642-832TSHOOTTroubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks (TSHOOT)
Cisco CCNP Course Contents
- ROUTE – 642-902
- SWITCH-642-813
- TSHOOT-642-832
- Introduction to CCIE
- Introduction to Network Security & Ethical Hacking
- Overview on Satellite Broadcasting & Radio Networks
ROUTE – (642-902)
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocols – EIGRP
- Establishing Neighbors
- Topology Table
- IP Routing Table
- Optimizing EIGRP Convergence
- Route Filtering
- Route Summarization
- Authetication
- Planning
- Verification
- Configuration
- Neighbors
- Adjacencies Formation (on LAN & WAN)
- Link State Advt – LSAs
- Link State Database
- Route Filtering & Summerization
- Areas & Special Areas
- Authentication
- Virtual Links
- Redistribution into EIGRP
- Redistribution into OSPF
- Redistribution with Distribute Lists
- Redistribution with Route Map
- Policy Based Routing – PBR
- Internal BGP
- External BGP
- Neighbors
- Verifying BGP Tables
- Route Filtering
- IPv6 Addressing
- IPV6 Routing
- Configuring IPv6 Address
- Tunnels
SWITCH – (642-813)
Building Campus Network
- Layer 2 Switch
- Layer 3 Switch
- Tables used in Switching
- Switch port Configuration
- VLANs & VLAN Trunks & VTP
- Ether Channel
- STP & PVST+
- Adv. STP (RSTP & MST)
- Inter VLAN Routing
- Multi-Layer Switching (MLS)
Designing Campus Networks - Hierarchical Network Design
- Modular Network Design
- Router Redundancy in Multilayer Switching
- HSRP
- VRRP
- GLBP
Campus Network Services - IP Telephony
- Wireless LANs
Securing Switched Networks - Port Security
- Port-based Authentication
- Mitigating Spoofing Attacks
- Best practices for Securing Switches
- TSHOOT – (642-832)
- Securing Switched Networks
- Introduction to Network Maintenance
- Introduction to Troubleshooting Process
- Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Basic & Adv. Cisco Catalyst Switch Troubleshooting
- Introduction to Troubelshooting Routing Protocols
- Security Troubleshooting
- IP Services Troubleshooting
- IP Communications Troubleshooting
- IPv6 Troubleshooting
- Advanced Services Troubleshooting
- Large Enterprise Network Troubleshooting
Welcome to the CertificationKits CCNA Security Certification Center. Here you will find tons of resources to help you pass your CCNA Security 640-554 exam. You can literally spend days, weeks, months here and it is all FREE for you to enjoy and to assist you in preparing and passing your CCNA Security exam on your way to more opportunity and a better job.
We highly suggest that you have a full blown CCNA Security Study Guide and a CCNA Security home lab with the right routers, switches and newly required ASA device in it at your disposal so you can really learn the concepts to not only pass your CCNA Security exam, but also have the knowledge to do the job in the real world. No paper CCNA Security individuals here! So below you will find links for our article on how to build a CCNA Security Lab in a cost effective manner
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.
CCNP Security v2.0 training.CCNP Security v2.0 comprises of 4 module examinations: Once the candidates clears all the 4 modules is certified as CCNP Security v2.0 professional.
642-637 SECURE v1 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SECURE v1.0)
642-618 FIREWALL v2.0 Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v2.0)
642-648 VPN v2.0 Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions (VPN v2.0)
642-627 IPS v7.0 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System v7.0 - (IPS v7.0)
The prerequisite for certifying CCNP Security v2.0 certification is that the candidates should have cleared their CCNA & CCNA Security v2.0 certification or valid Cisco CCNA certification as a prerequisite. Professionals can use the benefits of CCNP Security v2.0 certification for 3 years and recertify for keeping the certification in a valid condition or can plan forrelevant higher level advance certification to keep the validity intact of CCNP Security v2.0 Certification. Their salaries depend on the job type, experience, hiring industry and size of the hiring company.
CCNP Security
CCNP Security certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.
Duration: Three Months
642-637 SECURE v1.0 (Secure v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches)
Module 1: Deploying Cisco IOS Software Network Foundation Protection Lesson
· Deploying Network Foundation Protection Controls
· Deploying Advanced Switched Data Plane Security Controls
· Implementing Cisco Identity-Based Network Services
· Deploying Basic 802.1X Features
· Deploying Advanced Routed Data Plane Security Controls
· Deploying Advanced Control Plane Security Controls
· Deploying Advanced Management Plane Security Controls
Module 2: Deploying Cisco IOS Software Threat Control and Containment
· Deploying Cisco IOS Software Network Address Translation
· Deploying Basic Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
· Deploying Advanced Zone-Based Policy Firewalls
· Deploying Cisco IOS Software IPS
Module 3: Deploying Cisco IOS Software Site-to-Site Transmission Security
· Site-to-Site VPN Architectures and Technologies
· Deploying VTI-Based Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs
· Deploying Scalable Authentication in Site-to-Site IPsec VPNs
· Deploying DMVPNs
· Deploying High Availability in Tunnel-Based IPsec VPNs
· Deploying GET VPN
Module 4: Deploying Secure Remote Access with Cisco IOS Software
· Remote Access VPN Architectures and Technologies
· Deploying Remote Access Solutions Using SSL VPN
· Deploying Remote Access Solutions Using Cisco Easy VPN
642-627 (IPS v7.0 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System v7.0)
· Introduction to Intrusion Prevention and Detection, Cisco IPS Software, and Supporting Devices
· Installing and Maintaining Cisco IPS Sensors
· Applying Cisco IPS Security Policies
· Adapting Traffic Analysis and Response to the Environment
· Managing and Analyzing Events
· Deploying Virtualization, High Availability, and High Performance Solutions
· Configuring and Maintaining Specific Cisco IPS Hardware
642-617 FIREWALL v1.0 Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions
· Introduction to the Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance
· Implementation of Basic Connectivity and Device Management
· Deployment of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Access Control Features
· Deployment of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Network Integration Features
· Deployment of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Virtualization and High-Availability Features
· Integration of Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Security Service Modules
· Configuring Routing on the Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance
· Lab (Optional): Configuring Dynamic Routing
642-647 VPN v1.0 Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions
· Evaluate the Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance VPN subsystem
· Deploy Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance IPsec VPN solutions
· Deploy Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance Cisco AnyConnect remote access VPN solutions
· Deploy Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance clientless remote access VPN solutions
· Deploy advanced Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance VPN
