CCNA Security

CCNA Security is a new Associate Level certification designed to build upon the CCNA certification and as a prerequisite for the CCSP - Cisco Certified Security Professional certification. The Cisco CCNA Security certification validates the knowledge required to install, troubleshoot, and monitor Cisco security network devices. In addition, CCNA Security confirms an individual's skills for job roles such as network security specialist, security administrator, and network security support engineer. Prior to obtaining CCNA Security, an individual must hold and active CCNA certification.
CCNA Security Benefits
Takes full advantage of the CCNA certification as the foundation for careers in Cisco security technologies
Prepares you for new career opportunities in security networking
Represents an important step toward the Cisco CCSP® and other professional-level Cisco certifications
Cisco will be retiring the course, SND - Securing Cisco Network Devices, as of November 17, 2008. SND will be replaced with IINS - Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security, which is recommended prior to taking the IINS 640-553 exam. IINS is based on the SND content, but adds several new components.
IINS Course Components
Module 1: Introduction to Network Security Principles
Network Security Fundamentals, Attack Methodologies, Operations Security, Cisco Self-Defending Networks
Module 2: Perimeter Security
Administrative Access to Cisco Routers, Cisco SDM, AAA on a Cisco Router Using the Local Database and on Secure ACS, Secure Management/Reporting, Locking Down the Router
Module 3: Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls
Firewall Technologies, Static Packet Filters Using ACLs, Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall
Module 4: Site-to-Site VPNs
Cryptographic Services, Symmetric Encryption, Examining Cryptographic Hashes and Digital Signatures, Asymmetric Encryption and PKI, IPsec Fundamentals, Site-to-Site IPsec VPN, IPsec on a Site-to-Site VPN Using Cisco SDM
Module 5: Network Security Using Cisco IOS IPS
IPS Technologies, Cisco IOS IPS Using Cisco SDM
Module 6: LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview
Endpoint Security, SAN Security, Voice Security, Layer 2 Attacks
Certification Requirements
Exams and Courses
Required Exam
Recommended Training
640-822 ICND1
ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1
640-816 ICND2
ICND2 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2
640-553 IINS
IINS - Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security
Or
Or
640-802 CCNA
CCNA Boot Camp v2.0
640-553 IINS
IINS - Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security
The following courses help you prepare for this certification.
ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1
ICND2 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 2
CCNA Security e-Camp
CCNA Boot Camp v2.0
IINS - Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security

The Global Knowledge Difference
Our Cisco Security courses are built using a unique lab topology that sets us apart from other Cisco training providers by enhancing our hands-on labs to include PCs in all Security Zones and exclusive, realistic scenarios that you won't find in standard labs.