CCNA Security Study Guide: Exam 640-553 - Softcover

Boyles, Tim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470527676 ISBN 13: 9780470527672

Publisher: Sybex, 2010

Synopsis

A complete study guide for the new CCNA Security certification exam

In keeping with its status as the leading publisher of CCNA study guides, Sybex introduces the complete guide to the new CCNA security exam. The CCNA Security certification is the first step towards Cisco's new Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) and Cisco Certified Internetworking Engineer-Security.

CCNA Security Study Guide fully covers every exam objective. The companion CD includes the Sybex Test Engine, flashcards, and a PDF of the book.

• The CCNA Security certification is the first step toward Cisco's new CCSP and Cisco Certified Internetworking Engineer-Security
• Describes security threats facing modern network infrastructures and how to mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs
• Explores implementing AAA on Cisco routers and secure network management and reporting
• Shows how to implement Cisco IOS firewall and IPS feature sets plus site-to-site VPNs using SDM
• CD includes the Sybex Test Engine, flashcards, and the book in PDF format

With hands-on labs and end-of-chapter reviews, CCNA Security Study Guide thoroughly prepares you for certification.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Prepare for Cisco's CCNA Security certification exam

Validate your ability to secure Cisco networks with Cisco's CCNA Security certification. This in-depth study guide prepares you for exam 640-553, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS). Topics include identifying threats and analyzing risks, creating a security policy, securing Cisco routers, configuring AAA using Cisco Secure ACS, configuring defenses against Layer 2 attacks, implementing a Cisco IOS firewall, and much more. Inside, you'll find:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Practical written and hands-on labs to reinforce critical skills

• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the contextof actual job roles

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

SYBEX TEST ENGINE:

Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:

Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.

Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Includes Real-World Scenarios, Hands-On and Written Labs,

and Leading-Edge Exam Prep Software Featuring:

• Custom Test Engine

• Hundreds of Sample Questions

• Electronic Flashcards

• Entire Book in PDF

About the Author:

Tim Boyles, CCNA, CCNA Security, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GCIH, GAWN, has over 20 years of professional IT experience, specializing in network administration and security. He is currently an IT manager based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Tim was previously the security practice leader for the South Central operation of BT Global Services and has been engaged for a number of years in consulting for numerous large corporate clients. He is also a mentor instructor for the SANS Institute, having conducted sessions on CISSP training, incident handling, wireless penetration testing, and web application security.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470527676
• ISBN 13: 9780470527672
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 552