© 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco ConfidentialPresentation_ID 1 CCNA Security April 9, 2009

Presentation_ID 2 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential Agenda  CCNA Security Overview  Target Audience  Course Design  Equipment Requirements  Enrollment and Training  Release Dates and Availability  Communications and Resources  Q&A

Presentation_ID 3 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential 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 exam)  CCNA Security course IS NOT a replacement for the current Network Security 1 and Network Security 2 (NS1 and NS2) courses

Presentation_ID 4 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential 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

Presentation_ID 5 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio Student Networking Knowledge and Skills CCNP IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Network Professional IT Technician Network Technician Network Associate Network Specialist IT Essentials CCNA Discovery CCNP Security CCNA Exploration Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Designing and Supporting Computer Networks Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN CCNA Security Building Scalable Internetworks Implementing Secured Converged Wide-Area Networks Building Multilayer Switched Networks Optimizing Converged Networks Packet Tracer

Presentation_ID 6 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential Security Certifications SND Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) Certification IINS ( ) CCNA Security Certification CCNA Security Course SNRS SNPA IPS Elective Exam Network Security 1 & 2 (NS1/NS2) Courses SNAF IPS SNRS Revised CCSP Certification Professional-level Associate-level CCNA certification is a pre-requisite for CCNA Security certification Elective Exam

Presentation_ID 7 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential 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)

Presentation_ID 8 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential 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

Presentation_ID 9 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential 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 DescriptionMfr.Part NumberQty. Modular Router w/2xFE, 2 WAN slots, 32 FL/128 DR CiscoCISCO to 192MB SODIMM DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 1841 CiscoMEM D2 64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash Memory CiscoMEM CF2 2-Port Async/Sync Serial WAN Interface Card CiscoWIC-2A/S or WIC-2T3 V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart Serial, 10 Feet CiscoCAB-SS-V35MT2 V.35 Cable, DCE Female to Smart Serial, 10 Feet CiscoCAB-SS-V35FC2 Catalyst / BT LAN Base Image CiscoWS-C TT-L3 (Optional) Rackmount Kit for the 1841 CiscoACS-1841-RM-193 Cisco IOS Release 12.4(20)T1 Advanced IP Services Ciscoc1841-advipservicesk9- mz T1.bin 2

Presentation_ID 10 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential CCNA Security Course Outline Course Chapters and Goals Ch. 1 Modern Network Security Threats Goal: Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network. Ch. 2 Securing Network Devices Goal: Securing administrative access on Cisco routers. Ch. 3 Authentication, Authorization and Accounting Goal: Securing administrative access with AAA. Ch. 4 Implementing Firewall Technologies Goal: Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter. Ch. 5 Implementing Intrusion Prevention Goal: Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network. Ch. 6 Securing the Local Area Network Goal: Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features. Ch. 7 Cryptographic Systems Goal: Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity. Ch. 8 Implementing Virtual Private Networks Goal: Implement secure virtual private networks. Ch. 9 Managing A Secure Network Goal: Given the security needs of an enterprise, create and implement a comprehensive security policy.

Presentation_ID 11 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential 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

Presentation_ID 12 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential CCNA Security Release Dates and Availability End of July 2009 General Availability (GA) Release—student and instructor materials: Released at same time with Packet Tracer v5.2 GA Use for teaching student classes JulJan Mid-April 2009 Beta Release of student course:  For instructor training and preview purposes Apr Early January 2009 Draft Scope and Sequence Mar Mar 2009 Virtual SMT for Beta Release Jun End of Jun 2009 Virtual SMT for GA Release 2009

Presentation_ID 13 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential Communications and Resources  Announcements sent via 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

Presentation_ID 14 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential Q and A

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Presentation_ID 16 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Confidential