1. Technical Update & Future
Jaskaran Kalsi
Assoc. Technical Manager - Europe & CEE

2. Agenda Current Course Portfolio CCNA Security Overview
Positioning
CCNA Security Overview
Packet Tracer v5.1
Multi-User
IPC
Equipment Promotions
Existing bundles
CCNA Security
Academy Connection
New features

3. Cisco Networking Academy Curricula Portfolio
Building Scalable Internetworks
Implementing Secured Converged Wide-Area Networks
Building Multilayer Switched Networks
Optimizing Converged Networks
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
CCNA
Security
Network Fundamentals
Routing Protocols and Concepts
LAN Switching and Wireless
Accessing the WAN
Network Professional
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
CCNP
Security
CCNA Discovery
CCNA Exploration
NOTE: this is a build slide
Our current portfolio consists of 13 courses, plus a new course will be added to the portfolio in 2009
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software —the IT Essentials curriculum provides an overview of how the internal components of a computer work The course covers laptops and portable devices, assembling/disassembling PC components, wireless connectivity, security, safety and environmental issues associated with installing, configuring and troubleshooting and a PC.
CCNA Discovery (4 courses) —the CCNA Discovery curriculum provides an introduction to networking. It teaches networking based on application and helps students develop foundational routing, switching, and WAN knowledge and experience, which can be applied toward entry-level careers in networking for small and medium-sized businesses.
CCNA Exploration (4 courses) —the CCNA Exploration curriculum provides an introduction to networking. It teaches networking based on technology. It covers routing, switching, and WAN protocols and theory at deeper levels to help students succeed in networking-related degree programs and a range of professions.
CCNA Security - We are developing an entirely new security course that aligns with the new Cisco CCNA Security certification. This new course, named CCNA Security, is being designed to help Networking Academy students develop a comprehensive understanding of network security concepts, gain knowledge and skills needed to earn the CCNA Security certification and become entry-level security specialists. The global, generally available (GA) release of CCNA Security is scheduled for July 2009
CCNP (4 courses) —the CCNP curriculum focuses on the advanced routing, secure wide area access, multilayer switching, and networking management skills required to implement and maintain converged enterprise networks.
Packet Tracer — Provides a realistic simulation and visualization learning environment that supplements classroom equipment. Packet Tracer is a foundational teaching tool for CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration, and Packet Tracer activities are embedded in the course content. Both curricula include embedded e-doing, which applies the principle that people learn best by interacting with computer-based activities. Interactive learning promotes the exploration of networking concepts and experimentation with tools such as Packet Tracer and Flash-based activities to help students develop a greater understanding of networking technologies.
IT Essentials
IT Technician
Packet Tracer
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills

4. CCNA Security

5. 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.
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 5

6. Security Certifications
Professional-level
Associate-level
Cisco Certified Security Profession (CCSP) Certification
Revised
CCSP Certification
CCNA Security
Certification
CCNA Security Course
SND
IINS
( )
Network Security 1 & 2 (NS1/NS2) Courses
SNRS
SNRS
Key Points:
Current NS1/NS2 courses prepared students for 2 of the 5 exams at the professional level certification. The new CCNA Security course will prepare students for the new associate level certification of CCNA Security. As shown, the exam for CCNA Security is fundamentally different then what NS1/NS2 courses prepared for.
Background Info:
The arrow showing “pre-req” mean that CCNA Security certification is a requirement to achieve CCSP professional certification
Exams for CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification
IINS = Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security – This is the exam that is taken to earn CCNA Security certification
SND (Exam ) = Securing Network Devices – This exam was revised and evolved to the IINS exam
SNRS ( ) = Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches – This exam is being revised as
SNPA ( ) = Securing Networks with PIX and ASA – This exam is being replaced by , Securing Networks with ASA Foundation
IPS ( ) = Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention Systems – no changes to this exam
HIPS ( ) = Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent – This is 1 of 4 elective exam, being EOL’ed
CCNA Security certification represents the first certification step for individuals interested in a career in security technologies and serves as a pre-requisite for professional level certifications. CCNA certification is a pre-requisite for CCNA Security certification
CCNA certification is a pre-requisite for CCNA Security certification
SNPA
SNAF
IPS
IPS
IINS = Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security
HIPS - Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent
EOL - Nov 17, 2009
HIPS

7. CCNA Security: Target Audience
Students:
College and University-level students in advanced degree programs or seeking career-oriented, entry-level Security specialist skills.
Career starters, Career enhancers, Career changers.
Academies: Vocational and University Sector 7

8. CCNA Security: Course Design
One 70 hour course format
Delivered in the 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
1 complex hands-on lab per chapter and Packet Tracer activities
Provided as separate .zip files downloaded from AC; not packaged within the GUI
9 end of chapter exams; 1 final exam
Available in English only, no translated versions are planned 8

9. Equipment Requirements
Goal is to minimize equipment costs
- Uses CCNA Discovery/Exploration equipment bundle and topology
- NetLab compatible topology - enabled for remote operation
Additional investment required for memory upgrade and Advanced IOS images
Description
Mfr.
Part Number
Qty.
Modular Router w/2xFE, 2 WAN slots, 32 FL/128 DR
Cisco
CISCO1841 3
128 to 192MB SODIMM DRAM factory upgrade for the Cisco 1841 
MEM D 2
64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash Memory 
MEM CF
2-Port Async/Sync Serial WAN Interface Card 
WIC-2A/S or WIC-2T
V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart Serial, 10 Feet 
CAB-SS-V35MT
V.35 Cable, DCE Female to Smart Serial, 10 Feet 
CAB-SS-V35FC
Catalyst / BT LAN Base Image
WS-C TT-L
(Optional) Rackmount Kit for the 1841
ACS-1841-RM-19
Cisco IOS Release 12.4(20)T1 Advanced IP Services
c1841-advipservicesk9-mz T1.bin 9

10. CCNA Security: Course Outline
Course Chapter Titles
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.
CCNA Security includes instruction in the 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 structure. CCNA Security provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their skill set and prepare for new roles managing converged networks. 10

11. Enrollment & Training
Student enrollment pre-requisite: CCNA-level knowledge required
Instructor Training guidelines:
CCNA-level knowledge required
Required for new CCNA Security instructors
Fast track possible with evidence of CCNA Security or higher certification
Existing NS1, NS2 or CCNP: ISCW instructors permitted to teach CCNA Security
Instructor Training
BDL format with 3-day in-person preferred; Can also be delivered 100% remote
BDL Best Practices guide developed to provide guidelines on how to deliver course in a BDL environment 11

12. CCNA Security: Release Dates and Availability
Early January 2009
Draft Scope and Sequence
Mid-April 2009
Beta Release of student course:
For instructor training and preview purposes
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
Mar 2009
Virtual SMT for Beta Release
End of Jun 2009
Virtual SMT for GA Release
Jan
Mar
Apr
Jun
Jul
2009

13. Packet Tracer v5.1
Collaboration
Inter-Process Communications

14. Case Study: Multi-User Functionality
PT 5.0 is a network-capable (peer to peer) application. (PT 4.11 is a standalone application)
If PT 5.0 on MY computer can communicate with PT 5.0 on YOUR computer, we can have Collaborative and Competitive Network building, using the real network to carry the Packet Tracer virtual packets
This connectivity between multiple instances of PT will support teamwork, classroom games, instructor consoles, and remote instructor-student and student-student interactions

16. Packet Tracer v5.1: What’s New?
Maintenance updated - Bug Fixes
x2 P1 Bug Fixes
Route Redistribution
Dragging an AP in Physical Mode of Packet Tracer
Support internally developed applications:
Includes the activation of the IPC Controls
As mentioned earlier v5.1 is a maintenance release that includes two main changes. Just so you are aware maintenance releases are software upgrades that fix bugs that were identified in a previous version – so in this case v5.0. In particular, this v5.1 release fixes two P1 (priority 1) bugs which were identified.
One of the P1 bugs was related to Route redistribution and the other was to do with dragging an Access Point in the physical mode of Packet Tracer. The impact of these two bugs was that they caused the application to crash.
The second major change is the activation of the IPC Controls, this option which is now available to users allows them to register and launch external applications using the communication processes of the API built within Packet Tracer.
I will clarify this process in a short while when I demonstrate how this functionality works. Firstly, lets have a look in more detail at the IPC Controls now built within Packet Tracer.

17. IPC Theory Packet Tracer Application API External App Using IPC
Controls

18. Packet Tracer v5.1: IPC Controls

19. Packet Tracer: v5.0 EOL Remove Packet Tracer v5.0 from download site
PT v5.0 has been removed when PT v5.1 was deployed
PT web page will reference PT v5.1
All PT activities created with PT 4.x, 5.x were verified to be compatible with v5.1.
Migration strategy from previous versions to PT v5.1
Recommendation to all users to download PT v5.1
Communications via IMN announcement, PT webpage, and PT v5.1 FAQs
Recommended to users of earlier PT versions who encounter a problem to download PT v5.1 as first course of action.
We do not really have an End of Life plan for Packet Tracer, the tradition has been that whenever we have a new version, the previous release is completely removed and replaced with the new release, this is because that backward compatibility is completely guaranteed.
There have also been extensive tests completed that will ensure that any activities created with the previous version 5.0 will be compatible and run on the new version 5.1.
With regard to a migration strategy, everyone is recommended to move across and start using v5.1; however we understand that there is no compelling reason to do this given the fact that the curriculum does not mandate that the new version is used and nor do the embedded activities state that the new version be used. The need for this new version only arises when there is the need to use external applications using the IPC.
In saying this, communication has been clear and our recommendation is that we ask everybody when they have the opportunity, to go into Academy Connection and download the new version 5.1.

20. Quiz Questions
Approximately which month and year will the CCNA Security course be released?
Answer: July 2009
Approximately which month and year is Packet Tracer v5.2 scheduled to be released?
How many chapters are in the new CCNA Security course?
Answer: 9

21. Equipment Bundles

22. Current EUP-341 Promotion
EUP-341 promotion renewed
25th April - 26th July, 2009
Current contents:
CCNA
CCNP
NetLab
IP Telephony
Bundles no longer available:
Wireless
Network Security 1 & 2
Remember: 75% discount on all equipment bundles 22

23. CCNA Security
CCNA Security recommended lab (CCNA Security Scope & Sequence):
x1 Cisco 1841 Router - IP Base IOS
x2 Cisco 1841 Router - Adv IP Serv IOS
x3 Cisco Catalyst 2960 Switches
Cables 23

24. CCNA Security Bundle Availability

25. CCNA Security Bundle Availability

26. Academy Connection

27. Academy Connection

28. CCNA Security - Availability

29. New Academy Locator

30. Additional Improvements & Offerings
April 2009
Introduction of Academy URL option
May 2009
Reintroducing ‘Search by Keyword’ option within Academy Locator
New ‘User Interface” for Membership Directory
Important - Exam Fee Waiver Program
Availability of x6 vouchers for Active Academy Instructors
Offering 100% discount
CCNA or (ICND1 + ICND2)
CCNP 1-4