CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide: Build your knowledge of network security and pass your CCNA Security exam (210-260)

Glen D. Singh · Michael Vinod · Vijay Anandh

Jun 2018 · Packt Publishing Ltd

About this ebook

Become a Cisco security specialist by developing your skills in network security and explore advanced security technologiesKey FeaturesEnhance your skills in network security by learning about Cisco’s device configuration and installationUnlock the practical aspects of CCNA security to secure your devicesExplore tips and tricks to help you achieve the CCNA Security 210-260 CertificationBook Description

With CCNA Security certification, a network professional can demonstrate the skills required to develop security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. The CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide will help you grasp the fundamentals of network security and prepare you for the Cisco CCNA Security Certification exam.

You’ll begin by getting a grip on the fundamentals of network security and exploring the different tools available. Then, you’ll see how to securely manage your network devices by implementing the AAA framework and configuring different management plane protocols.

Next, you’ll learn about security on the data link layer by implementing various security toolkits. You’ll be introduced to various firewall technologies and will understand how to configure a zone-based firewall on a Cisco IOS device. You’ll configure a site-to-site VPN on a Cisco device and get familiar with different types of VPNs and configurations. Finally, you’ll delve into the concepts of IPS and endpoint security to secure your organization’s network infrastructure.

By the end of this book, you’ll be ready to take the CCNA Security Exam (210-260).

What you will learnGrasp the fundamentals of network securityConfigure routing protocols to secure network devicesMitigate different styles of security attacks using Cisco devicesExplore the different types of firewall technologiesDiscover the Cisco ASA functionality and gain insights into some advanced ASA configurationsImplement IPS on a Cisco device and understand the concept of endpoint securityWho this book is for

CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide can help you become a network security engineer, a cyber security professional, or a security administrator. You should have valid CCENT or CCNA Routing and Switching certification before taking your CCNA Security exam.

About the author

Glen D. Singh is a cybersecurity instructor and consultant for various institutions within the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He conducts multiple training exercises in offensive security, digital forensics, and network security annually. He also holds various information security certifications, such as the EC-Council's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), Cisco's CCNA Security, CCNA Routing and Switching, and many others in the field of network security. Michael Vinod is a freelance IT trainer and consultant specializing in Cisco routing, switching, and security technologies. He has expertise in the field of networking, with close to 3 years of field experience and 7 years of experience, as a Cisco training consultant. He has a passion for training individuals on Cisco technologies and has received accolades from various clients. Vijay Anandh is an IT consultant and public speaker specializing in Cisco routing and switching, security, and F5 load balancer technologies. He has 9 years of combined experience as a training consultant and network architect.