CCNA SECURITY

This is a course that is higly recommended  for network security specialists, security administrators, and network security support engineers.

The inevitable network attacks can be as great in numbers as the systems that they attempt to break in. Without a proper security system , any part of any network can be at risk of virus attacks or hacking. Routers, switches, and hosts can all be easily invaded by black hat hackers, company rivals, or even the employees. Solution- Core knowledge of security threats and security infrastructure and skills to mitigate the outside threats.

The CCNA Security training is the best way to know about the various networks threats and different strategies to mitigate them. The CCNA Security credential validates your capabilities for job roles such as network security specialists or support engineers and security administrators. In the CCNA Security course, the students learn to install and troubleshoot, as well as monitor network devices for integrity, confidentiality, and availability.

The CCNA Security training introduces students to core security technologies and teaches how to make security policies and strategies to mitigate risks. A certified CCNA Security professional specializes in developing a security infrastructure, diagnosing threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and avert security threats.

One cannot really find companies offering  ccna security  training in Nigeria ;the reason I would say you should use online resource or go for a boot camp in any training firm aroud your locality

The official curriculum used for the training, gives the students all the essential knowledge and skills required to perform security tasks

The Key topics covered in the CCNA Security training include:

* Firewalls

* Intrusion Detection and Prevention

* Layer 2 and 3 Security

* Authentication, Authorization and Accounting

* Cisco's SDM (Security Device Manager)

* Cryptography Techniques

* Voice and Storage Area Networking

To be certify in CCNA Security training candidates must be well familiar with the basic computer Knowledge, be CCNA certified and possess sound networking concepts and skill. This associate level certifications exam covers safeguarding of Cisco routers and switches and their associated networks. The CCNA certificate is valid only for three years, and if someone wishes to re-sit the exam, he must pass a CCNA exam (wireless, security or voice).

Upon the completion of the CCNA Security training, the students will be able proficient in:

* Protecting network device access

* Eliminating threats to networks using ACLs

* Implementing secure network management and reporting

* Implementing AAA on network devices

* Preventing common Layer 2 attacks

* Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set

* Configuring site-to-site IPSec VPNs with Cisco IOS features

 EXAM COST: same as CCNA R&S