Cisco Certified Security Professional - CCSP  
 
The CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification provides network professionals with professional level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco secure networks. CCSP holders are actively involved in developing business solutions and designing and delivering multiple levels of security departments.

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  Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA 640-607)  
     
  Students get real hands on experience with Cisco 2600 Series routers equipped with ISDU BRI and T1 DSU/CSU WAN Interface Cards.
 
       
    Overview of LAN/WAN technologies
OSI Model
Physical infrastructure & LAN technologies
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
IP Addressing and Subneting
LAN Switching
VLANs
Cisco IOS
Cisco Router Password Recovery
Managing Cisco IOS files
IP Routing and troubleshooting
RIP and IGRP
IPX Access lists
WAN technologies (ISDN, Frame Relay, PPP)
 
   
  SECUR 642-501* - Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR) (formerly MCNS)  
  Exam Description  
  The Securing Cisco IOS Networks exam (SECUR 642-501) is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional, Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco VPN Specialist, and Cisco IDS Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the SECUR 1.0 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to secure Cisco IOS router networks. CCNA or CCDA recertification candidates who pass the 642-501 exam will be considered recertified at the CCNA or CCDA level.
 
    Exam Topics  
    The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on this exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.
 
   
Basic Cisco Router Security
Secure administrative access for Cisco routers
Describe the components of a basic AAA implementation
  Test the perimeter router AAA implementation using applicable debug commands
 
Advanced AAA Security for Cisco Router Networks
Describe the features and architecture of CSACS 3.0 for Windows
Configure the perimeter router to enable AAA processes to use a TACACS remote service
   
Cisco Router Threat Mitigation
Disable unused router services and interfaces
Use access lists to mitigate common router security threats
   
Cisco IOS Firewall CBAC Configuration
Define the Cisco IOS Firewall and CBAC
Configure CBAC
   
Cisco IOS Firewall Authentication Proxy Configuration
Describe how authentication proxy technology works
Configure AAA on a Cisco IOS Firewall
   
Cisco IOS Firewall IDS Configuration
Name the two types of signature implementations used by the Cisco IOS Firewall IDS
Initialize a Cisco IOS Firewall IDS router
   
Building Basic IPSec Using Cisco Routers
Configure a Cisco router for IPSec using pre-shared keys
Verify the IKE and IPSec configuration
  Explain the issues regarding configuring IPSec manually and using RSA encrypted nonces
   
Building Advanced IPSec VPNs Using Cisco Routers and Certificate Authorities
Advanced IPSec VPNs using Cisco Routers and CAs
   
Configuring Cisco Remote Access IPSec VPNs
Describe the Easy VPN Server
   
Managing Enterprise VPN Routers
Managing Enterprise VPN Routers TOP
 
   
  CSPFA 642-521* - Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA)
    Exam Description  
    The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced exam (CSPFA 642-521) is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco Firewall Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CSPFA 3.1 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the PIX Firewall product family. CCNA or CCDA recertification candidates who pass the 642-521 CSPFA exam will be considered recertified at the CCNA or CCDA level.  
    Exam Topics  
    The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on this exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.

 
   
Cisco PIX Firewall Technology and Features
Firewalls
PIX Firewall models
 
Cisco PIX Firewall Family
PIX Firewall models
PIX services module
  PIX Firewall licensing
   
Getting Started with the Cisco PIX Firewall
User interface
Examining the PIX Firewall status
  ASA security levels
  Basic PIX Firewall configuration
  Syslog configuration
  DHCP server configuration
  PPPoE and the PIX Firewall
 
Translations and Connections
Transport Protocols
Network Address Translation
  Configuring DNS Support
  Port Address Translations
   
Access Control Lists and Content Filtering
ACLS
Converting Conduits to ACLS
  Using ACLS
   
Object Grouping
Overview of object grouping
Getting started with object groups
  Configuring object groups
  Nested object groups
   
Advanced Protocol Handling
Advanced protocols
Multimedia support
   
Attack Guards, Intrusion Detection, and Shunning
Attack guards
Intrusion detection
   
Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting
Introduction
Installation of CSACS for Windows NT
  Authentication configuration
  Downloadable ACLS
   
Failover
Understanding failover
Serial failover configuration
  LAN-based failover configuration
   
Virtual Private Networks
PIX Firewall enables a secure VPN
Prepare to configure VPN support
  Configure IKE parameter
  Configure IPSec parameters
  Test and verify VPN configuration
  Cisco VPN Client
  Scale PIX Firewall VPNs
   
System Maintenance
Remote access
Command authorization
   
Cisco PIX Device Manager
PDM overview
Prepare for PDM
  Using PDM to configure the PIX Firewall
  Using PDM to create a site-to-site VPN
  Using PDM to create a remote access VPN
   
Enterprise PIX Firewall Management
Configuring access and translation rules
Reporting, tools, and administration
   
Enterprise PIX Firewall Maintenance
Introduction to the auto update server
PIX Firewall and AUS communication settings
  Devices, images, and assignments
  Reports and administration
   
Firewall Services Module
FWSM overview
Using PDM with the FWSM TOP
 
   
  CSVPN 642-511* - Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN)  
    Exam Description  
    The Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks exam (CSVPN 642-511) is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco VPN Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CSVPN 3.1 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify, and manage the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator, Cisco VPN Software Client, and Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client feature set. CCNA or CCDA recertification candidates who pass the 642-511 CSVPN exam will be considered recertified at the CCNA or CCDA level.  
    Exam Topics  
    The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on this exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam.  
     
   
Overview of Virtual Private Networks and IPSec Technologies
Cisco products enable a secure VPN
IPSec overview
  IPSec protocol framework
  How IPSec works
   
Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Concentrator Series Hardware
Overview of the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series
Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator
  Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series Client support
   
Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator for Remote Access Using Pre-shared Keys
Overview of remote access using pre-shared keys
Initial configuration of the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series for remote access
  Browser configuration of the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator
  Configure users and groups
  More in-depth configuration information
  Configure the Cisco Windows VPN Software Client
   
Configure Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Series Concentrator for Remote Access Using Digital Certificates
CA support overview
Certificate generation
  Validating certificates
  Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series for CA support
   
Configure the Cisco Virtual Private Network Firewall Feature for IPSec Software Client
Overview of software client's firewall feature
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