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CCNA Security Exam Cram (Exam IINS 640-553), Rough Cuts

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  • Copyright 2009
  • Dimensions: 6" x 9"
  • Pages: 552
  • Edition: 1st
  • Rough Cuts
  • ISBN-10: 0-7686-8735-7
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-8735-4

This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book.

In this book you’ll learn how to:

  • Build a secure network using security controls
  • Secure network perimeters
  • Implement secure management and harden routers
  • Implement network security policies using Cisco IOS firewalls
  • Understand cryptographic services
  • Deploy IPsec virtual private networks (VPNs)
  • Secure networks with Cisco IOS® IPS
  • Protect switch infrastructures
  • Secure endpoint devices, storage area networks (SANs), and voice networks

WRITTEN BY A LEADING EXPERT:

Eric Stewart is a self-employed network security contractor who finds his home in Ottawa, Canada. Eric has more than 20 years of experience in the information technology field, the last 12 years focusing primarily on Cisco® routers, switches, VPN concentrators, and security appliances. The majority of Eric’s consulting work has been in the implementation of major security infrastructure initiatives and architectural reviews with the Canadian Federal Government. Eric is a certified Cisco instructor teaching Cisco CCNA, CCNP®, and CCSP® curriculum to students throughout North America and the world.

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ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3800-4

ISBN-10: 0-7897-3800-7

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Introduction... 1

    Organization and Elements of This Book. 1

    Contacting the Author.. 4

Self Assessment... 5

    Who Is a CCNA Security?.. 5

    The Ideal CCNA Security Candidate. 6

    Put Yourself to the Test.. 8

    Exam Topics for 640-553 IINS (Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security).. 10

    Strategy for Using This Exam Cram. 12

Part I: Network Security Architecture

Chapter 1: Network Insecurity... 15

    Exploring Network Security Basics and the Need for Network Security.. 16

        The Threats.. 16

        Other Reasons for Network Insecurity 18

        The CIA Triad.. 18

        Data Classification.. 21

        Security Controls.. 22

        Incident Response.. 25

        Laws and Ethics.. 26

    Exploring the Taxonomy of Network Attacks. 29

        Adversaries.. 30

        How Do Hackers Think?. 32

        Concepts of Defense in Depth. 32

        IP Spoofing Attacks.. 34

        Attacks Against Confidentiality. 36

        Attacks Against Integrity. 38

        Attacks Against Availability. 42

    Best Practices to Thwart Network Attacks. 45

        Administrative Controls. 45

        Technical Controls.. 46

        Physical Controls.. 46

    Exam Prep Questions.. 47

    Answers to Exam Prep Questions. 50

Chapter 2: Building a Secure Network Using Security Controls. 51

    Defining Operations Security Needs. 52

        Cisco System Development Life Cycle for Secure Networks 52

        Operations Security Principles. 54

        Network Security Testing. 55

        Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning 59

    Establishing a Comprehensive Network Security Policy 61

        Defining Assets.. 62

        The Need for a Security Policy. 63

        Policies.. 64

  

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