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Keith Barker, CCIE No. 6783 (R&S and Security), is a 27-year veteran of the networking industry. He currently works as a network engineer and trainer for Copper River IT. His past experience includes EDS, Blue Cross, Paramount Pictures, and KnowledgeNet, and he has delivered CCIE-level training over the past several years. As part of the original set of Cisco VIPs for the Cisco Learning Network, he continues to give back to the community in many ways. He is CISSP and CCSI certified, loves to teach, and keeps many of his video tutorials at http://www.youtube.com/keith6783. He can be reached at Keith.Barker@CopperRiverIT.com or by visiting http://www.CopperRiverIT.com.

Scott Morris, CCIE No. 4713 (R&S, ISP/Dial, Security, and Service Provider), has more than 25 years in the industry. He also has CCDE and myriad other certifications, including nine expert-level certifications spread over four major vendors. Having traveled the world consulting for various enterprise and service provider companies, Scott currently works at Copper River IT as the chief technologist. He, too, has delivered CCIE-level training and technology training for Cisco Systems and other technology vendors.

Having spent a “past life” (early career) as a photojournalist, he brings interesting points of view from entering the IT industry from the ground up. As part of the original set of Cisco VIPs for the Cisco Learning Network, he continues to give back to the community in many ways. He can be reached at smorris@CopperRiverIT.com or by visiting http://www.CopperRiverIT.com.

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CCNA Security 640-554

Official Cert Guide

Keith Barker, CCIE® No. 6783

Scott Morris, CCIE® No. 4713

ISBN: 1587204460

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide is a best of breed Cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA Security IINS exam. Cisco Certified Internetwork Experts (CCIE) Keith Barker and Scott Morris share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. A list of official exam topics make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

The companion CD-ROM contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The CD also contains 90 minutes of video training on CCP, NAT, object groups, ACLs, port security on a Layer 2 switch, CP3L, and zone-based firewalls.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA Security IINS exam, including

--    Network Foundation Protection (NFP)

--    Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP)

--    Management plane security

--    AAA security

--    Layer 2 security threats

--    IPv6 security

--    Threat mitigation and containment

--    ACLs and NAT

--    Cisco IOS zone-based firewalls and ASA firewalls

--    Intrusion prevention/detection systems

--    PKI and cryptography

--    Site-to-site IPsec VPNs and SSL VPNs

Companion CD-ROM

The CD-ROM contains two free, complete practice exams and 90 minutes of video training.

COVER Bullets

--    Master CCNA Security 640-554 exam topics

--    Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes

--    Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

--    Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

--    Learn from 90 minutes of video training

Zusammenfassung

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide presents an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable the reader to decide how much time he or she needs to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help drill key concepts that must known thoroughly.

Inhalt

Introduction xxv

Part I Fundamentals of Network Security

Chapter 1 Networking Security Concepts

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 5

Foundation Topics 8

Understanding Network and Information Security Basics 8

    Network Security Objectives 8

    Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability 8

    Cost-Benefit Analysis of Security 9

    Classifying Assets 10

    Classifying Vulnerabilities 11

    Classifying Countermeasures 12

    What Do We Do with the Risk? 12

Recognizing Current Network Threats 13

    Potential Attackers 13

    Attack Methods 14

    Attack Vectors 15

    Man-in-the-Middle Attacks 15

    Other Miscellaneous Attack Methods 16

Applying Fundamental Security Principles to Network Design 17

    Guidelines 17

    How It All Fits Together 19

Exam Preparation Tasks 20

Review All the Key Topics 20

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 20

Define Key Terms 20

Chapter 2 Understanding Security Policies Using a Lifecycle Approach

“Do I Know This Already?” Quiz 23

Foundation Topics 25

Risk Analysis and Management 25

    Secure Network Lifecycle 25

    Risk Analysis Methods 25

    Security Posture Assessment 26

    An Approach to Risk Management 27

    Regulatory Compliance Affecting Risk 28

Security Policies 28

    Who, What, and Why 28

    Specific Types of Policies 29

    Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines 30

    Testing the Security Architecture 31

    Responding to an Incident on the Network 32

    Collecting Evidence 32

    Reasons for Not Being an Attacker 32

    Liability 33

    Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning 33

Exam Preparation Tasks 34

Review All the Key Topics 34

Complete the Tables and Lists from Memory 34

Define Key Terms 34

Chapter 3 Building a Security Strategy

“Do I Know This A…