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CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide

By : Glen D. Singh, Michael Vinod, Vijay Anandh
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CCNA Security 210-260 Certification Guide

By: Glen D. Singh, Michael Vinod, Vijay Anandh

Overview of this book

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).
Table of Contents (19 chapters)

Introduction to Cisco TrustSec

Cisco TrustSec handles the tagging of inbound traffic for a particular user or a device. The purpose of tagging the traffic is to enforce access policies. Classification and policy-enforcement features are embedded in Cisco routers, switches, wireless LAN, and firewall appliances. Cisco TrustSec can be used to improve the security posture of the network environment by sampling access-control policies to device types and users. The Cisco TrustSec is centrally managed using the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).

The benefits of using Cisco TrustSec:

  • Reduces operational expenses by automating firewall and access-control rules and administration
  • Allows secure access to resources by controlling which user and device is allowed or denied access
  • Adapts to changing workforces