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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)

Securing the Control and Management Planes

Network security refers to the various policies adopted by an organization or network administrator to monitor and prevent unauthorized access, this access can result in the misuse or tampering of data, or a disruption of the network. With the increase in the number of users preferring an on-the-go network, virtualized data centers, and services based on cloud computing, it is becoming challenging to manage a network. Therefore, a structured approach is required for the effective management of a network's security.

The ultimate objective of network security is to protect an organization's critical and sensitive data from unauthorized access and destruction while ensuring its availability and integrity. There are many options available, so organizations can choose the one that best suits their network and business requirements...