Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) (CCNA Security exam 640-553) (Authorized Self-Study Guide)

by Paquet, Catherine

• ISBN13: 9781587058158
• ISBN10: 1587058154
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-04-17
• Publisher: Cisco Press

Summary

The only authorized study guide for the new CCNA Security IINS Exam: official foundation learning for every candidate.- Comprehensive content developed in conjunction with the Cisco certification team, developers of the official CCNA Security IINS courses and exams.- Easy to understand, and packed with visuals and configuration examples: will be useful both to exam candidates and to IT managers with day-to-day security responsibilities.- Includes an extensive set of self-assessment review questions. Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) exam is the first step towards the CCNA Security and Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications that can help network professionals move into the lucrative field of network security. Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) (Exam 640-553) is the only authorized study guide for Cisco's IINA exam. Developed in conjunction with Cisco's own IINS exam developers, this book covers every exam objective, offering clear diagrams and realistic configuration examples. Written for both exam candidates and professionals with day-to-day security responsibilities, it shows how to recognize threats and vulnerabilities, implement security policies and basic mitigation measures, and perform basic tasks for securing branch office networks. Readers will learn how to: -Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisco IOS Software security features -Configure firewall features including ACLs and Cisco IOS zone-based policy firewalls to perform basic network security operations -Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS -Configure IPS on Cisco network routers -Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems, and protect network traffic

Author Biography

Catherine Paquet is a practitioner in the field of internetworking, network security, and security financials. She has authored or contributed to eight books thus far with Cisco Press. Catherine has in-depth knowledge of security systems, remote access, and routing technology. She is a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) and a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Catherine is also a certified Cisco instructor with Cisco’s largest training partner, Global Knowledge, Inc. She also works on IT security projects for different organizations on a part-time basis. Following her university graduation from the Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean (Canada), she worked as a system analyst, LAN manager, MAN manager, and eventually as a WAN manager. In 1994, she received a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a specialty in management information systems (MIS) from York University. Recently, she has been presenting a seminar on behalf of Cisco Systems (Emerging Markets) on the topic of the business case for network security in 22 countries. In 2002 and 2003, Catherine volunteered with the U.N. mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, to train Afghan public servants in the area of networking. Catherine lives in Toronto with her husband. They have two children, who are both attending university.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Network Security Principles

Perimeter Security

Network Security Using Cisco IOS Firewalls

Site-to-Site VPNs

Network Security using Cisco IOS IPS

LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security Overview

Author Bio - Extended

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Excerpts

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) IntroductionNetwork security is a complex and growing area of IT. As the premier provider of network security devices, Cisco Systems is committed to supporting this growing segment of the industry.This book teaches you how to design, configure, maintain, and audit network security. It focuses on using Cisco IOS routers for protecting the network by capitalizing on its advanced features as a perimeter router, as a firewall, as an intrusion prevention system, and as a VPN device. By the end of this book, you will be able to select and implement the appropriate Cisco IOS services required to build flexible and secure networks. This book also introduces you to the concept of endpoint security.This book provides you with the knowledge necessary to pass your CCNA Security certification because it provides in-depth information to help you prepare for the IINS exam. It also starts you on the path toward attaining your Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification.The commands and configuration examples presented in this book are based on Cisco IOS Releases 12.3. Goals and MethodsThe most important and somewhat obvious goal of this book is to help you pass the IINS exam (640-553). In fact, if the primary objective of this book were different, the book's title would be misleading; however, the methods used in this book to help you pass the CCNA Security exam are designed to also make you much more knowledgeable about how to do your job.Although this book has more than enough questions to help you prepare for the actual exam, the method in which they are used is not to simply make you memorize as many questions and answers as you possibly can. One key methodology used in this book is to help you discover the exam topics that you need to review in more depth, to help you fully understand and remember those details, and to help you prove to yourself that you have retained your knowledge of those topics. So, this book does not try to help you pass by memorization, but helps you truly learn and understand the topics. The CCNA Security exam (640-553) is just one of the foundation topics in the CCSP certification, and the knowledge contained within is vitally important to consider yourself a truly skilled security specialist. This book would do you a disservice if it didn't attempt to help you learn the material. To that end, the book will help you pass the CCNA Security exam by using the following methods: Helping you discover which test topics you have not mastered Providing explanations and information to fill in your knowledge gaps Providing practice questions on the topics Who Should Read This Book?This book is not designed to be a general security topics book, although it can be used for that purpose. This book is intended to tremendously increase your chances of passing the CCNA Security exam. Although other objectives can be achieved from using this book, the book is written with two goals in mind: to improve your knowledge of Cisco IOS security and to help you pass the CCNA Security exam.So why should you want to pass the CCNA Security exam? Because it is one of the milestones toward getting the CCSP certification; no small feat in itself. What would getting the CCSP mean to you? A raise, a promotion, re