My journey into the world of technology began in the late 1980s when I stumbled on a Timex Sinclair “computer.” Actually, it was a free gift for attending a presentation on timeshare condominiums. This little all-in-one box connected to a television through an RCA cable, and stored its programs on an audio cassette. I will never forget the screen stating, “Please change cassette to Side B” when I reached a certain point in the program. Isn’t it amazing how far things have come!?! Anyhow, after my Timex Sinclair no longer entertained me, I purchased a Commodore Amiga 1000 computer which actually used software and technology that was far ahead of its time (these computers were used to make Disney movies until recently). I used this computer for the next five years and was heavily involved in video editing and maintaining my own Bulletin Board System (BBS) called Ami-Exchange. What a hobby! This is what truly lit my passion for technology.

My professional career began at a company called MicroAge. In the two years that I spent with this company, I worked in at least six different departments ranging from help desk support to network supervisor. I built computers, configured networks, and took support calls. The most valuable lesson learned at this company was just how much I did not know! I became a sponge; sucking up as much information as I could. One day, when I came into work, my boss asked me, “Aren’t you supposed to be in class?” I was never one for checking messages, so I said, “Sure! Where do I go?” Needless to say (long story short), I ended up sitting in on my first Microsoft certification class. I was mesmerized! It was the first time I had ever heard about an “Em-Cee-Ess-E” (believe it or not, I did not know that this was an acronym…MCSE). It was also the first time I saw someone TEACHING a certification class. I thought to myself, “That would be the coolest job you could EVER have!”

That thought still rings true today. Teaching IS the coolest job you could ever have! To sum up the rest of my background…After MicroAge, I became a certification monkey attaining complete Novell (CNE), Microsoft (MCSE), and Cisco (CCIE) certifications. I began to train full-time and consulted with US West (now Qwest) to deploy their DSL network. I have authored for multiple magazines, and published a book for Course Technology called Microsoft ISA Server 2000. After writing a 500+ page book, I decided…never to write again. However, it was quite an experience!

Overall, I have been very blessed and am honored for the opportunity to train in the personal style of CBT Nuggets! Thanks again for taking the time to read my bio.

Exam DescriptionThe 640-553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security exam is associated with the CCNA Security certification. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of securing Cisco routers and switches and their associated networks. It leads to validated skills for installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure.

Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)course.

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Obtaining the CCNA Concentrations

Individuals Holding Active CCNA Certifications:

To achieve your CCNA concentration, you must only pass the associated certification exam. We recommend that you prepare for the exam by attending IINS, IIUC or IUWNE.

Individuals NOT Holding Active CCNA Certifications:

Prior to pursuing a CCNA Concentration, you must first hold an active CCNA Certification. This certification can be obtained by passing the 640-802 CCNA Composite Exam or passing the 640-822 ICND1 and 640-816 ICND2 exams. Our CCNA Boot Camp, ICND1 and ICND2 courses provide excellent preparation for these exams.

After achieving your CCNA Certification, you will need to pass the certification exam associated to the concentration of your choice. We recommend that you prepare for the exam by attending IINS, IIUC or IUWNE.

To pass the 640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) exam and become CCNA Security certified, you’ll have to master the ins and outs of the Security Device Manager – SDM. (You also must become a CCNA first – that’s a prerequisite for all three additional CCNA certifications.)

SDM is a Cisco GUI that can perform tasks from creating VPNs to carrying out a security audit on your router. In today’s CCNA Security tutorial, we’ll take a look at the process of performing a lockdown on a router.

I have no first-hand knowledge of this, but when a prison goes into lockdown, everyone and everything is locked up so there will be no trouble. When you perform a lockdown on a router, you’ll enabling and disabling certain network services – so there will be no trouble!

Performing a lockdown does not guarantee the router is 100% safe, but it’s going to be more secure than it was before. Later in this tutorial, we’ll talk about how a lockdown can actually cause trouble – so do read this tutorial to learn how to use SDM for a lockdown, but do not rush to work tomorrow to run one!

The first golden rule of SDM: If you need to carry out a task, always start by clicking the Configure button. After doing so, I’ll click on Security Audit.

SDM does give excellent descriptions of the task you’re about to carry out, and the Security Audit section is no exception. We’ll be shown two options on the Security Audit screen, with the first being the Security Audit option itself.

The option below that is to run a one-step lockdown.

So our options at present are to run a security audit, after which we’ll be given the opportunity to implement the audit’s suggestions, and a one-step lockdown, which places our router in lockdown with no input or further permission needed from us.

I’ll choose the one-step lockdown, and here’s the next screen:

As I always say, when a Cisco router or program asks you “Are you sure?”, don’t just click it – think about it!

And when you see a window like this that not only asks you if you’re sure you want to perform this task, but also tells you how to roll the changes back if you don’t like them, you better really consider what you’re about to do!

Having said that, we’ll pick up the next part of this CCNA Security tutorial by saying “Yes” to the above question and then seeing what happens!

To become CCNA Security certified, you’ve got to first be a CCNA. The new CCNA certifications are going to present huge opportunities to those who are ready to take advantage of those opportunities – so if you’re not CCNA certified at present, you need to get started now!

There’s never been a better time to become a CCNA, and with these additional opportunities, there’s never been a more important time to do so!

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By Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933

The CCNA Security certification is the most important computer certification to come along in years, and to help you pass this tough exam, here’s the first in a series of practice exam questions!

Answers will be posted on July 26, 2008.

Watch my CCNA Security Resource Page for more practice exam questions and exclusive tutorials you’ll see nowhere else!

There’s one very important prerequisite to earning your CCNA Security certification – you’ve got to be CCNA certified first, and there’s no more effective method than my Ultimate CCNA Study Package! If you’re not certified yet, get started today!

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And if you’ve already earned that certification, get started on your CCNA Security studies right now by clicking that link!

Here are the first 10 questions in this new series. Answers will be posted on July 26, 2008!

1. We’ll start with a question you learned the answer to in your CCNA studies. When you have an enable secret and an enable password set, which takes precedence over the other?

A. The enable secret takes precedence.

B. The enable password takes precedence.

C. You cannot set both an enable secret and an enable password.

D. You can set them both, but since they must be set to the same value, there is no question of precedence.

2. What device and stratum level are found at the top of the NTP hierarchy?

A. Atomic clocks, stratum 1

B. Atomic clocks, stratum 0

C. NTP Masters, stratum 1

D. NTP Masters, stratum 0

E. NTP Primary, stratum 0

F. NTP Primary, stratum 1

3. What port does NTP use?

4. What are the options for NTP authentication?

A. MD5

B. Bellman-Ford

C. clear text

D. CHAP

E. PAP

5. What command resulted in the following output?

R2#
Clock is synchronized, stratum 10, reference is 172.12.23.3
nominal freq is 250.0000 Hz, actual freq is 250.0000 Hz, precision is 2**19
reference time is CBB9CEC8.17FBD1B8 (15:05:44.093 UTC Wed Apr 23 2008)
clock offset is -0.6214 msec, root delay is 37.20 msec
root dispersion is 5.04 msec, peer dispersion is 0.53 msec
6. What command will limit the overall number of NTP peers and clients that the local router can form an association with?

7. What authentication option is available for Telnet that is not available with SSH?

8. What command resulted in the following output?

R1(config)#
The name for the keys will be: HQ.HQ.com
Choose the size of the key modulus in the range of 360 to 2048 for your
General Purpose Keys. Choosing a key modulus greater than 512 may take a few minutes.

How many bits in the modulus [512]: 1024
% Generating 1024 bit RSA keys, keys will be non-exportable…[OK]

9. Name the two options for TCP Intercept mode and describe the major operational difference between the two.

10. Name the two operational modes for Autosecure and describe the major difference between them.

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By Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933

Of the three new CCNA certifications – Security, Voice, and Wireless – the CCNA Security cert may well be the most valuable of all.

Security admins are in huge demand now, and according to a recent study performed by Forrester Consulting for Cisco, that demand is literally going to almost double over the next five years.

Presently, 46% of companies included in the survey have at least one dedicated security network admin, and over the next five years that percentage will reach 80%.

To take the 640-553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) exam and become CCNA Security certified, you must first be a CCNA – so if you’re not working on the valuable certification already, you need to get started so you can take advantage of the opportunities presented by these new certifications.

In the days and weeks ahead, I’ll be adding exclusive articles and tutorials for each of the three new CCNA certifications. That includes video presentations exclusive to The Bryant Advantage website.

The Security videos and tutorials will be posted on this page, with the CCNA Wireless and CCNA Voice tutorials posted on their respective dedicated pages. Bookmark all three and make sure to read the blog or subscribe to the newsletter to be the first to know about these free tutorials!

The new CCNA certifications do NOT replace the current CCNA exams – they’re additional certifications that you can only acquire after earning your NA.

The numbers don’t lie – network admins who have practical Security knowledge and certification will have a huge advantage in the years ahead over those who do not. This is a huge opportunity and you need to be ready to take advantage.

I’ve sneaked a peek at the CCNA Security exam blueprint, and I can tell you that it’s very heavy on the Security Device Manager (SDM), a Cisco router GUI that allows you to configure many router features via this GUI rather than at the CLI.

Having used SDM quite a bit, and having written about it for the CCNP ISCW Study Package, I can tell you that SDM can truly help keep your network more secure. I’m glad to see it on the CCNA Security exam.

And believe me, my CCNA Security Study Package will be packed with SDM screen shots!

CCNA Security exam topics also include….

Defending against Worms, Viruses, Trojan Horses, and other network attacks

Performing a security audit with SDM

Using SDM to lock the router down (I’ll show you when you should do this – and when you shouldn’t!)

Using encrypted password, privilege levels, the Supervisor role, and other CLI-based defenses

Configuring RADIUS, TACACS+, AAA, named ACLs

… and quite a few other topics that we’ll examine here in the days and weeks ahead.

I’m really glad to see Cisco respond to the needs of today’s networks by offering CCNA Security certification – and this is a huge opportunity for all network admins.

I’m a tough interview, and I’d certainly hire someone with those qualifications…. and if they already worked for me, they’d get the next available promotion.

I’ve been a part of the certification community for well over 12 years, and these new CCNA certifications are the best change I’ve seen in a long time… and I have no doubt they’ll prove to be the most valuable as well. In my humble opinion, the CCNA Security certification will prove to be the most valuable of the three.

So if you’re not CCNA certified at present, you need to get started! There’s never been a better time to become a CCNA, and with these additional opportunities, there’s never been a more important time to do so!

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Here’s a new CCNA Security tutorial for you, as we begin our look at how to use Security Device Manager (SDM) to put a router into one-step lockdown. We’ll also discuss whether that lockdown is always a good idea!

CCNA Security Exam: Using SDM For One-Step Lockdown

CCNA Security Practice Exam: 10 Questions On NTP And Passwords

Be sure to bookmark this page – in the days and weeks ahead, I’ll have more CCNA Security tutorials for you on this page, including video and written looks at Security Device Manager.

These tutorials will help you get ready for the release of my CCNA Security Study Package in September as well! Click that link to find out how you can start studying in less than five minutes from now for CCNA Security exam success!

You’ll also find free tutorials on on the CCNA Voice exam and CCNA Wireless exam pages, too – so bookmark those pages and come back often!

Prerequisite: Valid CCNA certification.

Required Exam: CCNA Security 640-553, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)

Recertification: The CCNA Security is valid for three years. To recertify, Pass any current CCNA concentration exam (wireless, security, voice) OR pass a current 642 professional exam, OR pass the current CCIE written exam or the current CCDE written exam.

Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press

CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide Michael Watkins, Kevin Wallace

CCNA Security Quick Reference (Digital Short Cut) Anthony Sequeira

CCNA Voice

The CCNA Voice certification confirms that you have the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications. Learn more at cisco.com.

Prerequisite: Valid CCNA certification.

Required Exam: CCNA Voice 640-460, Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications (IIUC)

Recertification: The CCNA Voice is valid for three years. To recertify, Pass any current CCNA concentration exam (wireless, security, voice) OR pass a current 642 professional exam, OR pass the current CCIE written exam or the current CCDE written exam.

Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press

CCNA Voice Official Exam Certification Guide Jeremy Cioara, Michael Cavanaugh, Kris Krake October 2008

CCNA Voice Quick Reference (Digital Short Cut) Michael Valentine

CCNA Wireless

CCNA Wireless recognizes the critical importance of professionals supporting wireless LANS including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers. The CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate’s skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. Learn more at cisco.com.

Prerequisite: Valid CCNA certification.

Required Exam: CCNA Wireless 640-721, Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE), available July 25, 2008

Recertification: The CCNA Wireless is valid for three years. To recertify, Pass any current CCNA concentration exam (wireless, security, voice) OR pass a current 642 professional exam, OR pass the current CCIE written exam or the current CCDE written exam.

Self-Study Resources from Cisco Press

CCNA Wireless Official Exam Certification Guide Brandon James Carroll October 2008

CCNA Wireless Quick Reference (Digital Short Cut) Brandon James Carroll September 2008

Which product is right for me?

Exam Certification Guides help prepare candidates for Cisco certification exams. These books assume readers have attained the necessary learning foundation and experience for a certification test and are reviewing material before exam time. They include summary information that details critical information on key exam topics and a companion CD-ROM, which contains a powerful testing engine that can be customized with practice exam questions and simulation-based questions, adaptable performance trackers, and the complete text in electronic format.

As a final preparation tool providing a review of CCNA exam topics, the Quick Reference Sheets complement official Cisco curriculum, other books, or other exam preparatory material. These Short Cuts provide you with detailed, graphical-based information, highlighting only the key topics on the latest CCNA exams in cram-style format.

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June 24, 2008–Cisco introduces new Cisco CCNA concentrations: CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless and CCNA Voice
Designed to build upon Cisco’s most popular career certification CCNA, these highly specialized associate level concentrations offer individuals a career stepping stone in the converged technologies that make up today sophisticated network.

Anthony Sequeira, CCIE No. 15626

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As a final exam preparation tool, the CCNA Security Quick Reference provides a concise review of all objectives on the new IINS exam (640-553). This digital Short Cut provides you with detailed, graphical-based information, highlighting only the key topics in cram-style format.

With this document as your guide, you will review topics on implementing Cisco IOS network security. This fact-filled Quick Reference allows you to get all-important information at a glance, helping you focus your study on areas of weakness and to enhance memory retention of essential exam concepts.

TOC

1.       Network Security Principles

2.       Perimeter Security

3.       Cisco IOS Firewalls

4.       Site-to-Site VPNs

5.       Cisco IOS IPS

6.       LAN, SAN, Voice, and Endpoint Security

About the author:

Anthony Sequeira, CCIE No. 15626, completed the CCIE in Routing and Switching in January 2006. He is currently pursuing the CCIE in Security. For the past 15 years, he has written and lectured to massive audiences about the latest in networking technologies. He is currently a senior technical instructor and certified Cisco Systems instructor for SkillSoft. He lives with his wife and daughter in Florida. When he is not reading about the latest Cisco innovations, he is exploring the Florida skies in a Cessna.

About the Technical Editor:

Ryan Lindfield is an instructor and network administrator with Boson. He has more than ten years of network administration experience. He has taught many courses designed for CCNA, CCNP, and CCSP preparation, among others. He has written many practice exams and study guides for various networking technologies. He also works as a consultant, where among his tasks are installing and configuring Cisco routers, switches, VPNs, IDSs, and firewalls.

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