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Gabriel Fuster, [email protected]
Technical Advocacy
April 2009
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Agenda
 CCNA Security Overview
Course Details
Equipment Requirements
Enrollment, Training and Support
Release Dates and Availability
 CCNP
 Certification
Voucher
CCNA Tutorials
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CCNA Security
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CCNA Security Overview
 A new course that provides students with in-depth network security
education and develop a comprehensive understanding of network
security concepts
 Provides students with knowledge and skills to design and support
Network Security
 Provides an experience-oriented course to prepare for entry-level
specialist jobs in network security
 Prepares students for CCNA Security certification (IINS 640-553
exam).
 CCNA Security course IS NOT a replacement for the current
Network Security 1 and Network Security 2 (NS1 and NS2)
Courses
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Cisco Networking Academy
Curricula Portfolio
Networking for
Home and Small
Businesses
Network
Fundamentals
Working at a Smallto-Medium Business
or ISP
Introducing Routing
and Switching in the
Enterprise
Network
Professional
Building Scalable
Internetworks
CCNA
Security
Routing Protocols
and Concepts
Implementing
Secured Converged
Wide-Area Networks
Building Multilayer
Switched Networks
Optimizing
Converged Networks
LAN Switching and
Wireless
Accessing the WAN
Designing and
Supporting
Computer Networks
CCNP
Security
IT Essentials:
PC Hardware
and Software
CCNA
Discovery
CCNA
Exploration
IT Essentials
IT Technician
Packet Tracer
Student Networking Knowledge and Skills
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Course Details
 One semester long (~70-hr) course format
 Enabled for both ILT and Blended Distance Learning (BDL)
 Delivered in the same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as the CCNA
Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula
 One complex hands-on lab per chapter and Packet Tracer activities
Provided as separate .zip files downloaded from AC; not packaged within the
GUI
 Available in English only, no translated versions are planned
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CCNA Security Course Outline
Course Chapter Titles
Ch. 1
Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4
Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Ch. 7
Modern Network Security Threats
Goal: Explain network threats, mitigation techniques, and the basics of securing a network.
Securing Network Devices
Goal: Securing administrative access on Cisco routers.
Authentication, Authorization and Accounting
Goal: Securing administrative access with AAA.
Implementing Firewall Technologies
Goal: Implement firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter.
Implementing Intrusion Prevention
Goal: Configure IPS to mitigate attacks on the network.
Securing the Local Area Network
Goal: Describe LAN security considerations and implement endpoint and Layer 2 security features.
Cryptographic Systems
Goal: Describe methods for implementing data confidentiality and integrity.
Implementing Virtual Private Networks
Ch. 8
Ch. 9
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Goal: Implement secure virtual private networks.
Managing A Secure Network
Goal: Given the security needs of an enterprise, create and implement a comprehensive security policy.
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Equipment Requirements
 Goal is to minimize equipment costs
Uses CCNA Discovery/Exploration equipment bundle and topology
NetLab compatible topology—enabled for remote operation
 Additional investment required for memory upgrade and Advanced IOS images
Description
Mfr.
Part Number
Qty.
Modular Router w/2xFE, 2 WAN
slots, 32 FL/128 DR
Cisco
CISCO1841
3
128 to 192MB SODIMM DRAM
factory upgrade for the Cisco 1841
Cisco
MEM1841-64D
2
64MB Cisco 1800 Compact Flash
Memory
Cisco
MEM1800-64CF
2
2-Port Async/Sync Serial WAN
Interface Card
Cisco
WIC-2A/S or WIC-2T
3
V.35 Cable, DTE Male to Smart
Serial, 10 Feet
Cisco
CAB-SS-V35MT
2
V.35 Cable, DCE Female to Smart
Serial, 10 Feet
Cisco
CAB-SS-V35FC
2
Catalyst 2960 24 10/100 + 2 1000BT
LAN Base Image
Cisco
WS-C2960-24TT-L
3
(Optional) Rackmount Kit for the
1841
Cisco
ACS-1841-RM-19
3
Cisco IOS Release 12.4(20)T1
Advanced IP Services
Cisco
c1841-advipservicesk9mz.124-20.T1.bin
2
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Enrollment, Training & Support
 Student Enrollment Pre-requisite: CCNA-level knowledge required
 Instructor Training Guidelines
CCNA-level knowledge required
Required for new CCNA Security instructors; Fast track possible with evidence of CCNA Security or
higher certification or industry experience
Recommended for existing NS1, NS2 and CCNP: ISCW instructors
Existing NS1, NS2 and CCNP: ISCW instructors allowed to teach CCNA Security course
 Instructor Training
BDL format with 3-day in-person preferred; Can also be delivered 100% remote
BDL Best Practices guide developed to provide guidelines on how to deliver course in a BDL
environment
 Training Support Model – similar to CCNP model; Cisco Networking Academy Global
Support Desk will provide day-to-day technical support
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CCNA Security
Release Dates and Availability
Early January 2009
Draft Scope and Sequence
Mid-April 2009
End of July 2009
Beta Release of student course:
 For instructor training and preview purposes
End of Jun 2009
Mar 2009
Virtual SMT for GA
Release
Virtual SMT for Beta
Release
Jan
Mar
General Availability (GA) Release—student and
instructor materials:
• Released at same time with Packet Tracer v5.2 GA
• Use for teaching student classes
Apr
Jun
Jul
2009
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Communications
 Announcements sent via email to all instructors:
New CCNA Security Course announced – Sep 2008
Current NS1 and NS2 courses move to unsupported – Sep 2008
CCNA Security course availability announced – Oct 2008
Preliminary CCNA Security Scope & Sequence available – Jan 2009
FAQs
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CCNP
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Access to the CCNP program in MEA
 Effective 1/1/2009, the following requirements are
mandatory for an academy to become a CCNP
academy:
4 years higher educational institution or Accredited Educational
Institution.
At least teaching CCNA for 2 years OR 1 year with an excellent
CCNA track record (student satisfaction, student marks, etc.)
Has at least 1 instructor with CCNA-CCAI certification and a
commitment to have at least 2 people with CCNA-CCAI within
12 months of entering the CCNP program.
Has at least one CCNP bundle or can provide reasonable proof
of approved budget for equipment purchase and a commitment
to have the placed the purchase order within 6 months of the
approval.
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Staying in the CCNP program in MEA
 Effective 1/1/2009, the following requirements are
mandatory for an academy to keep its CCNP academy
status:
1. CCAI instructors: Instructors should earn their CCNACCAI within 12 month of entering the CCNP program, also
Instructors should earn their CCNP-CCAI within 24 month
of completing their CCNP training.
2. Academic teaching: The academy shall not remain
operating in case it did not open any class for a full
academic year without valid reason, a full class being
defined with a minimum of 10 students.
3. Equipment ratio: Not more than 3-4 students per pod per
session. For Instructor training max 2 instructors per pod.
4. Teaching and Technical excellence: Updated Criteria to
be released by the Cisco team at a later stage.
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Lab Bundle
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CCNP v5.0 Equipment Requirements
CCNP Equipment
Routers
•ISR 2811, 2801 or 1841 with IOS 12.4 with ADVANCED
IP SERVICES pack image + required interfaces
Switches
•C3560-24PS-E (PoE), C3560-24TS-E
C2960-24TT-L, C2960-24TT-L
Wireless
Equipment
•Wireless LAN controller module for 28/38xx ISR
•2000 Series WLAN Controller for up to 8 Lightweight APs
•LWAPP 1242 AP, Antennas, Wireless NICs
VoIP
Equipment
•Cisco 2800 Software feature pack - IP VOICE IOS
Optional
•Cisco Works and Cisco Secure Software Subscription
Removed
•ADTRAN is not required
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•IP Communicator
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Lab Content for the CCNPv5.0 Courses
 All Labs are developed on the ISR platform
 The content and labs for CCNP: Building Scaleable
Internetworks and CCNP: Building Multilayer
Switched Networks are re-developed.
 New approach used in the lab development process
– all labs will have a challenging components to
increase complexity
 Additional challenging labs for each course
 Majority of the labs can be completed using NetLab
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Certification Information
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CCNA v3.1 End-of-Life Milestones and Dates*
(English version)
Milestone
End of Offering
Definition
Date
Last date to create new instructor classes: courses 1–4
January 31, 2008
Course 1
End of Offering
Last date to create new student classes
March 31, 2008
End of Support
Last date to receive Help Desk support for course
maintenance
July 31, 2008
End of Availability
Last date to access content on Academy Connection
July 31, 2008
Courses 2–4
End of Offering
Last date to create new student classes
January 31, 2009
End of Support
Last date to receive Help Desk support for curriculum
maintenance
July 31, 2009
End of Availability
Last date to access content and receive curriculum
operational support on Academy Connection
July 31, 2009
Certification Exams
Certification
Exams Retired
Last date for students to take INTRO (640-821), ICND (640811), and CCNA (640-801) exams
July 31, 2009
*Academy Connection announcement, October 2007
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CCNA v3.1 and ITE PC Hardware and Software v3
End-of-Life Milestones and Dates
(French, Spanish and Arabic version)
Milestone
Definition
Date
End of Offering
Last date to create new student classes: courses
End of Support
Last date to receive Help Desk support for curriculum
maintenance
July 31, 2009
End of Availability
Last date to access content and receive curriculum
operational support on Academy Connection
July 31, 2009
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Changes to CCNA Exams
 Now certifying ability to install, operate and troubleshoot a secure, medium-size enterprise network
 Includes configuration and verification of basic
wireless and voice over IP networks
 Greater emphasis on understanding and mitigating
threats to network security
 Troubleshooting extended to network maintenance
Expired Exams
Current Exams
INTRO 640-821
ICND1 640-822
ICND 640-811
ICND2 640-816
CCNA 640-801
CCNA 640-802 (composite)
X
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Certification Exam Options
Interconnecting Cisco Networking
Devices Part 1 (ICND1- 640-822 )
CCNA
Composite Exam
(640-802 )
Simple Networks
Connected Networks
Cisco IOS Devices
Network Management
More Complex Networks
LANs and VLANs
IP Routing
Access Lists
Simple Networks
Connected Networks
Cisco IOS Devices
Network Management
CCENT Certification
Interconnecting Cisco Networking
Devices Part 2 (ICND2- 640-816)
More Complex Networks
LANs and VLANs
IP Routing
Access Lists
CCNA Certification
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Cisco CCNP Certification

Certifies knowledge and skills to install, configure, and
troubleshoot converged local & wide area networks

Includes skills required to manage routers & switches
that form network core & integrating voice, wireless, &
security into the network

Requires four exams:
– 642-901 BSCI
CCIE
– 642-812 BCMSN
– 642-825 ISCW
CCNP
– 642-845 ONT
CCNA
CCENT
www.cisco.com/go/ccent
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Security Certifications
Associate-level
Professional-level
Cisco Certified Security
Professional (CCSP) Certification
Revised
CCSP Certification
CCNA Security
Certification
CCNA Security Course
SND
IINS
(640-553)
Network Security 1 & 2
(NS1/NS2) Courses
SNRS
SNRS
SNPA
SNAF
IPS
IPS
Elective Exam
Elective Exam
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CCNA certification is a
pre-requisite for CCNA
Security certification
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Certification Exam
Vouchers
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Certification Mapping
CCNA Discovery 1
+
CCNA Discovery 2 *
CCNA Exploration 1
+
CCNA Exploration 2
CCNA Discovery 1, 2, 3, 4 **
Or
CCNA Exploration 1, 2, 3, 4**
X
CCNA
CCENT
(ICND1 640-822)
* If student passes
CCNA Discovery 2
final from the first
attempt with 75%
or higher they are
eligible for ICND1
voucher
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CCENT
(ICND1 640-822)
Student is not
eligible for an
ICND1 voucher
ICND1 (640-822)
+
ICND2 (640-816)
CCNA Composite
CCNA (640-802)
** Student passes CCNA
Discovery 4 or Exploration 4 final
from the first attempt with 75% or
higher they are eligible either the
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Exam Fee Waiver For Instructors
 In support of the Cisco® Networking Academy®
instructor community, Learning@Cisco, the business
unit within Cisco that is responsible for authoring and
managing the Cisco portfolio of certification exams, and
Pearson VUE,Cisco’s primary vendor for test delivery,
have developed an exam fee waiver program for
active instructors in the Networking Academy
community. This offer will be available to all active
Networking Academy instructors from early September
2008 through January 1, 2010. This program was
designed to facilitate the certification and
recertification process for interested instructors
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Exam Fee Waiver
 All active instructors in the Networking Academy
community will be eligible to receive up to one voucher
for each of the certification exams that map to the
Networking Academy curricula:
Cisco CCENT™ Certification
Cisco CCNA® Certification
Cisco CCNP® Certification
 You may choose a maximum of six distinct vouchers.
You may not choose ICND1, ICND2, and CCNA
composite.
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Exam Fee Waiver
 An active instructor is an instructor who has taught a
class, with at least 3 students, within the past 12
months.
 Links to request vouchers for each of the exams will
appear on the Academy Connection homepage of
active instructors
Links to request vouchers will remain active until they are used
or until January 1, 2010
 Vouchers within this program will cover 100 % of the
cost of each exam. Minimum duration of 3 months.
 Cisco is supporting this program to facilitate the
certification and recertification process for interested
Networking Academy instructors
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Q and A
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Questions
 Do you know about CCNA tutorial?
 Are you aware of the Webinar series?
 Have you joined the Facebook MEA NetAcad instructor
group?
 Is your information on AC current?
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