Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. The CCNA Security curriculum emphasizes core security technologies, the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices, and competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.

CCNA Security

1.1 Common security principles

  • 1.1.a Describe confidentiality, integrity, availability (CIA)
  • 1.1.b Describe SIEM technology
  • 1.1.c Identify common security terms
  • 1.1.d Identify common network security zones

1.2 Common security threats

  • 1.2.a Identify common network attacks
  • 1.2.b Describe social engineering
  • 1.2.c Identify malware
  • 1.2.d Classify the vectors of data loss/exfiltration

1.3 Cryptography concepts

  • 1.3.a Describe key exchange
  • 1.3.b Describe hash algorithm
  • 1.3.c Compare and contrast symmetric and asymmetric encryption
  • 1.3.d Describe digital signatures, certificates, and PKI

1.4 Describe network topologies

  • 1.4.a Campus area network (CAN)
  • 1.4.b Cloud, wide area network (WAN)
  • 1.4.c Data center
  • 1.4.d Small office/home office (SOHO)
  • 1.4.e Network security for a virtual environment

2.1 Secure management

  • 2.1.a Compare in-band and out-of band
  • 2.1.b Configure secure network management
  • 2.1.c Configure and verify secure access through SNMP v3 using an ACL
  • 2.1.d Configure and verify security for NTP
  • 2.1.e Use SCP for file transfer

2.2 AAA concepts

  • 2.2.a Describe RADIUS and TACACS+ technologies
  • 2.2.b Configure administrative access on a Cisco router using TACACS+
  • 2.2.c Verify connectivity on a Cisco router to a TACACS+ server
  • 2.2.d Explain the integration of Active Directory with AAA
  • 2.2.e Describe authentication and authorization using ACS and ISE

2.3 802.1X authentication

  • 2.3.a Identify the functions 802.1X components

2.4 BYOD

  • 2.4.a Describe the BYOD architecture framework
  • 2.4.b Describe the function of mobile device management (MDM)

3.1 VPN concepts

  • 3.1.a Describe IPsec protocols and delivery modes (IKE, ESP, AH, tunnel mode, transport mode)
  • 3.1.b Describe hairpinning, split tunneling, always-on, NAT traversal

3.2 Remote access VPN

  • 3.2.a Implement basic clientless SSL VPN using ASDM
  • 3.2.b Verify clientless connection
  • 3.2.c Implement basic AnyConnect SSL VPN using ASDM
  • 3.2.d Verify AnyConnect connection
  • 3.2.e Identify endpoint posture assessment

3.3 Site-to-site VPN

  • 3.3.a Implement an IPsec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key authentication on Cisco routers and ASA firewalls
  • 3.3.b Verify an IPsec site-to-site VPN

4.1 Security on Cisco routers

  • 4.1.a Configure multiple privilege levels
  • 4.1.b Configure Cisco IOS role-based CLI access
  • 4.1.c Implement Cisco IOS resilient configuration

4.2 Securing routing protocols

  • 4.2.a Implement routing update authentication on OSPF

4.3 Securing the control plane

  • 4.3.a Explain the function of control plane policing

4.4 Common Layer 2 attacks

  • 4.4.a Describe STP attacks
  • 4.4.b Describe ARP spoofing
  • 4.4.c Describe MAC spoofing
  • 4.4.d Describe CAM table (MAC address table) overflows
  • 4.4.e Describe CDP/LLDP reconnaissance
  • 4.4.f Describe VLAN hopping
  • 4.4.g Describe DHCP spoofing

4.5 Mitigation procedures

  • 4.5.a Implement DHCP snooping
  • 4.5.b Implement Dynamic ARP Inspection
  • 4.5.c Implement port security
  • 4.5.d Describe BPDU guard, root guard, loop guard
  • 4.5.e Verify mitigation procedures

4.6 VLAN security

  • 4.6.a Describe the security implications of a PVLAN
  • 4.6.b Describe the security implications of a native VLAN

5.1 Describe operational strengths and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies

  • 5.1.a Proxy firewalls
  • 5.1.b Application firewall
  • 5.1.c Personal firewall

5.2 Compare stateful vs. stateless firewalls

  • 5.2.a Operations
  • 5.2.b Function of the state table

5.3 Implement NAT on Cisco ASA 9.x

  • 5.3.a Static
  • 5.3.b Dynamic
  • 5.3.c PAT
  • 5.3.d Policy NAT
  • 5.3 e Verify NAT operations

5.4 Implement zone-based firewall

  • 5.4.a Zone to zone
  • 5.4.b Self zone

5.5 Firewall features on the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 9.x

  • 5.5.a Configure ASA access management
  • 5.5.b Configure security access policies
  • 5.5.c Configure Cisco ASA interface security levels
  • 5.5.d Configure default Cisco Modular Policy Framework (MPF)
  • 5.5.e Describe modes of deployment (routed firewall, transparent firewall)
  • 5.5.f Describe methods of implementing high availability
  • 5.5.g Describe security contexts
  • 5.5.h Describe firewall services

6.1 Describe IPS deployment considerations

  • 6.1.a Network-based IPS vs. host-based IPS
  • 6.1.b Modes of deployment (inline, promiscuous - SPAN, tap)
  • 6.1.c Placement (positioning of the IPS within the network)
  • 6.1.d False positives, false negatives, true positives, true negatives

6.2 Describe IPS technologies

  • 6.2.a Rules/signatures
  • 6.2.b Detection/signature engines
  • 6.2.c Trigger actions/responses (drop, reset, block, alert, monitor/log, shun)
  • 6.2.d Blacklist (static and dynamic)

7.1 Describe mitigation technology for email-based threats

  • 7.1.a SPAM filtering, anti-malware filtering, DLP, blacklisting, email encryption

7.2 Describe mitigation technology for web-based threats

  • 7.2.a Local and cloud-based web proxies
  • 7.2.b Blacklisting, URL filtering, malware scanning, URL categorization, web application filtering, TLS/SSL decryption

7.3 Describe mitigation technology for endpoint threats

  • 7.3.a Anti-virus/anti-malware
  • 7.3.b Personal firewall/HIPS
  • 7.3.c Hardware/software encryption of local data

Our belief is in learning and our goal is to deliver knowledge and skills to you, during our training. Our course duration is structured to provide you with the best chance to learn, develop and prepare for the industry.

It is a 5-day long /8-day long instructor-led course that focuses on security technologies and principles which are used in the Cisco security products in order to have the provision of hands-on examples. Below are our course duration options:

  • Standard - 5 days (7 hours a day)
  • Entry / Advanced - 8 days (7 hours a day)
  • CCNA - Security Exam Preperation - 3 days (4 hours a day)

Course Training Fees

  • Cisco CCNA - Security - Standard - $849
  • Cisco CCNA - Security - Entry / Advanced - $1249
  • CCNA - Security Exam Preparation Special Class - $249

Course Timings:

  • Week Nights (Mon-Tue) - 6pm to 9:30pm
  • Week Nights (Wed-Fri) - 6pm to 9:30pm
  • Week End - Saturday/Sunday - 10am to 6pm

Course Dates

Standard - 5 days (7 hours a day)
Entry / Advanced - 8 days (7 hours a day)
  • Week Nights (Mon-Tue)
  • Week Nights (Wed-Fri)
  • Week End - Saturday
  • Week End - Sunday
CCNA - Security Exam Preperation - 3 days (4 hours a day)

Benefits of doing course with Entrada

  • Learn from Industry experts - 6+ years experienced trainers
  • We prepare you for the industy
  • Focus on building skills & knowledge base
  • Real-world production examples
  • Practice labs that take you from the beginners level to medium-large size environment networks
  • Hands on experience
  • Best price gurantee - If you find a competitor's lower price on the same course, we'll beat it by 5%

Plus it includes 4-6 hours special exam preparation session for FREE

Our Learning Site

  • Classroom capacity 20-25 people
  • Learning Technolgoies - White Board, Presentation and Digital Learning technology
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet Access
  • Free onsite parking available
  • Within 500 mtrs of Metro Stations and less than 350 mtrs of Bus/Tram stops
  • Sites - St Kilda Road & Glen Waverley

Exam Overview

Exam Number: 210-260 IINS

Associated Certifications: CCNA Security

Duration: 90 minutes (60-70 questions)

Exam Options:

  • 210-260 – Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS)

CCNA Routing and Switching certifications are valid for three years

Exam Description:

This exam tests the candidate's knowledge of secure network infrastructure, understanding core security concepts, managing secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, web and email content security, and endpoint security using:

  • SIEM Technology
  • Cloud & Virtual Network Topologies
  • BYOD, Bring Your Own Device
  • Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • 802.1x Authentication
  • Cisco FirePOWER Next Generation IPS (under Domain 6.0)
  • Anti-Malware/Cisco Advanced Malware Protection

This exam validates skills for installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of a secure network to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

Questions Type:

  1. Multiple-Choice, Single Answer
  2. Multiple-Choice, Multiple-Answer
  3. Drag & Drop
  4. Fill-in-the-Blank
  5. Router Simulation
  6. Testlet
  7. Simlet