CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide

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CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

·         Master Cisco CCNA Security 640-554 exam topics

·         Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes

·         Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

·         Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide, focuses specifically on the objectives for the Cisco CCNA Security IINS exam. Expert networking professionals Keith Barker and Scott Morris share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The CD also contains 90 minutes of video training on CCP, NAT, object groups, ACLs, port security on a Layer 2 switch, CP3L, and zone-based firewalls.

Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, comprehensive design scenarios, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA Security IINS exam, including:

• Network security concepts
• Security policies and strategies
• Network foundation protection (NFP)
• Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP)
• Management plane security
• AAA security
• Layer 2 security threats
• IPv6 security
• Threat mitigation and containment
• Access Control Lists (ACLs)
• Network Address Translation (NAT)
• Cisco IOS zone-based firewalls and ASA firewalls
• Intrusion prevention and detection systems
• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and cryptography
• Site-to-site IPsec VPNs and SSL VPNs

CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.

The print edition of the CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide contains 90 minutes of video instruction, two free, complete practice exams as well as an exclusive offer for 70% off Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test.

Pearson IT Certification Practice Test minimum system requirements:

Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Client; Pentium class 1GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disc space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam

Also available from Cisco Press for Cisco CCNA Security study is the CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test. This digital-only certification preparation product combines an eBook with enhanced Pearson IT Certification Practice Test.

This integrated learning package:

·         Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams

·         Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions

·         Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions

·         Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Keith Barker, CCIE No. 6783 (R&S and Security), is a 27-year veteran of the networking industry. He currently works as a network engineer and trainer for Copper River IT. His past experience includes EDS, Blue Cross, Paramount Pictures, and KnowledgeNet, and he has delivered CCIE-level training over the past several years. As part of the original set of Cisco VIPs for the Cisco Learning Network, he continues to give back to the community in many ways. He is CISSP and CCSI certified, loves to teach, and keeps many of his video tutorials at http://www.youtube.com/keith6783. He can be reached at Keith.Barker@CopperRiverIT.com or by visiting http://www.CopperRiverIT.com.

Scott Morris, CCIE No. 4713 (R&S, ISP/Dial, Security, and Service Provider), has more than 25 years in the industry. He also has CCDE and myriad other certifications, including nine expert-level certifications spread over four major vendors. Having traveled the world consulting for various enterprise and service provider companies, Scott currently works at Copper River IT as the chief technologist. He, too, has delivered CCIE-level training and technology training for Cisco Systems and other technology vendors.

Having spent a “past life” (early career) as a photojournalist, he brings interesting points of view from entering the IT industry from the ground up. As part of the original set of Cisco VIPs for the Cisco Learning Network, he continues to give back to the community in many ways. He can be reached at smorris@CopperRiverIT.com or by visiting http://www.CopperRiverIT.com.