On this page you will find over 35 articles to help you prepare for your Cisco CCNA Security certification. Preparing for the Cisco CCNA Security exam is no easy task. There are many topics you need to understand completely. We have organized for you below these CCNA study topics by category.

We hope you will take your time reviewing these Cisco Security CCNA study topics. There is tons of information on this page that can help you to pass your Cisco CCNA Security certification. So take your time and don't forget to review our tips on how to prepare and pass the Cisco CCNA exam below!

CCNA Security Certification Overview
Below you will find two Cisco CCNA Security 640-553 articles on the subject of security. These Cisco Certification articles will give you an idea of what to expect on the certification exam.
CCNA Security 640-553 Syllabus
CCNA Security Certification Overview

Network Security Threats
Below you will find three Cisco CCNA Security 640-553 articles on the subject of security threats. These Cisco Certification articles will give you an idea of what to expect on the certification exam.
CCNA Topic: Mitigating Common Attacks
CCNA Topic: Mitgating Worm, Virus, and Trojan Attacks
Cisco Self-Defending Network Architecture

Securing Cisco Routers
This article is to help you get started with techniques for using Cisco equipment to build a safe and secure network. It covers the different pieces of your lab and how to connect the routers and switches together securely.
CCNA Skill: SDM Security Audit Feature
CCNA SKill: One-Step Lockdown Feature in SDM
Securing Cisco Administrative Access
Configuring Privilege Levels to Secure Access
Configuring Role-Based CLI to Secure Administrative Access
CCNA Topic: Securing the IOS Image & Configuration File

AAA on Cisco Routers Using Local Router Database and External ACS
In this section we will discuss some of the functions and capabilities of AAA on Cisco routers.
CCNA Intro: Functions and Importance of AAA
CCNA Skill: Features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA Protocols
Configure AAA Authentication
CCNA Skill: Configure AAA Authorization
Configuring AAA Accounting


Mitigating Threats Using ACLs
Here we have broken down all the major concepts of using ACLs to mitigate threats to Cisco routers. We have grouped them in the same order as you will generally see them in your Cisco CCNA Study Guide.
CCNA Topic: Functionality of ACLs to filter packets
Configure and Verify IP ACLs to mitigate given threats
Configure IP ACLs to prevent IP address spoofing
CCNA Topic: Caveats to considered building ACLs

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