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(Cisco Certified Virtual Private Network Specialist)

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Cisco security certifications focus on the growing need for knowledgeable computer network professionals who can implement complete computer security solutions. Cisco VPN Specialists can configure VPNs across shared public networks using Cisco IOS Software and Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator technologies. Includes training on:  Basic computer training and knowledge of the Windows operating system; Familiarity with the networking and security terms and concepts, and; Familiar with encryption technologies: DES, 3DES, RSA, hashing algorithms (MD5/SHA), and IPSec.

 Prerequisites:  Certification as a CCNA^Ò
 

Cisco Exams:             642-551 SND
                                    642-511 CSVPN

The Securing Cisco Network Devices 642-551 SND exam forms the foundation of the Cisco Certified Security Professional, Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco IPS Specialist, and Cisco VPN Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the SND course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, and verify basic security features of Cisco Layer 2 devices, Cisco Routers, Cisco IDS/IPS Sensors, Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrators, and Cisco PIX Security Appliances.

Describe the products in the Cisco security portfolio and explain how they mitigate security threats to a network

Identify the appropriate devices to secure a network; Identify the appropriate device feature to secure a network; Describe the difference in functionality and capabilities of the different security devices; Identify security issues with common management protocols; Describe threats to a network and network devices; Identify different techniques to deal with security threats.  

Describe the security features available for a Cisco Layer 2 device in a secure network

Identify security features on a Layer 2 device; Describe basic security feature configurations on a Layer 2 device.  

Implement security on a Cisco IOS Router

Identify mitigation techniques for common physical router security threats; Configure router for secure administrative access; Implement basic AAA for router administrative authentication; Configure AutoSecure to harden Cisco routers; Configure router access lists to secure networks; Configure security for router services and interfaces; Implement Syslog logging; Identify major components of the SDM.  

Describe and configure Cisco IPS and HIPS

Configure user accounts; Describe and configure Network Access lists; Describe how the sensor device is secure by default; Install the sensor on the network; Describe the methods used to access a sensor; Describe the process for displaying the sensor configuration; Identify major components of IDM; Describe basic sensor operations; Describe the process of using alarms to identify network attacks; Identify the appropriate platform required to install the CSA MC; Configure the default group; Describe the process of agent kit deployment and verifying management of the agent; Describe key features and concepts of VMS; Describe the interoperability of the components of VMS; Describe the hardware and software requirements of VMS.  

Configure and verify basic remote access on a Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator

Perform an initial configuration; Configure users and groups; Configure VPN clients; Verify IPSec tunnel establishment.  

Implement a Cisco PIX security appliance

Describe basic PIX security appliance hardware and software architecture; Identify appropriate PIX security appliance hardware and software configuration; Configure basic network settings using CLI; Configure basic interface features on a PIX security appliance; Verify initial configurations; Identify major components of the FWDM; Configure static address translation; Configure Network Address Translation; Configure firewall to secure inbound traffic; Verify inbound traffic restrictions; Describe basic IPSec topologies; Define the services provided by IPSec; Describe the IPSec protocol framework; Describe the IPSec algorithm framework; Describe the concepts of split tunneling; Describe the various authentication methods; Describe how the PIX security appliance uses IPSec to secure networks

The Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks exam (CSVPN 642-511) is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco VPN Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the CSVPN v4.0 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify, and manage the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator, Cisco VPN Software Client, and Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client feature set. CCNA or CCDA recertification candidates who pass the 642-511 CSVPN exam will be considered recertified at the CCNA or CCDA level.

Overview of Virtual Private Networks and IPSec Technologies

Cisco products enable a secure VPN; IPSec overview; IPSec protocol framework; How IPSec works.

Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Concentrator Series Hardware

Overview of the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series; Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator; Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series Client support.

Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator for Remote Access Using Pre-shared Keys

Overview of remote access using pre-shared keys; Initial configuration of the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series for remote access; Browser configuration of the Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator; Configure users and groups; More in-depth configuration information; Configure the Cisco Windows VPN Software Client. 

Configure Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Series Concentrator for Remote Access Using Digital Certificates

CA support overview; Certificate generation; Validating certificates; Configuring the Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator Series for CA support.

Configure the Cisco Virtual Private Network Firewall Feature for IPSec Software Client

Overview of software client's firewall feature; Software Client's Are You There feature; Software Client's Central Policy Protection feature; Software Client's firewall statistics; Customizing firewall policy.

Configure the Cisco Virtual Private Network Client Auto-Initiation Feature

Overview of the Cisco VPN Software Client auto-initiation; Configure the Cisco VPN Software Client auto-initiation.

Monitor and Administer Cisco VPN 3000 Remote Access Networks

Monitoring; Administration; Bandwidth Management.

Configure the Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client for Remote Access

Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware client remote access with pre-shared keys.

Configure the Cisco Virtual Private Network 3002 Hardware Client

Overview of the Hardware Client interactive unit and user authentication features; Configuring the Hardware Client interactive unit authentication feature; Configuring the Hardware Client user authentication feature; Monitoring the Hardware Client user statistics.

Configure the Cisco Virtual Private Network Client Backup Server and Load Balancing

Configuring the Cisco VPN Client backup server feature; Configuring the Cisco VPN Client load balancing feature; Overview of the Cisco VPN Client Reverse Route Injection feature.

Configure the Virtual Private Network 3002 Hardware Client for Software Auto-Update

Overview and configuration of the VPN 3002 Hardware Client software auto-update feature; Monitoring the Cisco VPN 3002 Hardware Client software auto-update feature.

Configure the Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Series Concentrator for the IPSec Over UDP and IPSec Over TCP

Overview of Port Address Translation; Configuring IPSec over UDP; Configuring NAT-Transversal; Configuring IPSec over TCP.

Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Series Concentrator LAN-to-LAN with Pre-Shared Keys

Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrator IPSec LAN-to-LAN; LAN-to-LAN configuration.

Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Series Concentrator LAN-to-LAN with NAT

LAN-to-LAN overview; Configuring the Concentrator LAN-LAN NAT feature.

Cisco Virtual Private Network 3000 Series Concentrator LAN-to-LAN using Digital Certificates

Root certificate installation; Identify certificate installation.

CCNA Recertification:  The CCNA Certification is valid for three years. Certificate holders have a number of options for renewing their valid CCNA certification. Successful completion of the CCNA 640-801 or ICND 640-811 exams will extend the date that the CCNA certification is valid by three years from the exam date. Also, successful completion of any exam bearing the prefix 642-xxx will renew the CCNA certification for three years from the exam date. However, it is important to note that it is not possible to renew a certification after the expiration date has passed.

Cisco Firewall Specialist Recertification:  Cisco VPN Specialist certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, either pass the current version of the exams, or pass a CCIE written exam.

Cisco has developed several recommended courses that are only available through a Cisco Certified Learning Partner. Hyperlearning Technologies is affiliated with another Virginia Beach Certification Training facility, to whom we outsource the Cisco certification training.  Refer to the CCNA website for information about the recommended training for each CCNA Certification exam.

All Cisco certification exams are administered through Cisco Test Delivery Partners, Prometric and Pearson VUE, worldwide. 

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