CCNA Security Jaskaran Kalsi Assoc Technical Manager Europe

Agenda § CCNA Security Overview § Current Academy Portfolio § Certifications § Course Design

CCNA Security Overview § A new course that provides students with in-depth network security

Cisco Networking Academy Building Scalable Internetworks Curricula Portfolio Implementing Secured Converged Wide-Area Networks Networking

Security Certifications Associate-level Professional-level Cisco Certified Security Profession (CCSP) Certification Revised CCSP Certification CCNA

Course Design § One 70 hour long course § Same Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Equipment Requirements § Goal is to minimize equipment costs Uses CCNA Discovery/CCNA Exploration equipment

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Enrollment and Training § Student enrollment prerequisite: CCNA-level knowledge and skills required § Instructor

CCNA Security Release Dates and Availability Early January 2009 Draft Scope and Sequence Mid-April

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Agenda § CCNA Security Overview § Current Academy Portfolio § Certifications § Course Design § Equipment Requirements § Enrollment and Training § Q&A Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 2

CCNA Security Overview § A new course that provides students with in-depth network security education and a comprehensive understanding of network security concepts § Provides students with hands-on knowledge and skills, emphasizing practical experience, needed for entry-level job roles in network security § Teaches installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices § Can be offered as an independent course or integrated into a degree program § 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 (NS 1 and NS 2) courses Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 3

Cisco Networking Academy Building Scalable Internetworks Curricula Portfolio Implementing Secured Converged Wide-Area Networks Networking for Home and Small Businesses Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Network Professional Network Specialist IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Network Associate Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise Network Fundamentals Routing Protocols and Concepts Building Multilayer Switched Networks Optimizing Converged Networks LAN Switching and Wireless Accessing the WAN CCNP Designing and Supporting Computer Networks CCNA Discovery CCNA Security CCNA Exploration Network Technician IT Essentials Packet Tracer Student Networking Knowledge and Skills Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 4

Security Certifications Associate-level Professional-level Cisco Certified Security Profession (CCSP) Certification Revised CCSP Certification CCNA Security Course SND IINS (640 -553) Network Security 1 & 2 (NS 1/NS 2) Courses SNRS SNPA SNAF IPS HIPS Presentation_ID SNRS CCNA certification is a pre-requisite for CCNA Security certification EOL - Nov 17, 2009 © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 5

Course Design § One 70 hour long course § Same Graphical User Interface (GUI) as the CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration curricula § Enabled for both ILT and Blended Distance Learning (BDL) delivery § 9 Chapters § At least 1 complex hands-on lab per chapter and Packet Tracer activities Provided as separate. zip files downloaded from AC; not embedded in the GUI § 9 end of chapter exams; 1 final exam, 1 skills based assessment § Balance of theory, hands-on practice, and application § Available in English only, no translated versions are planned Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 6

Equipment Requirements § Goal is to minimize equipment costs Uses CCNA Discovery/CCNA Exploration equipment bundle and topology Net. Lab compatible topology—enabled for remote operation § Additional investment required for memory upgrade and Advanced IOS images x 1 Cisco 1841 Router - IP Base IOS x 2 Cisco 1841 Router - Adv IP Serv IOS x 3 Cisco Catalyst 2960 Switches Cables Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 7

Enrollment and Training § Student enrollment prerequisite: CCNA-level knowledge and skills required § Instructor Training guidelines: CCNA-level knowledge and skills required Required for new CCNA Security instructors; Fast track possible with evidence of CCNA Security or higher certification or industry experience Existing NS 1, NS 2 or CCNP: ISCW instructors allowed to teach CCNA Security course § Instructor Training 40 -hr training - in-person, remote or blended (3 -day in-person) delivery formats BDL Best Practices guide developed to provide guidelines on how to deliver course in a BDL environment § Training Support – CCNA Security Training Centers established in each region to provide instructor training; CLI will conduct training for CCNA Security Training Centers in 100% remote format. Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 10

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 v 5. 2 GA Use for teaching student classes Apr Jun Jul 2009 Presentation_ID © 2009 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential 11