Foundation learning for the CCNA Security IINS 640-554 exam

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) Foundation Learning Guide. Second Edition, is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNA Security 640-554 foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to secure Cisco networks. By reading this book, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.

This book focuses on using Cisco IOS routers to protect the network by capitalizing on their advanced features as a perimeter router, firewall, intrusion prevention system, and site-to-site VPN device. The book also covers the use of Cisco Catalyst switches for basic network security, the Cisco Secure Access Control System (ACS), and the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA). You learn how to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch office network using Cisco IOS security features available through web-based GUIs (Cisco Configuration Professional) and the CLI on Cisco routers, switches, and ASAs.

Whether you are preparing for CCNA Security certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of Cisco IOS security fundamentals, you will benefit from the information provided in this book.

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) Foundation Learning Guide. Second Edition, 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.

Catherine Paquet is a practitioner in the field of internetworking, network security. and security financials. She has authored or contributed to ten books with Cisco Press, Catherine has in-depth knowledge of security systems, remote access, and routing technology. She is a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) and a CCNP Security, Catherine also is a Cisco Ironport certified security instructor (CICSI) and a certified Cisco instructor (CCSI) with Cisco's largest training partner. Global Knowledge, Inc. She also works on IT security projects and implementations for different organizations on a part-time basis. Following her university graduation from the Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean (Canada), she worked as a system analyst, LAN manager, MAN manager, and, eventually, a WAN manager. Later, she received a master's degree in business administration (MBA) with a specialty in management information systems (MIS) from York University.

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