Ucertify Guide For Cisco Exam 640 553 Iins

IT certification exams require a lot of study and practice. Many of our customers spend weeks, if not months preparing for the exam. While most classroom training and certification preparation software do a good job of covering exam material and providing practice questions, summarization of the highlights and key study points is often missing. This book is intended to bridge the gap between preparation and the final exam. It is designed to be an easy reference that will walk you through all the exam objectives with easy to remember key points required to successfully pass the certification exam. It reinforces the key points, while helping you focus on the exam requirements. The benefits are multifold and can help you save hours of exam review, while keeping key concepts fresh in your mind before the exam. This critical review will help you with the final exam preparation touches and give you the confidence needed for the big day. Benefits of this exam countdown and quick review guide: 1. Focused approach to reviewing exam material - review what you must know 2. All key exam concepts highlighted and reinforced 3. Time saving - must know facts at your finger tips in one condensed version 4. Detailed explanations of all possible answers to practice questions to ensure your grasp of the topic 5 A full length simulation exam to determine your exam readiness

Market_Desc: Primary Reader: Those studying for the CCNA-Security exam. Primary job role is network administration, with a concentration on securing a Cisco network environment. Secondary Reader: CCNAs looking to expand their portfolio by focusing on security best-practices, and learning about Cisco's security offerings. Special Features: " Built-In Audience--Over 700,000 individuals have achieved a Cisco certification, with CCNA by far those popular of Cisco's certification track. Over 100,000 achieve a Cisco certification a year. Candidates for the CCNA-Security are required to have a valid CCNA before sitting for this exam." Security as a Centerpiece--The first Cisco certification specifically focused on Security. The CCNA-Security certification is the first step towards Cisco's brand new Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) and Cisco Certified Internetworking Engineer--Security (CCIE Security) designations." Security Spending on the Rise--According to Forrester Research, most IT organizations who responded plan to increase security spending. With Cisco the leader in network hardware, organizations will be looking for qualified IT professionals skilled in securing a Cisco network." 100% Focused on the Exam--Will cover in depth all exam objectives, and will include useful hands on labs to give candidates the hands on necessary to perform the skills expected from all CCNA-Security recipients." Huge Growth Potential--According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, general networking/system administration jobs are expected to increase by nearly 82% by 2010. About The Book: The Cisco Certified Network Associate-Security (CCNA-Security) concentration certification targets candidates responsible for securing a network that primarily uses Cisco devices. This in-depth Study Guide provides 100% coverage of every exam objective, covering in depth the technologies developed by Cisco specifically designed to ensure a network is secure. Book features hands-on labs, end of chapter review questions, and a handy tear-out objective map showing the reader where each exam objective is covered. In addition, the enhanced CD contains the Sybex Test Engine, Flashcards, and entire book in PDF format.

IT certification exams require a lot of study and practice. Many of our customers spend weeks, if not months preparing for the exam. While most classroom training and certification preparation software do a good job of covering exam material and providing practice questions, summarization of the highlights and key study points is often missing. This book is intended to bridge the gap between preparation and the final exam. It is designed to be an easy reference that will walk you through all the exam objectives with easy to remember key points required to successfully pass the certification exam. It reinforces the key points, while helping you focus on the exam requirements. The benefits are multifold and can help you save hours of exam review, while keeping key concepts fresh in your mind before the exam. This critical review will help you with the final exam preparation touches and give you the confidence needed for the big day. Benefits of this exam countdown and quick review guide: 1. Focused approach to reviewing exam material - review what you must know 2. All key exam concepts highlighted and reinforced 3. Time saving - must know facts at your finger tips in one condensed version 4. Detailed explanations of all possible answers to practice questions to ensure your grasp of the topic 5 A full length simulation exam to determine your exam readiness

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNA® Security foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to secure Cisco® routers and switches and their associated networks. By reading this book, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to troubleshoot and monitor network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices, as well as the technologies that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure. This book focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network. You will learn how to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch type office network using Cisco IOS® security features available through the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and through the command-line interface (CLI) on Cisco routers and switches. The author also provides, when appropriate, parallels with Cisco ASA appliances. 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) 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. Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisco IOS Software security features Configure firewall features including ACLs and Cisco IOS zone-based policy firewalls to perform basic security operations on a network Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS features Configure IPS on Cisco network routers Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems, and protect the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed self-study solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations.

CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide Master the IINS 640-553 exam with this official study guide 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 Official Exam Certification Guideis a best of breed Cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA Security IINS exam. Senior security instructors Michael Watkins and Kevin Wallace 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. CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guidepresents 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 allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks sections help drill you on key concepts you must know thoroughly. The companion CD-ROM contains a powerful testing engine that allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a topic-by-topic basis, presenting question-by-question remediation to the text and laying out a complete study plan for review. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, 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. CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guideis 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. Michael Watkins, CCNA/CCNP /CCVP /CCSP , is a full-time senior technical instructor with SkillSoft Corporation. With 13 years of network management, training, and consulting experience, Michael has worked with organizations such as Kraft Foods, Johnson and Johnson, Raytheon, and the United States Air Force to help them implement and learn the latest network technologies. Kevin Wallace, CCIE No. 7945, is a certified Cisco instructor working full time for SkillSoft, where he teaches courses in the Cisco CCSP, CCVP, and CCNP tracks. With 19 years of Cisco networking experience, Kevin has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University. Kevin also is a CCVP, CCSP, CCNP, and CCDP with multiple Cisco security and IP communications specializations. The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the IINS exam, including Network security threats Security policies Network perimeter defense AAA configuration Router security Switch security Endpoint security SAN security VoIP security IOS firewalls Cisco IOS IPS Cryptography Digital signatures PKI and asymmetric encryption IPsec VPNs This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press . Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears. Category: Cisco Press-Cisco Certification Covers: IINS exam 640-553

IT certification exams require a lot of study and practice. Many of our customers spend weeks, if not months preparing for the exam. While most classroom training and certification preparation software do a good job of covering exam material and providing practice questions, summarization of the highlights and key study points is often missing. This book is intended to bridge the gap between preparation and the final exam. It is designed to be an easy reference that will walk you through all the exam objectives with easy to remember key points required to successfully pass the certification exam. It reinforces the key points, while helping you focus on the exam requirements. The benefits are multifold and can help you save hours of exam review, while keeping key concepts fresh in your mind before the exam. This critical review will help you with the final exam preparation touches and give you the confidence needed for the big day. Benefits of this exam countdown and quick review guide: 1. Focused approach to reviewing exam material - review what you must know 2. All key exam concepts highlighted and reinforced 3. Time saving - must know facts at your finger tips in one condensed version 4. Detailed explanations of all possible answers to practice questions to ensure your grasp of the topic 5 A full length simulation exam to determine your exam readiness