Cisco Systems Network Academy

About the Security course

This course prepares students to take the SNRS and SNPA exams which form part of the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification. A CCSP validates an individual’s network security skills at the mid-career level. Candidates who pass the required exams will receive a CCSP certificate from Cisco and may display the CCSP designation on business cards or use the letters after their name.

Overall, the Cisco certification authenticates an individual’s achievement, so it increases the holder’s professional credibility by ensuring high standards of expertise. In particular, the CCSP certification indicates advanced knowledge of securing and managing Cisco network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. .

Who is the course for?

Students should have completed CCNA4 of the Network Academy Programme or hold a current CCNA certification (Also see: who can enrol).

What will the course give you?

Introduction to Network Security course focusing on the overall security processes with particular emphasis on hands on skills in the following areas:

• Preparation for the SNRS (642-502) and SNPA exams (642-522)
• Security policy design & management
• Security technologies, products & solutions
• Firewall and secure router design, installation, configuration, & maintenance
• AAA implementation using routers and firewalls
• Intrusion Detection (IDS) implementation using routers and firewalls
• VPN implementation using routers and firewalls
• The knowledge and skills necessary to take the SNRS and SNPA exams

The curriculum

Combination of CBT/Lectures/Lab work lasting about 70 hours.
 

How is the course delivered?

• Online multimedia material developed by CISCO specially for the course. (available via the web)
• Practical ‘hands-on’ work on a purpose built network
• Mini Lectures

How is the course assessed?

• Online multi-choice tests at the end of each section
• Practical skills tests

What material is covered ?

• Security terminology & acronyms
• Basic and advance security vulnerabilities
• Security Policy design & management
• Security technologies, products, solutions & design
• Advanced Firewall installation, configuration, monitoring & maintenance
• AAA and IDS implementation using Cisco routers and PIX Firewalls
• VPN implementation using Cisco routers and PIX Firewalls
• Secure Network Design

What is provided? (External course only)

Staffordshire University will provide a CISCO text book covering the course and tea/coffee each evening.

How do I apply?

Please contact us, for further details and booking information.
Also see who can enrol.