• Classroom
  • Online, Instructor-Led

CCNA stands for Cisco Certified Network Associate. This "Associate" training program is the first rung on the ladder of Cisco certification, which leads to "Professional" and finally "Expert" level. The CCNA program will provide you with a basic foundation in designing, building and maintaining networks, large and small.

Learning Objectives

  • Fundamentals of networking, IP addressing and subnetting.
  • IP routing & protocols.
  • Familiarity with Nexus, configuring Nexus and L2 switching.
  • Familiarity with vPCs, FabricPath, OTV and MDS.
  • Learn how to virtualize network devices, storage, servers, and Cisco UCS.
  • Configure Cisco UCS B and C series, UCS management, policies and profiles.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Data Administration

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.