• 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

  • Networking basics, switching concepts, cables, and configuration.
  • Network IP addressing (IPv4 and IP subnetting).
  • Routing protocols and configuration with labs.
  • ACL and NAT concepts and configuration with labs.
  • VLAN and VTP concepts and configuration with labs.
  • WAN protocols, security, wireless LAN and IPv6.

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

  • Network Services

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.