• 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

  • Learn CCNA overview and security basics plus common security threats.
  • Become familiar with AAA, IOS ACLs, Layer 2 attacks and CCP hotspot labs.
  • Firewall technologies and NTP with ACL labs.
  • IPS technologies.
  • VPN technologies.

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

  • Cyber Operational Planning

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.