Security Cisco
About Security Cisco
Prerequisite
CCNA (semester 4 of the Academy program).
You should also be very, very familiar with IP addressing, subnetting, VLSM, and access lists. This is a very rigorous course with little time to retrace previous topics.
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Security Course Descriptions
NCVOC60
Securing Cisco Routers
Introduction to Cisco Network Security. The course will cover types of security threats, security policy design and management; security technologies, products and solutions. Students will implement secure router design, installation, and configuration. Topics included are VPN implementation using Cisco routers; AAA implementation, TACACS+, IPSec and access control lists. Prepares students for the Securing Cisco IOS Networks exam (SECUR). We will also cover many topics for the Security+ exam by CompTIA.
Prerequisite: NCVOC14 or CCNA certification
NCVOC61
Cisco PIX Firewall Configuration
Students will develop the ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the PIX firewall family of products. Topics include PIX Firewall, PIX Device Manager, translations and connections including NAT and PAT, access lists, routing options, advanced protocols, security, failover, VPNs, IDS, AAA, and PIX Systems management. Involves extensive hands-on instruction and multiple labs/projects. Prepares students for the Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) exam.
Prerequisite: NCVOC14 or CCNA certification
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Registration
No Security classes are being offered in Spring or Summer 2009.
Noncredit registration instructions for Security (NCVOC 60 - NCVOC 61)
- Print out and complete the registration form.
- Copy your proof of CCNA, CCNP, or semester 4 of the Academy program.
- Deliver your application and documentation to MiraCosta College Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054.
No waiting list will be kept. All registered students must attend the first night of class. Failure to attend may result in forfeiture of your seat.
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Class Schedule
Security courses are not being offered in Spring or Summer 2009.
If you have completed the prerequisites at another location, you may sign up for one of these sessions. To register, please email Klaughlin@miracosta.edu and include the location of your first course, your username and your student number in the Cisco Academy assessment server. You must provide this information to register. If you do not have this information, you need to obtain it from your previous school. (We cannot assign a new number to you.) Registration is on a seat available basis.
Transfer Students
If you have taken a Cisco Networking Academy course at another institution, you can enroll in the next course in the sequence on a space available basis. You need to provide the name of your school and the username/student ID in the Cisco system. (If you do not remember your username, please contact your previous school to obtain this information. You must have it to register at MiraCosta.)
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Book
TBA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is required for the Firewall Specialist certification?
a) You must hold a valid CCNA certification.
b) You need to pass 2 certification exams, 642-501 Secur and 642-521 CSPFA.
What other Security certifications exist?
Cisco Certified Security Professional requires the successful completion of 5 exams. The exams for the Firewall Specialist are part of the 5 exams required. More information can be found at www.cisco.com under Learning.
What equipment is available?
The lab has 2-PIX 515 and 2-PIX 501 security appliances for lab exercises. There are 15 routers available and 9 switches. We also have 3 Frame Relay/ISDN/POTS simulators.
How many students are in a class?
At the present time, the maximum number of students will be 12.
Tell me about the classes.
NCVOC60 cover IOS Security for Routers. The course contains many lab exercises to be completed in the lab. Labs will be completed during a class meeting, and the other class meeting will consist of discussions, review of lab exercises, tests, and new material lectures.
NCVOC61 will cover the PIX Firewall system and commands. The course contains many lab exercises to be completed in the lab. Labs will be completed during a class meeting, and the other class meeting will consist of discussions, review of lab exercises, tests, and new material lectures.
Will the Security courses be offered in San Elijo?
No – we can only house the equipment in one location.
Is the lab equipment available outside of class time?
No – Our limited budget prevents us from staffing open lab hours.
Do I have to register for class to use the equipment?
Yes – This is a formal class, and not an open, drop in environment.
Will I be able to work alone on equipment?
Probably not. The labs and class are designed for teams of 2-3 students.
Does MiraCosta College offer the certification exam?
No. You will have to go to an authorized test center (VUE or Prometric).
www.vue.com or www.2test.com
How much does the exam cost?
At this time, the cost of the exam is $250.
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