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Cisco SCND Exam 642-552


Cisco SCND (Securing Cisco Network Devices) Exam 642-552

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    COURSE INTRODUCTION

    Schedule our instructor led classroom training at your convenience and never miss another lecture or fall behind. You are in complete control. We invited the Best Trainers in the industry to help us develop the ultimate training & certification program which includes everything you will need to fully prepare for and succeed in securing network devices.

    The Securing Cisco Network Devices 642-552 SND is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional, Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco IPS Specialist, and Cisco VPN Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Securing Cisco Network Devices v2.0 (SND) course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of securing Cisco routers and switches and their associated networks. Topics covered include; Security threats facing modern network infrastructures, Securing Cisco routers, Implementing basic AAA, Using ACLs to mitigate router and network threats, Implementing secure management and reporting, Mitigating common Layer 2 attacks, and Implementing Cisco IOS Firewall features, Cisco IOS IPS features, and IPsec VPN features using Cisco Security Device Manager.

    Course Outline


    Course Introduction

    Course Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction to Network Security Policies

    Building Cisco Self-Defending Networks
    Threat Evolution
    Port 80 Applications Blur the Network Perimeter
    The SQL Slammer Worm: 30 Minutes After “Release”
    Network Effects of the SQL Slammer Worm
    Cisco Self-Defending Network Strategy
    Evolving a Cisco Self-Defending Network
    ATD Products, Services, and Architecture Example
    Cisco Integrated Security Portfolio
    Cisco Self-Defending Network

    Chapter 1a Review

    Understanding the Requirement for a Secure Network Policy
    Closed Networks
    Open Networks
    Threat Capabilities - More Dangerous and Easier to Use
    Size of the Problem
    Network Security Challenge
    E-Business Challenge
    Converging Dynamics
    Information Assurance - CIA
    Information Assurance - Typical Network Architecture
    Hackers, Motivations, and Classes of Attack
    Integrity
    The Human Aspect
    Technology
    Operations
    Defense in Depth
    Layered Approach
    Network Security Design Factors
    Secure the Network
    Monitor Security
    Test Security
    Improve Security
    Network Security Infrastructure

    Chapter 1b Review

    Introducing Network Attack Mitigation Techniques
    Installation Risk Assessment
    Common Threats to Physical Installations
    Hardware Threat Mitigation
    Environmental Threat Mitigation
    Electrical Threat Mitigation
    Maintenance - Related Threat Mitigation
    Reconnaissance Attacks
    Packet Sniffers
    Packet Sniffer Attack Mitigation
    Port Scans and Ping Sweeps
    Port Scan and Ping Sweep Attack Mitigation
    Internet Information Queries
    Access Attacks
    Password Attacks
    Demo - Password Attacks
    Password Attack Example
    Password Attack Mitigation
    Trust Exploitation
    Trust Exploitation Attack Mitigation
    Port Redirection
    Buffer Overflow Attack Mitigation
    Demo - Buffer Overflow
    IP Spoofing
    IP Spoofing - Technical Discussion
    IP Spoofing - Types of Attack
    Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
    Demo - Man In The Middle
    IP Spoofing Attack Mitigation
    DoS Attacks
    TCP SYN Flooding DoS Attack
    DDoS Attacks
    DDoS Example
    DoS and DDoS Attack Mitigation
    Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse Attacks
    Anatomy of a Worm Attack
    Mitigating Worm Attacks
    Containing Virus and Trojan Horse Attacks
    Application Layer Attacks
    Application Layer Attack Mitigation
    Configuration Management
    Configuration Management Recommendations
    Management Protocols
    Management Protocol Best Practices
    Determining Network Vulnerabilities

    Chapter 1c Review

    Thinking Like a Hacker
    Step 1: Footprinting and Fingerprinting
    Defeat Footprinting
    Step 2: Enumeration
    Step 3: Social Engineering
    Step 4: Privilege Information
    Step 5: Gather Additional Passwords and Secrets
    Step 6: Maintaining Access
    Step 7: Leverage the Compromised System
    Best Practices to Defeat Hackers

    Chapter 1d Review

    Designing a Secure Network Life - Cycle Model
    Secure Network Design Factors
    Typical Business Goals
    Secure Network Life Cycle
    PDIOO Applied to the Secure Network Life Cycle
    Secure Network Planning Phase
    Secure Network Design Phase
    Secure Network Implement Phase
    Secure Network Operation Phase
    Secure Network Optimize Phase
    Disposal of Secure Network Components
    Principles of Secure Network Design
    Selected Principles for IT Security

    Chapter 1e Review

    Developing a Comprehensive Security Policy
    What are the Assets?
    Why Do You Need a Security Policy?
    What Does a Security Policy Do?
    Who Uses the Security Policy?
    Comprehensive Security Policy
    Governing Policy Comes from the Top
    Technical and User Policies
    Types of Technical Policies
    Security Policy Development
    Developing a Security Policy Plan Phase
    Developing a Security Policy Design Phase
    Assigning Risk to Network Components
    Identify Types of Users
    Security Analysis Matrix
    Developing a Security Policy - Implement Phase
    Developing a Security Policy - Operate Phase
    Operate Phase Security Monitoring
    Operate Phase Incident Response
    Developing a Security Policy Optimize Phase
    Managing Security Changes
    What Makes a Good Security Policy?

    Chapter 1f Review


    Chapter 2 - Securing the Perimeter

    Applying a Security Policy for Cisco Routers
    Role of Routers in Networks
    Threats to and Attacks on Routers
    Router Security Principles
    How Routers Enforce Perimeter Security Policy
    Filtering Packets with a Router
    Local and Remote Administrative Access
    Keeping Up-to-date
    Logging
    Conceptual Basis for a Router Security Policy
    Creating a Security Policy for a Router
    Applying Cisco IOS Security Features

    Chapter 2a Review

    Introducing Cisco SDM
    Cisco SDM Overview
    Starting Cisco SDM
    Files Required to Run Cisco SDM from a Router
    Launching Cisco SDM Express
    Launching Cisco SDM
    Navigating the Cisco SDM Interface
    Cisco SDM Wizards in Configuration Mode
    Configuration Mode Advanced Configuration
    Monitor Mode

    Chapter 2b Review

    Configuring AAA Functions on the Cisco IOS Router
    AAA Model - Network Security Architecture
    Implementing Cisco AAA
    Implementing Authentication Using Local Services
    Implementing Authentication Using External Servers
    TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA Protocols
    Authentication Methods and Ease of Use
    Authentication - Remote PC Username and Password
    Authentication - Token Cards and Servers
    AAA Example - Authentication via PPP Link
    Authenticating Router Access
    Router Local Authentication Configuration Process
    Enable AAA Globally Using the aaa new - model Command
    aaa authentication Commands
    aaa authentication login Command
    aaa authentication ppp Command
    aaa authentication enable default Command
    Authentication for Lines and Commands
    aaa authorization Command
    aaa accounting Command
    Troubleshooting AAA Using debug Commands
    Troubleshooting AAA Using the debug aaa Command
    Troubleshooting AAA Using tdebug aaa accounting
    Configuring AAA with Cisco SDM
    Demo - Authentication

     

    Chapter 2c Review

    Disabling Unused Cisco Router Network Services and Interfaces
    Vulnerable Router Services and Interfaces
    What You Need to Do
    Management Service Vulnerabilities
    Locking Down a Router with Cisco AutoSecure
    Locking Down a Router with Cisco SDM
    Limitations and Cautions
    Demo - Auto Secure

    Chapter 2d Review

    Implementing Secure Management and Reporting
    Considerations for Secure Management and Reporting
    Architecure of Secure Management and Reporting
    In-Band Management Considerations
    Secure Management and Reporting
    Implementing Log Messaging for Security
    Syslog Systems
    Cisco Log Severity Levels
    Log Message Format
    Using Logs to Monitor Network Security
    SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 Architecture
    Community Strings
    SNMP Security Models and Levels
    SNMPv3 Architecture
    SNMPv3 Operational Model
    Configuring an SSH Server for Security
    Enabling Syslog Logging With Cisco SDM
    Enabling SNMP with Cisco SDM
    Enabling NTP with Cisco SDM
    Enabling SSH with Cisco SDM
    Demo - SSH

    Chapter 2e Review

    Defending the Network Perimeter with Cisco Products
    Cisco IOS Router Security
    Cisco Secure ACS
    Cisco Secure ACS Product Summary

    Chapter 2f Review


    Chapter 3 - Securing LAN and WLAN Devices

    Applying Security Policies to Network Switches
    Why Worry About Layer 2 Security?
    Domino Effect
    Switches Are Targets
    Securing Network Access at Layer 2
    Protecting Administrative Access
    Password Encryption
    Password Guidelines
    Protecting the Management Port
    Turning Off Unused Network Services
    Shutting Down Interfaces

    Chapter 3a Review

    Mitigating Layer 2 Attacks
    VLAN Hopping by Switch Spoofing
    VLAN Hopping by Double Tagging
    Mitigating VLAN Hopping Network Attacks
    STP Attack
    bpdu-guard and guard root Commands
    Spoofing the DHCP Server
    DHCP Snooping
    ARP Spoofing: Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
    Mitigating Man-in-the-Middle Attacks with DAI
    DAI in Action
    MAC Learning
    CAM Learns MAC B Is on Port 2
    CAM Table Is Updated Flooding Stops
    Intruder Launches macof Utility
    The CAM Table Overflows
    MAC Address Spoofing Attack
    Using Port Security to Mitigate Attacks
    Port Security Fundamentals
    Port Security Configuration
    Port Security Defaults
    Configuring Port Security on a Cisco Catalyst Switch
    Port Security Configuration Script
    Verify the Configuration
    Layer 2 Best Practices
    Demo - Switch Port Security

    Chapter 3b Review

    Using Cisco Catalyst Switch Security Features
    Switching Infrastructure and Security
    Identity - Based Networking Services
    VLAN ACL
    Private VLAN
    Notification of Intrusions
    Rate Limiting
    Switched Port Analyzer
    Management Encryption

    Chapter 3c Review

    Securing Wireless LANs
    Wireless LANs Extend Wired LANs
    Comparing WLANs with LANs
    WLAN Characteristics
    Typical WLAN Components and Topologies
    Cisco Unified Wireless Network
    Threats to WLANs
    Evolution of WLAN Security
    Open Access Phase - SSID
    Initial Phase -WEP
    802.11 Open Authentication
    802.11 Shared Key Authentication
    Basic 802.11 Security Issues
    Exploits of 802.11 Security Vulnerabilities
    Enhanced 802.11 Security
    Interim Phase -WPA
    Present Phase - WPA2
    802.1x for WLANs
    802.1x EAP Deployment Comparison
    802.1x Advantages for WLANs
    “Present” Phase - WLAN IDS
    Demo - Private VLANs

    Chapter 3d Review


    Chapter 4 - Configuring a Cisco IOS Firewall

    Introducing Firewall Technologies
    What Is a Firewall?
    Evolution of Firewall Technologies
    Static Packet Filtering Firewalls
    Static Packet Filtering Example
    Pros and Cons of Packet Filters
    Circuit Level Firewall
    Application Layer Firewall
    Application Layer Proxy Firewall
    Application Level Proxy Firewall
    Proxy Server Communication Process
    Limitations and Uses of Application Layer Firewalls
    Stateful or Dynamic Packet Filtering
    Stateful Filtering
    Limitations and Uses of Stateful Firewalls
    Cut-Through Proxy Firewall Communication Process
    Implementing NAT on a Firewall
    Network Address Translation
    Port Address Translation
    Configuring NAT with Cisco SDM
    Limitations and Uses of NAT
    Application Inspection Firewall
    Application Inspection Firewall Operation
    Application Inspection Firewalls
    Content Filtering Using Websense
    Firewalls in a Layered Defense Strategy

    Chapter 4a Review

    Building Static Packet Filters with Cisco ACLs
    Access Control Lists
    Standard and Extended ACLs
    Identifying ACLs
    Enable Turbo ACLs
    Guidelines for Developing ACLs
    Applying ACLs to Inbound and Outbound Interfaces
    Applying ACLs to Interfaces
    Traffic Filtering with ACLs
    Reference Network Topology
    vty Filtering
    SNMP Service Filtering
    RIPv2 Route Filtering
    IP Address Spoof Mitigation Inbound
    IP Address Spoof Mitigation Outbound
    DoS TCP SYN Attack Mitigation Blocking External Access
    DoS Smurf Attack Mitigation
    Filtering ICMP Messages Inbound
    Filtering ICMP Messages Outbound
    Filtering UDP Traceroute Messages
    Basics of DDoS Attacks
    DDoS Attack Mitigation Trin00
    DDoS Attack Mitigation Stacheldraht
    DDoS Attack Mitigation Trinity v3
    DDoS Attack Mitigation SubSeven
    Combining Access Functions
    ACL Caveats

    Chapter 4b Review

    Configuring a Cisco IOS Firewall with the Cisco SDM Wizard
    Choosing the Type of Firewall You Need
    SDM Firewall Wizard Help Screens
    Step-by-Step Help Screens
    Basic Firewall
    Creating an Advanced Firewall
    Configuring Firewall Inspection Rules
    Application Security Configuration
    Advanced Firewall Configuration Summary
    Delivering the Commands to the Router
    Editing a Firewall Policy
    Editing the Application Security Policy
    Editing Firewall Global Settings

     

    Chapter 4c Review

    Defending Your Network with the Cisco Firewall Product Family
    Cisco Firewall Product Family
    Cisco IOS Firewall Features
    When to Use a Cisco IOS Firewall
    Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliances
    Cisco PIX 500 Series Security Appliances Features
    Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module
    Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances
    Adaptive Solution with Converged Security Services
    Migrating from Cisco PIX to Cisco Security Appliance
    Best Practices for Firewall Policy Development
    Demo - Access List

    Chapter 4d Review


    Chapter 5 - Securing Networks with Cisco IOS IPS

    Introducing IDS and IPS
    Defining IDS and IPS
    IDS and IPS Common Characteristics
    IDS and IPS Operational Differences
    Comparing IDS and IPS Solutions
    Placement of IDS and IPS Sensors
    Types of IDS and IPS Sensors
    Cisco IOS IPS Attack Responses
    Event Monitoring and Management
    Security - MARS IPS Monitoring System
    HIPS Features
    HIPS Operation Details
    Cisco HIPS Deployment
    NIPS Features
    Cisco NIPS Deployment
    Comparing HIPS and Network IPS
    HIPS and Network IPS Monitoring
    IPS Signature Operational Characteristics
    Attack Methods, IPS Signature Types, and Capabilities
    Signature Definition Files
    Memory Requirements of Pre-Built SDFs
    Distributed Threat Mitigation with Intrusion Prevention System
    Benefits of DTM with Cisco IOS IPS Software
    Signature Micro-Engines
    Supported Signature Micro-Engines
    Signature Micro-Engine and SDF Build Failures
    Cisco Signature Alarm Types
    Support for SDEE and Syslog
    Viewing SDEE Alarm Messages
    Implementing Alarms in Signatures

    Chapter 5a Review

    Configuring Cisco IOS IPS
    Cisco IOS IPS Intrusion Detection Technology
    Primary Benefits of the Cisco IOS IPS Solution
    Cisco IOS IPS Signature Features
    Using Cisco SDM to Configure Cisco IOS IPS
    Using Cisco SDM GUI to Create IPS Rules
    Using Cisco SDM GUI to Edit Existing IPS Rules
    Launching the IPS Rule Wizard
    Confirming IOS IPS on Interfaces
    Configuring Signatures Using Cisco SDM
    Importing Signature Definition Files
    Configuring Global Settings
    Saving the Cisco IOS IPS Configuration

    Chapter 5b Review

    Defending Your Network with the Cisco IPS Product Family
    Cisco IPS Platforms
    Throughput on Cisco IOS Routers
    Performance and Limitations of Platforms
    Performance and Limitations of Cisco ASA 5500 Series
    Relative Positioning of Cisco IPS Sensors
    Cisco IPS Management Software
    CSA Architecture
    Application, Kernel, and Interceptors
    CSA Interceptors
    CSA Features
    Cisco IPS Selection Considerations
    IPS Configuration Best Practices
    Accommodating Network Growth
    Scaling HIPS Systems

    Chapter 5c Review


    Chapter 6 - Building IPsec VPNs

    Introducing IPsec VPNs
    Introducing Ipsec
    Internet Key Exchange
    IKE Communication Negotiation Phases
    IKE: Other Functions
    ESP and AH Header
    Transport and Tunnel Mode
    Message Authentication and Integrity Check Using Hash
    MD5 and SHA-1
    Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption Algorithms
    Symmetrical Key Encryption Algorithms
    DH and RSA Asymmetric Encryption Algorithms
    PKI Certificates
    PKI Message Exchange
    PKI Credentials

    Chapter 6a Review

    Building a Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Operation
    Site-to-Site IPsec VPN
    Site-to-Site IPsec Configuration
    Site-to-Site IPsec Configuration - Phase 1
    Site-to-Site IPsec Configuration - Phase 2
    Site-to-Site IPsec - Apply VPN Configuration
    Site-to-Site IPsec - Interface Access List

    Chapter 6b Review

    Configuring IPsec Site-to-Site VPN Using Cisco SDM
    Introducing the Cisco SDM VPN Wizard Interface
    Site-to-Site VPN Components
    Launching the Site-to-Site VPN Wizard
    Quick Setup
    Step-by-Step Setup
    Connection Settings
    IKE Proposals
    Transform Set
    Option 1: Single Source and Destination Subnet
    Option 2: Using an ACL
    Review the Generated Configuration
    Test Tunnel Configuration and Operation
    Monitor Tunnel Operation
    Advanced Monitoring
    Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6c Review

    Building Remote Access VPNs
    Cisco Easy VPN Components
    Remote Access Using Cisco Easy VPN
    Cisco Easy VPN Remote Connection Process
    Cisco Easy VPN Tasks for the Cisco Easy VPN Server Wizard
    Starting the Cisco Easy VPN Server Wizard
    Choosing an Interface for Terminating IPsec
    Configuring IKE Policies
    Configuring IPsec Transform Sets
    Configuring a Group Policy Local Router Configuration
    Configuring a Group Policy External Location via RADIUS
    Configuring a Local User Database: User Authentication
    Configuring Local Group Policies
    Configuring Local Group Policy Parameters
    Confirming Configuration Settings
    Testing the Cisco Easy VPN Server Configuration
    Managing Cisco Easy VPN Server Connections
    Editing, Cloning, or Deleting Group Policies
    Creating or Editing a Local Pool for IP Addresses
    Cisco VPN Client Software
    Configuring Cisco Easy VPN Remote
    Managing Cisco Easy VPN Remote Connections

    Chapter 6d Review

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