STUDY PLAN Cisco CCNA Security 210-260 IINS

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STUDY PLANCisco CCNA Security 210-260 IINSTotal Videos: 38Time: 7 hrs

Cisco Certified Network AssociateSecurity (CCNA Security)The CCNA Security certification is designed for entry-level network securityprofessionals. The certification is designed to affirm your skills to develop a securityinfrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigatesecurity threats. The CCNA Security certification is typically made up of two exams,both of which are covered by CBT Nuggets training: Cisco CCENT/ICND1 100-105 – Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 Cisco CCNA Security 210-260 IINS – Implementing Cisco IOS Network SecurityExam DetailsThe CCNA Security certification is made up of two distinct exams. Thedetails for each are provided below.Exam 1: CCENT/ICND1 100-105Time allotted for exam: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)Number of questions: 45-55 questions per examPassing score: Cisco does not publish the passing score for its exams.Question types: Multiple choice/single answer; Multiple choice/multipleanswer; Drag and drop; Fill-in-the-blank; Simulation; Testlet; SimletExam registration: Pearson VUEExam cost: 150 (USD)While the vast majority of learners take the path above, there are other optionswhich can qualify as prerequisites ahead of the 210-260 IINS exam and certification: CCNA Routing & Switching(learn more about this path in our blog post, Roadmap to Success: CCNA R&S) Any valid CCIE certification*Learn more about exam fees from Pearson VUEExam topics: Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (100-105)(free resource)Exam 2: CCNA 210-260 IINSTime allotted for exam: 1.5 hours (90 minutes)Number of questions: 60-70 questionsPassing score: Cisco does not publish the passing score for its exams.Question types: Multiple choice/single answer; Multiple choice/multipleTypically, learners pursuing this certification path should have 1-3 years ofexperience and some familiarity with Cisco products. However, the CCNA Security isconsidered an entry-level certification, so learners new to the industry can start hereif they are motivated and ready to study! Get started by reviewing the CBT Nuggetsplaylist for CCNA Security.answer; Drag and drop; Fill-in-the-blank; Simulation; Testlet; SimletExam registration: Pearson VUEExam cost: 250 (USD)*Learn more about exam fees from Pearson VUEExam topics: Implementing Cisco Network Security Exam (210-260) (freeresource)Roadmap to Success: CCNA SecurityLearn more about the CCNA Security certification from the CBT Nuggets blog. The Roadmap to Success is a series of blog posts designed to help learnersbetter understand certification pathways, career opportunities associated with those certifications, and next steps beyond certification. The above contentis an excerpt from the Roadmap to Success: CCNA Security to help you conquer your CCNA Security study plan!

STUDY STRATEGIESLearners use a great variety of strategies to attack theirtraining. Here are some options you can choose from toget the most out of your training experience:PRACTICE EXAM STRATEGIESCBT Nuggets offers practice exams as part of yoursubscription. You can take the practice exams as manytimes as you like! Here are some tips to help you takefull advantage of this excellent resource:Proceed through all CBT Nuggets video training on doublespeed to develop a strong overview of the material; thenproceed through all the training for a second time, taking goodnotes and focusing on deeper learning.ORProceed through all CBT Nuggets video training, taking goodnotes and focusing on deep learning on the first pass; thenproceed back through all training a second time, using doublespeed when appropriate.Supplement all video training with book study and practicalapplication of knowledge.Develop a test environment where new skills can be practiced.PLAN TO TAKE THE PRACTICE EXAM 3 TIMESFIRST EXAMCreate a baseline againstwhich you can measure yourprogress with future exams.Identify areas of weakness inorder to direct your trainingas you move forward.SECOND EXAMMeasure your progress since your firstpractice exam! Ask yourself: Are youretaining the information and materialyou learned at the beginning of yourtraining? Are there areas to whichyou should return now to ensureyour understanding before movingforward?The results from yoursecond practice examexperience should help youidentify areas where youmay need to spend extraeffort and energy in thetraining ahead.THIRD EXAMLearn more about how to get all you canout of your practice exam experiencefrom a quick video by Keith BarkerMeasure your progressagainst your first twopractice exams! Askyourself: Are youscoring 90% by now? Ifso, you might be readyfor the real thing!Allow the results from yourpractice exam to directyour review ahead of yourcertification exam. Askyourself: Are you retainingall the material? And are youunderstanding it well?3

KEY12. SecureSwitchingReviewThe number and title for each videocorresponds to the number and titleyou will find on the Cisco CCNASecurity 210-260 course pageonline (and on your mobile device).EXTRAMILE8 min.The Extra Mile section of your study plan challenges youto dig a little deeper with your training. The Extra Milemight be a textbook recommendation, supplementalmaterials downloads, or other resources to help youtake your training to the next level. Nothing in the ExtraMile is required, but it is here to help you learn.The duration of the video.WEEK 1Cisco CCNA Security 210-260 IINS1. Welcome toCCNA Security2. CIA3. Port SecurityConcepts4. Port SecurityImplementation5. DHCPSnoopingConcepts2 min.6 min.14 min.10 min.15 min.EXTRAMILEExplore the Ciscowebsite to learn moreabout the CCNA exam,its requirements, andavailable resources.Consider purchasing a textbook to supplement your training.Here are a few options to consider:CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert GuideCCNA Security (210-260) Portable Command Guide31 Days Before Your CCNA Security Exam: A Day-By-DayReview Guide for the IINS 210-260 Certification Exam“Patience, persistenceand perspiration make anunbeatable combinationfor success.”– Napoleon Hill4

WEEK 26. DHCPSnoopingImplementation7. PVLANConcepts8. PVLANImplementation9. DAI Concepts10. DAIImplementation16 min.9 min.13 min.16 min.16 min.WEEK 3EXTRAMILEDownload the courseSupplemental Files to get moreout of your video training.Download and review theCisco CCNA Security 210260 IINS exam topics.Set up a virtual lab to get the hands-on practiceyou need to be successful! Watch Keith Barker’sMicroNugget: CCNA Security Tutorial - Virtual LabSoftware to learn more about building your ownlab environment.11. SecureSwitching12. SecureSwitchingReview13. IOSFirewallServices14. ZBF GNS3Integration15. Zone-BasedFirewall Review3 min.8 min.3 min.23 min.17 min.EXTRAMILETake the Practice Exams! Use the results to drive yourreview and practice ahead of your certification exam*.Transcender Cisco Cert-210-260*Keep in mind that you’ve not completed the training yet so you probably won’t ace the exam.This helps you assess how well you are retaining the material you’ve learned so far!Create flashcards to help you retain the materials you’relearning! Or, consider using online study resources likequizlet.com. (Please note that there are lots of 210-260learning decks on quizlet.com to choose from. This is just oneoption. Explore others if it would be helpful to you!)5

WEEK 416. ASAConcepts17. ASA GNS3Integration18. ASAActivation19. Build an ASAGNS3 Topology20. ASA CLIConfigurationin GNS32 min.11 min.7 min.13 min.20 min.WEEK 5EXTRAMILELearn while you play! Explorethe games available on the CiscoLearning Network that are designedto help you learn to master criticalskills for your CCNA.Schedule your certification exam withan approved testing site.Join the CBT Nuggets Learners Community on Slack!Join other CBT Nuggets learners in a communitywhere you can post questions, share study resources,and connect with IT experts from all over the world.21. ASA andASDM Working inGNS322. ASA NAT23. ASA NAT Lab24. ASA ACLs25. ASA MPF,Modes & HA13 min.4 min.14 min.16 min.4 min.EXTRAMILEPractice, practice, practice! Makegood use of your lab environment topractice what you’re learning!“Practice does not makeperfect. Only perfectpractice makes perfect.”– Vince Lombardi6

WEEK 626. ASA MPFand DMZ Lab27. NFP,Hardening, AAA,and More28. AAA,Review, andAssessment29. AAA on theASA30.Cryptography,IPsec, andSSL/TLS20 min.2 min.18 min.1 min.1 min.WEEK 7EXTRAMILERetake the Practice Exams! Use the results to drive yourreview and practice ahead of your certification exam*.Transcender Cisco Cert-210-260“The results you achieve willbe in direct proportion to theeffort you apply.”*Keep in mind that you still haven’t completed your training! Taking the exam at this stage is to help youmeasure your progress and identify topics you may need to revisit in order to master them.- Denis Waitley31. GoingDeeper intoCrypto andVPNs32. CryptoReview and Lab33. Crypto andVPN Assessment34. IDS & IPSFundamentals35. IDS/IPSReview andAssessment4 min.19 min.4 min.3 min.16 min.EXTRAMILECheck out the Cisco CCNA Security Study Group to seewhat’s happening and what member-created documentscould assist you in your study.“No one succeeds without effort.Those who succeed owe theirsuccess to perseverance.”- Ramana Maharshi7

WEEK 836. FirePOWER37. Defense inDepth38. Putting on theParka38. CRAM SESSIONS!12 min.18 min.5 min.5-8 hrs.WEEK 9EXTRAMILEReview training Nuggets where youmight need to brush up.Retake the Practice Exams! Use the results to drive yourreview and practice ahead of your certification exam*.Transcender Cisco Cert-210-260“Success is the sum of smallefforts, repeated day in andday out.”*You know you’re ready for your certification exam when you are scoringbetween 80-90% on your practice exam!- R. CollierTHE BIG DAY!Take the exam.Get a good night’s sleepahead of your exam!Brag about it! Tweet us or let us knowhow your exam went and what you’redoing to celebrate your success!8

Cisco CCNA Security 210-260 IINS “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill The duration of the video. 12. Secure Switching Review The number and title for each video corresponds to the number and title you will find on the Cisco CCNA Security 210-260 course page online (and on your mobile device). 8 min. 5 6. DHCP Snooping .File Size: 262KBPage Count: 8