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Frequently Asked Questions: CCNA Security v1.1Last updated August 13, 2012Q. What types of students may be interested in the Cisco Networking Academy CCNA Security course?A. CCNA Security is designed for Networking Academy students seeking career-oriented, entry-level securityspecialist skills. Prospective students include individuals enrolled in technology degree programs at institutionsof higher education and IT professionals who want to enhance their core routing and switching skills. CCNASecurity provides a next step for CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration students who want to expand theirCCNA-level skill set to prepare for a career in network security.Q. Are there any prerequisites for CCNA Security?A. CCNA Security has no Networking Academy course prerequisites.Students should have the following skills and knowledge: CCNA-level networking concepts and skills Basic PC and Internet navigation skillsWhile there are no required course prerequisites, students are encouraged to complete the CCNA Discovery orCCNA Exploration curricula to acquire the fundamental CCNA-level routing and switching skills needed forsuccess in this course.Q. What are the main elements of the CCNA Security curriculum?A. The CCNA Security v1.1 curriculum consists of: One semester-long (approximately 70-hour) course 10 chapters and chapter exams One final exam and skills-based assessment 16 hands-on labs 10 Cisco Packet Tracer activities and one Packet Tracer Practice Skills Based Assessment (SBA)The CCNA Security course uses the same graphical user interface (GUI) as the CCNA Discovery and CCNAExploration curricula. Course labs and Packet Tracer activities are provided as separate .zip files that can bedownloaded from Academy Connection.Q. What is new in CCNA Security version 1.1?A. CCNA Security version 1.1 aligns with the new Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) certification exam (640554). Some of the major changes in this release of the course and the certification exam are the addition of theCisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) and the replacement of Cisco Security Device Manager (SDM) withCisco Configuration Professional (CCP). For a complete list of the changes between CCNA Security v1.0 andv1.1, please review the CCNA Security v1.1 Release Notes that can be found in the Tools section of AcademyConnection. Another useful resource is the CCNA Security v1.1 instructor learning opportunity available athttp://lms.netacad.net/index.php. 2011-2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.Page 1 of 5

Q. When will CCNA Security version 1.0 be retired?A. The end-of-life dates for the v1.0 curriculum are as follows:Table 1.End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for CCNA Security v1.1MilestoneDefinitionDateEnd of OfferingLast date to create new instructor and student classes31-May-2012End of SupportLast date to receive Support Desk support31-Aug-2012End of AvailabilityLast date to access all content on Academy Connection31-Aug-2012Q. Is the CCNA Security course available in languages other than English?A. No, there are no plans to translate this course. Like all Networking Academy courses, the content is authoredto be translation-friendly.Q. Can the CCNA Security course be taught in a blended distance learning (BDL) environment using acombination of in-person and remote learning?A. Yes, the CCNA Security course is designed to be offered in a BDL environment. The Academy Connectionbusiness rules will allow teaching classes in both in-person and blended delivery formats.Q. Where can I find presentations for use in my classroom?A. CCNA Security v1.1 Instructor Power Point slides are available in the Tools section of Academy Connection.Q. What kind of books will be available?A. Cisco Press will support the Networking Academy CCNA Security v1.1 course with a course booklet and labmanual. You can order the following books through your Pearson sales rep or directly fromwww.ciscopress.com: CCNA Security Course Booklet, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 1587133075) CCNA Security Lab Manual, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 1587133067)Q. Where can I connect with other instructors teaching CCNA Security?A. The CCNA Security Community on the Instructor Community Site is a collaborative environment for instructorsteaching core security concepts. There are a number of resources located here, as well as opportunities to askquestions of experts and colleagues.Cisco Packet TracerQ. Does Cisco Packet Tracer support the CCNA Security curriculum?A. Yes, Cisco Packet Tracer supports the security protocols needed for the CCNA Security curriculum. The oneexception is that Packet Tracer currently does not support the Cisco ASA device. The latest version of PacketTracer is available for download from Academy Connection.Q. Can Packet Tracer be used to replace lab bundles for the CCNA Security course?A. No, Packet Tracer is not a replacement for lab equipment. Networking Academy recommends the use ofphysical equipment for hands-on learning. This is a key differentiator relative to other programs. Packet Traceractivities are designed to provide additional learning opportunities to complement the hands-on lab experience. 2011-2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.Page 2 of 5

CertificationsQ. Does CCNA Security prepare students for a Cisco certification exam?A. Yes, the CCNA Security v1.1 curriculum prepares students for the updated Implementing Cisco IOS NetworkSecurity (IINS) certification exam (640-554), leading to the CCNA Security certification.Q. Where can I find information about CCNA Security certification requirements?A. More information about the CCNA Security certification exam and requirements is available on the CiscoLearning Network, and more information about all CCNA concentrations is available here.Q. Until what date will Networking Academy students be able to take the previous CCNA Securitycertification exam (640-553)?A. The previous version of the exam, Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) certification exam (640553), will be available through September 30, 2012. The Networking Academy CCNA Security version 1.0course aligns to this version of the certification exam.Q. Are certification exam discount vouchers available for the CCNA Security certification exam?A. Yes. The CCNA Security voucher program is available for CCNA Security v1.1 only. Current eligibilityrequirements are the same for all discount vouchers–75% or higher on the first attempt on the course’s finalexam plus a “pass” in the grade book. Qualified student and instructor candidates will automatically receive aDiscount Voucher Request link after receiving a passing grade from their course instructor. The discount rate ofthe CCNA Security vouchers is shown in Table 2:Table 2.Discount Rate for CCNA Security v1.1 course certification exam vouchersVoucher CandidateQualifying NetAcad CourseCisco Certification ExamVoucher Discount RateStudentsCCNA Security v1.1IINS (640-554)50%InstructorsCCNA Security v1.1IINS (640-554)70%Instructor TrainersITQ for CCNA Security v1.1IINS (640-554)80%Q. Does CCNA Security v1.1 meet the CNSS 4011 Training Standard?A. Yes, the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) recognizesthat Cisco CCNA Security certification courseware meets the CNSS 4011 training standard. This formal NSAand CNSS certification gives Cisco the authority to recognize those candidates who have demonstrated thatthey have met the CNSS 4011 training standard. Candidates from the United States who pass the CCNASecurity (IINS) certification exam will be issued a letter of recognition acknowledging their completion of therecommended training requirements. More information can be found on the CNSS 4011 Recognition page onwww.cisco.com.EquipmentQ. What are the equipment requirements for CCNA Security v1.1 labs?A. CCNA Security leverages the equipment and topology of the CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses.The CCNA Security v1.1 equipment is identical to the v1.0 equipment with the addition of a Cisco ASA (Model5505). Academies that currently teach CCNA Security v1.0 will need to add the ASA 5505 to their lab topologyto complete the Chapter 10 ASA labs. More details can be found in the CCNA Security 1.1 Instructor LabManual on the Tools section of Academy Connection and in the CCNA Security Equipment List on the LabEquipment List page on Academy Connection. 2011-2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.Page 3 of 5

Q. Can I use ASA Model 5510 that was purchased for previous Networking Academy Security courses(NS1/NS2)?A. The CCNA Security 1.1 course was designed using the Cisco ASA 5505 to minimize costs to academies. If youuse the Cisco ASA 5510 with the course, it requires the ASA 5510 Supplemental Lab Manual because ofsignificant differences between the 5505 and 5510 setup and configuration. The ASA 5510 Supplemental LabManual is available in the Tools section of Academy Connection.Q. What IOS version is the minimum requirement for the CCNA Security course?A. Please see the Networking Academy Maintenance Image and Hardware Support document for recommendedIOS versions for hardware platforms for all NetAcad curricula. This document can be found in AcademyConnection on the Equipment Information Equipment List page.Q. Is the Advanced IP Service feature set (ISR G1) and the Security Technology Package (SEC) licenserequired for the CCNA Security lab routers?A. Yes, these advanced feature sets are required, and both are covered under the Networking AcademyMaintenance Program. More information and signup instructions for Networking Academy Maintenance can befound in Academy Connection on the Equipment Information Maintenance Service and Support page.Q. Do the CCNA Security labs support remote access through NDG’s NetLab solution?A. Yes, we have worked with NDG to test the CCNA Security labs for remote operation. The topology iscompatible with the NetLab solution and enabled for remote operation.Instructor TrainingQ. What are the instructor training requirements for teaching CCNA Security?A. To be able to teach the CCNA Security course, you need to successfully complete the CCNA SecurityInstructor Training course and pass the final exam. If you already hold a valid CCNA Security or highercertification you can take the CCNA Security Fast Track course and must pass the skill based assessment(SBA).Q. What is the delivery method and length of instructor training?A. Instructor training is delivered by authorized Instructor Training Centers (ITCs) and consists of 40 hours oftraining in one of the following formats:1.Five days (40 hours) of in-person training2.Blended model of in-person and remote training composed of:3. Eight hours of synchronous online training Three days (24 hours) of in-person training Eight hours of self-study (tests and some labs)40 hours of remote training (a combination of synchronous and asynchronous)Q. Can an instructor register for training or does the training center or ITC have to enroll them?A. Instructors can enroll themselves in a training class on Academy Connection.Q. How is the CCNA Security curriculum enabled for an academy?A. Academies should contact the Networking Academy Global Support Desk to request the addition of the CCNASecurity curriculum. You will not be able to open a student class until you have successfully completed theInstructor Training for CCNA Security. To access the Support Desk, log in to Academy Connection and clickHelp at the top of the page, then select Academy Support. 2011-2012 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document is Cisco Public Information.Page 4 of 5