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CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.



· Master Cisco CCNA Security 640-554 exam topics

· Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes

· Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks

· Practice with realistic exam questions on the CD-ROM



CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide, focuses specifically on the objectives for the Cisco CCNA Security IINS exam. Expert networking professionals Keith Barker and Scott Morris share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.


Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, comprehensive design scenarios, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.



The official study guide helps you master all the topics on the CCNA Security IINS exam, including:

Network security concepts
Security policies and strategies
Network foundation protection (NFP)
Cisco Configuration Professional (CCP)
Management plane security
AAA security
Layer 2 security threats
IPv6 security
Threat mitigation and containment
Access Control Lists (ACLs)
Network Address Translation (NAT)
Cisco IOS zone-based firewalls and ASA firewalls
Intrusion prevention and detection systems
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and cryptography
Site-to-site IPsec VPNs and SSL VPNs



CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide is part of a recommended learning path from Cisco that includes simulation and hands-on training from authorized Cisco Learning Partners and self-study products from Cisco Press. To find out more about instructor-led training, e-learning, and hands-on instruction offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners worldwide, please visit www.cisco.com/go/authorizedtraining.



This integrated learning package:

· Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams

· Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions

· Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions

· Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most