Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS): (CCNA Security exam 640-553) (Authorized Self-Study Guide)

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is a Cisco-authorized, self-paced learning tool for CCNA® Security foundation learning. This book provides you with the knowledge needed to secure Cisco® routers and switches and their associated networks. By reading this book, you will gain a thorough understanding of how to troubleshoot and monitor network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices, as well as the technologies that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure.

This book focuses on the necessity of a comprehensive security policy and how it affects the posture of the network. You will learn how to perform basic tasks to secure a small branch type office network using Cisco IOS® security features available through the Cisco Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) web-based graphical user interface (GUI) and through the command-line interface (CLI) on Cisco routers and switches. The author also provides, when appropriate, parallels with Cisco ASA appliances.

Whether you are preparing for CCNA Security certification or simply want to gain a better understanding of Cisco IOS security fundamentals, you will benefit from the information provided in this book.

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 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.

• Develop a comprehensive network security policy to counter threats against information security
• Configure routers on the network perimeter with Cisco IOS Software security features
• Configure firewall features including ACLs and Cisco IOS zone-based policy firewalls to perform basic security operations on a network
• Configure site-to-site VPNs using Cisco IOS features
• Configure IPS on Cisco network routers
• Configure LAN devices to control access, resist attacks, shield other network devices and systems, and protect the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic

This volume is in the Certification Self-Study Series offered by Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed self-study solutions to help networking professionals understand technology implementations and prepare for the Cisco Career Certifications examinations. 

Catherine Paquet

is a practitioner in the field of internetworking, network security, and security financials. She has authored or contributed to eight books thus far with Cisco Press. Catherine has in-depth knowledge of security systems, remote access, and routing technology. She is a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) and a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Catherine is also a certified Cisco instructor with Cisco’s largest training partner, Global Knowledge, Inc. She also works on IT security projects for different organizations on a part-time basis. Following her university graduation from the Collège Militaire Royal de St-Jean (Canada), she worked as a system analyst, LAN manager, MAN manager, and eventually as a WAN manager. In 1994, she received a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a specialty in management information systems (MIS) from York University. Recently, she has been presenting a seminar on behalf of Cisco Systems (Emerging Markets) on the topic of the business case for network security in 22 countries. In 2002 and 2003, Catherine volunteered with the U.N. mission in Kabul, Afghanistan, to train Afghan public servants in the area of networking. Catherine lives in Toronto with her husband. They have two children, who are both attending university.