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PassGuide ccna security 640-553 exam
Exam Number: 640-553
Duration: 90 minutes (55-65 questions)
Exam Description Introduction
The 640-553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security exam is associated with the CCNA Security certification. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of securing Cisco routers and switches and their associated networks. It leads to validated skills for installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure.

Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS)course.

Exam Topics
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures
Describe and list mitigation methods for common network attacks
Describe and list mitigation methods for Worm, Virus, and Trojan Horse attacks
Describe the Cisco Self Defending Network architecture

Secure Cisco routers
Secure Cisco routers using the SDM Security Audit feature
Use the One-Step Lockdown feature in SDM to secure a Cisco router
Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by setting strong encrypted passwords, exec timeout, login failure rate and using IOS login enhancements
Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by configuring multiple privilege levels
Secure administrative access to Cisco routers by configuring role based CLI
Secure the Cisco IOS image and configuration file

Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and external ACS
Explain the functions and importance of AAA
Describe the features of TACACS+ and RADIUS AAA protocols
Configure AAA authentication
Configure AAA authorization
Configure AAA accounting

Mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs
Explain the functionality of standard, extended, and named IP ACLs used by routers to filter packets
Configure and verify IP ACLs to mitigate given threats (filter IP traffic destined for Telnet, SNMP, and DDoS attacks) in a network using CLI
Configure IP ACLs to prevent IP address spoofing using CLI
Discuss the caveats to be considered when building ACLs

Implement secure network management and reporting
Use CLI and SDM to configure SSH on Cisco routers to enable secured management access
Use CLI and SDM to configure Cisco routers to send Syslog messages to a Syslog server

Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks
Describe how to prevent layer 2 attacks by configuring basic Catalyst switch security features

Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set using SDM
Describe the operational strengths and weaknesses of the different firewall technologies
Explain stateful firewall operations and the function of the state table
Implement Zone Based Firewall using SDM

Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set using SDM
Define network based vs. host based intrusion detection and prevention
Explain IPS technologies, attack responses, and monitoring options
Enable and verify Cisco IOS IPS operations using SDM

Implement site-to-site VPNs on Cisco Routers using SDM
Explain the different methods used in cryptography
Explain IKE protocol functionality and phases
Describe the building blocks of IPSec and the security functions it provides
Configure and verify an IPSec site-to-site VPN with pre-shared key authentication using SDM
CCNA Security

Official Exam Certification Guide

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Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
Review key concepts with Exam Preparation Tasks
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CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide is a best of breed Cisco® exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA® Security IINS exam. Senior security instructors Michael Watkins and Kevin Wallace 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.

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Michael Watkins, CCNA/CCNP®/CCVP®/CCSP®, is a full-time senior technical instructor with SkillSoft Corporation. With 13 years of network management, training, and consulting experience, Michael has worked with organizations such as Kraft Foods, Johnson and Johnson, Raytheon, and the United States Air Force to help them implement and learn the latest network technologies.

Kevin Wallace, CCIE® No. 7945, is a certified Cisco instructor working full time for SkillSoft, where he teaches courses in the Cisco CCSP, CCVP, and CCNP tracks. With 19 years of Cisco networking experience, Kevin has been a network design specialist for the Walt Disney World Resort and a network manager for Eastern Kentucky University. Kevin also is a CCVP, CCSP, CCNP, and CCDP with multiple Cisco security and IP communications specializations.

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

Network security threats
Security policies
Network perimeter defense
AAA configuration
Router security
Switch security
Endpoint security
SAN security
VoIP security
IOS firewalls
Cisco IOS® IPS
Cryptography
Digital signatures
PKI and asymmetric encryption
IPsec VPNs
This volume is part of the Exam Certification Guide Series from Cisco Press®. Books in this series provide officially developed exam preparation materials that offer assessment, review, and practice to help Cisco Career Certification candidates identify weaknesses, concentrate their study efforts, and enhance their confidence as exam day nears.

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Covers: IINS exam 640-553

Question: 6
Which of these correctly matches the CLI command(s) to the equivalent SDM wizard that performs similar configuration functions?

A. Cisco Common Classification Policy Language configuration commands and the SDM Site-
to-Site VPNn wizard
B. Auto secure exec command and the SDM One-Step Lockdown wizard
C. Setup exec command and the SDM Security Audit wizard

D. Class-maps, policy-maps, and service-policy configuration commands and the SDM IPS
wizard
E. Aaa configuration commands and the SDM Basic Firewall wizard
Answer: B
Question: 7
What is the key difference between host-based and network-based intrusion prevention?

A. Network-based IPS is better suited for inspection of SSL and TLS encrypted data flows.
B. Network-based IPS provides better protection against OS kernel-level attacks against hosts and servers.
C. Network-based IPS can provide protection to desktops and servers without the need of installing specialized software on the end hosts and servers.
D. Host-based IPS can work in promiscuous mode or inline mode.
E. Host-based IPS is more scalable then network-based IPS.
F. Host-based IPS deployment requires less planning than network-based IPS.
Answer: C
Question: 8
Refer to the exhibit.
You are a network manager for your organization. You are looking at your Syslog server reports. Based on the Syslog message shown, which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

A. Service timestamps have been globally enabled.
B. This is a normal system-generated information message and does not require further investigation.
C. This message is unimportant and can be ignored. D. This message is a level 5 notification message.
Answer: A, D
Question: 9
You suspect an attacker in your network has configured a rogue layer 2 device to intercept traffic
from multiple VLANS, thereby allowing the attacker to capture potentially sensitive data. Which two methods will help to mitigate this type of activity? (Choose two.)

A. Turn off all trunk ports and manually configure each VLAN as required on each port
B. Disable DTP on ports that require trunking
C. Secure the native VLAN, VLAN 1 with encryption
D. Set the native VLAN on the trunk ports to an unused VLAN E. Place unused active ports in an unused VLAN
Answer: B, D
Question: 10
Which three statements about SSL-based VPNs are true? (Choose three.)

A. Asymmetric algorithms are used for authentication and key exchange.
B. SSL VPNs and IPsec VPNs cannot be configured concurrently on the same router. C. Symmetric algorithms are used for bulk encryption.

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