Cisco Security Exam: Cisco Network Security & CyberOps Associate Beginner to Intermediate

CCNA Security — Network Defense & Threat Mitigation

Name: CCNA Security — Network Defense & Threat Mitigation
Price: 25000 PKR
Availability: InStock

Enterprise Firewall Configuration, IPsec VPNs, AAA Security, Cryptography & Threat Defense

3 Months

Course Duration

PKR 25,000

Tuition Fee

100%

Practical Labs

20+ Yrs

Instructor Mentorship

Program Overview

Cisco Enterprise Networking

Learn network security fundamentals including Cisco ASA firewalls, IPsec VPNs, intrusion prevention systems, and AAA access governance.

Official Certification Track: This curriculum prepares candidates directly for the Cisco Network Security & CyberOps Associate examination. Instruction incorporates real-world scenario troubleshooting, architectural best practices, and enterprise security compliance.

Curriculum & Course Outline

5 Intensive Hands-on Modules designed for mastery:

Module 1: Modern Network Security Concepts & Threat Landscapes

Part 01

Analyze threat vectors, attacker methodologies, and foundational defense-in-depth principles.

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad in enterprise networks
Common attack vectors: Man-in-the-Middle, Spoofing, Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS)
Security policy formulation, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks
Symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Module 2: Securing Cisco Network Infrastructure & Layer 2 Defense

Part 02

Harden routing and switching control and management planes.

Cisco IOS device hardening: SSHv2, banners, password encryption, and Role-Based CLI views
Layer 2 mitigation: Port Security with sticky MAC, DHCP Snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) and route authentication for routing protocols
Securing administrative access with AAA using TACACS+ and RADIUS servers

Module 3: Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewalls (ZFW)

Part 03

Configure stateful packet inspection directly on enterprise Cisco edge routers.

Security zones definition, zone-pairs, and default inter-zone policies
Class maps for protocol matching and parameter maps for session timeouts
Policy maps deploying inspect, pass, and drop actions
Troubleshooting ZFW session tables and connection state tracking

Module 4: Cisco ASA Adaptive Security Appliance Deployment

Part 04

Master dedicated hardware firewall architecture, routing, and access control.

Cisco ASA architecture, interfaces, and Security Levels (0 to 100)
Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) initialization and setup
Configuring Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Network Object Groups on the ASA
Network Address Translation (NAT) types on the ASA: Auto-NAT, Manual NAT, and Twice-NAT

Module 5: Virtual Private Networks (VPN) — IPsec & AnyConnect SSL

Part 05

Establish encrypted communications for site-to-site backbones and mobile remote workers.

IPsec architecture: IKE Phase 1 (ISAKMP) and IKE Phase 2 (IPsec transform sets)
Site-to-Site IPsec VPN tunnel configuration and debug verification
Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN configuration on the Cisco ASA
Clientless SSL VPN portals and split tunneling configurations

Physical Lab Infrastructure

100% Hands-on Hardware & Real Equipment

Cisco ASA 5500 Series Firewalls, Cisco Router Security (Zone-Based Firewalls), IPsec Site-to-Site Tunnels & AnyConnect SSL VPNs

Physical Consoles Dedicated student console access to enterprise Cisco routers and switches

Troubleshooting Labs Configured fault scenarios to build realistic diagnostic muscle memory

Extended Lab Access Extra lab hours available for practice outside regular lecture times

Key Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, you will confidently execute the following competencies in enterprise environments:

Deploy and configure Cisco ASA stateful firewalls using CLI and ASDM graphic management.

Build resilient IPsec site-to-site VPN tunnels connecting enterprise head offices to branches.

Enforce centralized administrative access authentication with TACACS+ and RADIUS protocols.

Deploy Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewalls (ZFW) to inspect and restrict inter-zone network traffic.

Harden Layer 2 switched networks against MAC flooding, VLAN hopping, and ARP spoofing.

Who Should Attend

• Network Administrators seeking specialized network security qualifications
• Cybersecurity enthusiasts advancing from general IT to perimeter protection
• IT officers tasked with enterprise firewall and VPN management
• CCNA Routing & Switching graduates looking to fortify corporate infrastructures

Prerequisites

• CCNA Routing & Switching foundational knowledge or 1+ years of networking experience.
• Familiarity with IP addressing, subnetting, and Cisco IOS CLI commands.

Career Opportunities & Target Job Roles

Graduates of this certification qualify for in-demand enterprise engineering roles across Pakistan, the Middle East, and multinational IT firms:

Network Security Engineer Firewall Administrator Information Security Officer Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier-1 Analyst Cybersecurity Infrastructure Specialist

Key Technical Concepts & Protocols Covered

Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Zone-Based Policy Firewall (ZFW) IPsec Site-to-Site VPN SSL/TLS Remote Access AAA Framework TACACS+ RADIUS Intrusion Prevention (IPS) Port Security DHCP Snooping Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Cisco ASDM Cisco AnyConnect Client Wireshark Cisco IOS Security CLI CIA Triad Defense in Depth Stateful Packet Inspection Cryptographic Hashing Zero Trust Perimeter

Lead Instructor & Founder

Mujahid Farooq

MCITP • HCIP • CCNP • 20+ Years Enterprise Experience

Mujahid Farooq is the Lead Instructor and Founder of IT Alrounders. With over two decades of enterprise IT instruction, he has trained more than 5,000 professionals in Cisco networking, Microsoft systems, Red Hat Linux, and ethical hacking across Pakistan and abroad.

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Tuition Fee

PKR 25,000

Flexible installment plans available

Duration: 3 Months

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Class Timing: Morning & Evening Batches

Class Modes: Physical & Online Live

Official Exam: Cisco Network Security & CyberOps Associate

Lab Format: Physical Hardware

100% Practical Rack Equipment Labs

Physical & Online Live Interactive Classes