CCNA Security (Cisco Certified Network Associate -Security)

CCNA Security certification, asserts the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.

The curriculum deals with the core security concepts and skills required for the installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
This course is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience. The training helps students to develop specialized security skills, critical thinking and complex problem solving skills. CCNA Security is a blended curriculum with both online and classroom learning.

Those who enroll in CCNA Security are expected to have CCNA- level networking concepts knowledge and skills, along with basic PC and Internet navigation skills.

Students are encouraged to complete the CCNA Discovery or CCNA Exploration curricula as it provides a better grasp of the fundamental CCNA-level routing and switching skills which is essential for the successful completion of the course.

SCOPE
The Cisco CCNA Security is the advanced step for those who wish to enhance their CCNA-level skills, thus setting them up for a much sought after career in Network Security.

The CCNA Security certification lays the foundation for job roles such as Network Security Specialist, Security Administrator and Network Security Support Engineer. It is the first step for individuals wishing to obtain their CCNP Security certification.