Book Review - CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide Edition 1

CCNA Security 210 – 260 Official Cert Guide

CCNA Security 210 – 260 Official Cert Guide is a good study guide for Cisco exam which focuses particularly on the objectives for the CCNA Security Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS) 210 – 260 exam.

The book is written by two Cisco Experts Omar Santos and John Stuppi. They provide hints on how to prepare for the exam and tips on taking the test. This book will enable you to pinpoint your weakness and make improvements in both hands-on skills and conceptual knowledge.

The study material is given in a concise form, and focuses on understanding and retention of topics for exam. CCNA Security 210 – 260 Official Cert Guide provides an organized routine for test-preparation by using a series of proven techniques and elements.

Every chapter opens with the quiz “Do I Know This Already?” and helps you decide the amount of time you are supposed to spend on every chapter. A list of official topics for the exam has made referencing easy. Each chapter ends with exam preparation task that tests you on key concepts which you should know thoroughly.

You can take complete timed exams on individual topic areas through the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine given in CD-ROM. The assessment engine will keep a track of your performance and gives feedback for every chapter.

This chapter-by-chapter assessment will help you find your current standing and the areas where you need to focus for betterment. The CD also has 90 minutes of video training on NAT, CCP, ACLs, object groups, port security on a Layer 2 switch, zone based firewalls and CP3L.

This official study guide with its assessment features, level of detail and challenging exercises and review questions, will help you master the techniques and concepts. It will enable you to pass through the exam the first time.

CCNA Security 210 – 260 Official Cert Guide is a self-study product from Cisco Press and is recommended from Cisco for hands-on training and simulation from authorized Cisco Learning Partners.

You can master all the topics on from this official study guide the CCNA Security Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS), including

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• Implementing AAA using IOS and ISE
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• Security concepts and threats
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• VPN technology and cryptography
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• Bring your own device (BYOD)
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• Implementing SSL remote-access VPNs using Cisco ASA
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• Implementing IPs site-to-site VPNs
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• IP security
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• Network Foundation Protection (NFP)
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• Security Layer 2 technologies
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• Cisco IPS fundamentals
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• Understand, configure and implement Cisco firewall technologies
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• Securing the management, data and control planes
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•  Mitigation technologies for e-mail, web0based and end point threats

The CD-ROM has 90 minutes of video training and two free, complete practice exams.

Customer Review

The cert guides are valuable in both the cases, whether you want to take the exam for certification or otherwise. I refer the cert guides often as the information given in here is in a clear concise manner. Anyone who is attached with technology should be concerned about security and particularly about network security.