Section 1: Exploring the Functions of Networking
Objectives
Identify the components of a computer network and describe their basic characteristics
This lesson includes these topics:
What Is a Computer Network?
Objectives
Define a network and describe examples of networks
Common Usage of Computer Network
Objectives
Explain the fundamentals of computer network functioning.
Components of a Network
Objectives
Identify common network components by function
Characteristics of a Network
Objectives
List the characteristics of a network
Physical vs. Logical Topologies
Objectives
Compare and contrast logical and physical topologies
Interpreting a Network Diagram
Objectives
Interpret network diagrams
Impact of User Applications on the Network
Objectives
Describe the impact of user applications on the network
Learning Activity: Traffic Characteristics
Section 2: Introducing the Host-To-Host Communications Model
Objectives
Understand the model of host-to-host communication
This lesson includes these topics:
Host-To-Host Communications Overview
Objectives
Identify the requirements of a host-to-host communication model
ISO OSI Reference Model
Objectives
Describe the ISO OSI reference model
Learning Activity: OSI Reference Model
TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Objectives
Describe the functions and purposes of the TCP/IP layers
Peer-To-Peer Communications
Objectives
Describe how peer-to-peer communication works
Encapsulation and De-Encapsulation
Objectives
Describe the process of encapsulation and de-encapsulation
TCP/IP Stack vs OSI Reference Model
Objectives
Compare the TCP/IP suite with OSI Reference model
Section 3: Operating Cisco IOS Software
Objectives
Describe the features and functions of the Cisco IOS Software
This lesson includes these topics:
Cisco IOS Software Features and Functions
Objectives
List the features and functions of Cisco IOS Software
Cisco IOS Software CLI Functions
Objectives
List the functions and usage of Cisco CLI
Cisco IOS Software Modes
Objectives
Identify IOS Software modes on Cisco devices
Section 4: Introducing LANs
Objectives
Describe LANs and the role of switches within LANs
This lesson includes these topics:
Local Area Networks
Objectives
Define a LAN
LAN Components
Objectives
Identify the components of a LAN
Need for Switches
Objectives
Identify the need for the switches in a LAN
Characteristics and Features of Switches
Objectives
List the characteristics and features of switches
Section 5: Exploring the TCP/IP Link Layer
Objectives
Describe Ethernet as the network access layer of TCP/IP and describe the operation of switches
This lesson includes these topics:
Ethernet LAN Connection Media
Objectives
Describe the types of Ethernet LAN connection media
Ethernet Frame Structure
Objectives
Describe the fields of an Ethernet frame
LAN Communication Types
Objectives
Describe different LAN communication types
MAC Addresses
Objectives
Define the structure and function of MAC addresses
Learning Activity: MAC Addresses
Frame Switching
Objectives
Explain the basic concept of switching
Learning Activity: Switching Operation
Duplex Communication
Objectives
Compare half-duplex and full-duplex operation and configure it on an interface
Learning Activity: Duplex Communication
Section 6: Starting a Switch
Objectives
Install a switch and perform the initial configuration
This lesson includes these topics:
Switch Installation
Objectives
Identify physical installation requirements
Connecting to a Console Port
Objectives
Connect to a switch console port
Switch Components
Objectives
Introduce Cisco Switch main components
Switch LED Indicators
Objectives
Identify the conditions that are reflected by the LEDs on switches
Learning Activity: Switch LED Indicators—Part 1
Learning Activity: Switch LED Indicators—Part 2
Basic show Commands and Information
Objectives
List fundamental show commands
Section 7: Introducing the TCP/IP Internet Layer, IPv4 Addressing, and Subnets
Objectives
Describe IPv4 and its addressing scheme
This lesson includes these topics:
Internet Protocol
Objectives
List the characteristics of IP
Decimal and Binary Number Systems
Objectives
Describe the decimal and binary number systems
Binary-to-Decimal Conversion
Objectives
Convert a binary number to a decimal number
Learning Activity: Binary-to-Decimal Conversion
Decimal-to-Binary Conversion
Objectives
Convert a decimal number to a binary number
Learning Activity: Decimal-to-Binary Conversion
IPv4 Address Representation
Objectives
Describe the components of an IPv4 address
IPv4 Header Fields
Objectives
Identify the fields within the IPv4 header
IPv4 Address Classes
Objectives
List the classes of IPv4 addresses
Subnet Masks
Objectives
Explain the role of a subnet mask
Subnets
Objectives
Describe the purposes and functions of subnets and their addressing schemes
Implementing Subnetting: Borrowing Bits
Objectives
Describe how subnetting is implemented
Implementing Subnetting: Determining the Addressing Scheme
Objectives
Describe implementing subnetting by determining the Addressing Scheme
Benefits of VLSM and Implementing VLSM
Objectives
Describe the role of VLSM and also how to implement it
Private vs. Public IPv4 Addresses
Objectives
Describe and differentiate between public and private addresses
Reserved IPv4 Addresses
Objectives
Describe reserved IPv4 addresses
Verifying IPv4 Address of a Host
Objectives
Verify the IPv4 address of a host
Section 8: Explaining the TCP/IP Transport Layer and Application Layer
Objectives
Describe the TCP/IP transport layer and Application layer
This lesson includes these topics:
TCP/IP Transport Layer Functions
Objectives
Explain the purpose and major functions of the TCP/IP transport layer
Reliable vs. Best-Effort Transport
Objectives
Contrast connection-oriented transport with connectionless transport
TCP Characteristics
Objectives
Explain the characteristics of TCP in brief
UDP Characteristics
Objectives
Describe the characteristics of UDP in brief
TCP/IP Application Layer
Objectives
List the common applications that are provided by TCP/IP
Learning Activity: TCP-IP Applications
Introducing HTTP
Objectives
Define the function of HTTP
Domain Name System
Objectives
Define the function of DNS
Explaining DHCP for IPv4
Objectives
Describe DHCP operation
Section 9: Exploring the Functions of Routing
Objectives
Explore functions of routing
This lesson includes these topics:
Role of a Router
Objectives
Describe the role of a router in the IP packet delivery process
Router Components
Objectives
Describe the physical characteristics of a router
Router Functions
Objectives
Describe the functions of a router
Routing Table
Objectives
Describe the components of a routing table
Path Determination
Objectives
Describe router path determination and describe how router selects the best path
Cisco Router Models
Objectives
List Cisco series router categories and explain their role in network architectures
Routing Hierarchy on Internet
Objectives
Explain the routing hierarchy on the internet
Section 10: Configuring a Cisco Router
Objectives
Implement basic configuration on a Cisco router
This lesson includes these topics:
Initial Router Setup
Objectives
Describe router startup
Learning Activity: Initial Router Setup
Configuring Router Interfaces
Objectives
Describe how to configure router interfaces
Configuring IPv4 Addresses on Router Interfaces
Objectives
Explain how to configure IP address on an interface and why
Checking Interface Configuration and Status
Objectives
Explain how to verify interface configuration
Exploring Connected Devices
Objectives
Describe the need for a network discovery protocol
Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
Objectives
Explain how Cisco Discovery Protocol operates
Configure and Verify LLDP
Objectives
Describe LLDP configuration and verification
Section 11: Exploring the Packet Delivery Process
Objectives
Explain host-to-host communications across switches and routers
This lesson includes these topics:
Layer 2 Addressing
Objectives
Describe Layer 2 addressing
Layer 3 Addressing
Objectives
Describe Layer 3 addressing
Default Gateways
Objectives
Explain what a default gateway is and why it is used
Learning Activity 1: Default Gateways
Learning Activity 2: Default Gateways
Address Resolution Protocol
Objectives
Explain the role of ARP
Discovery 7: Configure Default Gateway
Objectives
Describe how end systems use subnet masks and default gateways
Task 1: Configure Default Gateway
Host-To-Host Packet Delivery
Objectives
Describe host-to-host packet delivery
Learning Activity: Host-To-Host Packet Delivery
Discovery 8: Explore Packet Forwarding
Objectives
Observe packet forwarding by using show commands and debugs
Task 1: Explore Packet Forwarding
Section 12: Troubleshooting a Simple Network
Objectives
Identify and resolve common switched network issues and common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
This lesson includes these topics:
Troubleshooting Methods
Objectives
Describe the troubleshooting methods
Troubleshooting Tools
Objectives
Describe common troubleshooting tools
Troubleshooting Common Switch Media Issues
Objectives
Identify common switched network media issues
Troubleshooting Common Switch Port Issues
Objectives
Identify common access port issues
Troubleshooting Common Problems Associated with IPv4 Addressing
Objectives
Describe troubleshooting procedures for common problems associated with IPv4 addressing
Section 13: Introducing Basic IPv6
Objectives
Describe IPv6 main features, addresses and configure and verify basic IPv6 connectivity
This lesson includes these topics:
IPv4 Address Exhaustion Workarounds
Objectives
Identify issues in IPv4
IPv6 Features
Objectives
Identify main IPv6 features
IPv6 Addresses and Address Types
Objectives
Describe IPv6 addresses and address types
Comparison of IPv4 and IPv6 Headers
Objectives
Compare the IPv4 and IPv6 header
Internet Control Message Protocol Version 6
Objectives
Describe ICMPv6
Neighbor Discovery
Objectives
Describe the neighbor discovery process and mapping from IPv6 addresses to Layer 2 addresses
IPv6 Address Allocation
Objectives
Describe manual address assignment, stateless autoconfiguration, and DHCPv6
Verification of End-To-End IPv6 Connectivity
Objectives
Verify IPv6 end-to-end connectivity
Section 14: Configuring Static Routing
Objectives
Describe the operation, benefits, and limitations of static routing
This lesson includes these topics:
Routing Operation
Objectives
Describe the basic characteristics of routing operations
Static and Dynamic Routing Comparison
Objectives
Describe the function of dynamic routing protocols. Explain the differences between static and dynamic routing
When to Use Static Routing
Objectives
Explain when to use static routing
IPv4 Static Route Configuration
Objectives
Describe how to configure static routes
Learning Activity: IPv4 Static Route Configuration
Default Routes
Objectives
Describe how to configure default routes
Verifying Static and Default Route Configuration
Objectives
Describe how to verify static and default route configuration
IPv6 Static Route Configuration
Objectives
Describe how to configure and verify IPv6 static routes
Learning Activity: IPv6 Static Route Configuration
Section 15: Implementing VLANs and Trunks
Objectives
Implement and verify VLANs and trunking
This lesson includes these topics:
VLAN Introduction
Objectives
Describe the purpose and functions of VLANs
Creating a VLAN
Objectives
Explain how to create a VLAN
Assigning a Port to a VLAN
Objectives
Describe how to assign a port to a VLAN
Learning Activity1: Assigning a port to a VLAN
Learning Activity 2: Assigning a port to a VLAN
Trunking with 802.1Q
Objectives
Define the purpose and function of trunking
Configuring an 802.1Q Trunk
Objectives
Describe how to configure an 802.1Q trunk
VLAN Design Considerations
Objectives
Describe VLAN design and creation guidelines
Section 16: Routing Between VLANs
Objectives
Describe the application and configuration of inter-VLAN routing
This lesson includes these topics:
Purpose of Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives
Describe the need for inter-VLAN routing
Options for Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives
Describe the options for inter-VLAN routing
Learning Activity 1: Trunk Link Configuration Example
Learning Activity 2: Trunk Link Configuration Example
Section 17: Introducing OSPF
Objectives
Explain the basics of dynamic routing protocols and describe components and terms of OSPF
This lesson includes these topics:
Dynamic Routing Protocols
Objectives
Describe the idea behind dynamic routing protocols
Path Selection
Objectives
Describe the purpose of administrative distance
Link-State Routing Protocol Overview
Objectives
Explain the basic idea behind link-state protocols
Link-State Routing Protocol Data Structures
Objectives
Describe the data structures that are used by link-state routing protocols
Introducing OSPF
Objectives
Describe the features of OSPF
Establishing OSPF Neighbor Adjacencies
Objectives
Describe how OSPF neighbor adjacencies are established
OSPF Neighbor States
Objectives
Explain OSPF neighbor states
SPF Algorithm
Objectives
Explain how OSPF decides what is the best path through the network
Building a Link-State Database
Objectives
Describe how routers build and synchronize the link-state database
Routing for IPv6
Objectives
Describe routing types for IPv6
Section 18: Building Redundant Switched Topologies
Objectives
Explain how STP and RSTP work
This lesson includes these topics:
Physical Redundancy in a LAN
Objectives
Describe physical redundancy in LAN
Issues in Redundant Topologies
Objectives
Describe problems that may arise in redundant switched topologies
Spanning Tree Operation
Objectives
Describe STP operation in the sample topology
Types of Spanning Tree Protocols
Objectives
Describe variants of STP and the differences between them
PortFast, BPDU Guard, and BPDU Filter
Objectives
Demonstrate why PortFast and BPDU guard are important technologies
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
Objectives
Describe Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
STP Loop Guard
Objectives
Describe how STP Loop Guard works
STP Root Guard
Objectives
Describe how STP Root Guard works
Section 19: Improving Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Objectives
Configure link aggregation using EtherChannel
This lesson includes these topics:
EtherChannel Overview
Objectives
Describe the idea behind EtherChannel technology
EtherChannel Configuration Options
Objectives
Identify the two EtherChannel protocols and their modes
Configuring and Verifying EtherChannel
Objectives
Explain the EtherChannel configuration and verification using Cisco IOS Software commands for Layer 2 and Layer 3 EtherChannel links
Learning Activity: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Section 20: Explaining the Basics of ACL
Objectives
Describe the operation of ACLs and their applications in the network
This lesson includes these topics:
ACL Overview
Objectives
Describe what ACLs are
ACL Operation
Objectives
Explain how ACLs operate
ACL Wildcard Masking
Objectives
Describe ACL wildcard masking
Wildcard Mask Abbreviations
Objectives
Describe ACL wildcard bit mask abbreviations
Types of Basic ACLs
Objectives
Describe the types of ACLs
Configuring Standard IPv4 ACLs
Objectives
Explain numbered IPv4 ACLs
Learning Activity: Configuring Standard IPv4 ACLs
Configuring Extended IPv4 ACLs
Objectives
Configure and edit named IPv4 ACLs
Verifying and Modifying IPv4 ACLs
Objectives
Describe traffic filtering with ACLs
Applying IPv4 ACLs to Filter Network Traffic
Objectives
Apply an ACL to an interface and describe how to test an IP packet against a numbered standard access list
Section 21: Enabling Internet Connectivity
Objectives
Configure Internet access using DHCP clients, DHCP relay, and NAT on Cisco routers
This lesson includes these topics:
Introducing Network Address Translation
Objectives
Describe features and benefits of NAT
NAT Terminology and Translation Mechanisms
Objectives
Describe types of NAT addresses
Benefits and Drawbacks of NAT
Objectives
Describe types of NAT
Static NAT and Port Forwarding
Objectives
Explain static NAT
Learning Activity: Static NAT and Port Forwarding
Dynamic NAT
Objectives
Explain dynamic NAT
Learning Activity: Dynamic NAT
Port Address Translation
Objectives
Explain how to configure and verify static NAT
Learning Activity: Port Address Translation
Configuring and Verifying Inside IPv4 NAT
Objectives
Explain how to configure dynamic NAT
Learning Activity 1: Configuring Static Inside IPv4 NAT
Learning Activity 2: Configuring Static Inside IPv4 NAT and Port Forwarding
Learning Activity 3: Configuring Static Inside IPv4 NAT and Port Forwarding
Learning Activity 4: Configuring Dynamic IPv4 Inside NAT
Learning Activity 5: Configuring IPv4 Inside PAT
Section 22: Introducing AI and ML in Network Operations
Objectives
Introducing AI and ML in Network Operations
This lesson includes these topics:
Basics of AI and ML
Objectives
Explain what are AI, ML, generative, and predictive AI
Advanced AI Concepts
Objectives
Explain neural networks in the context of advanced algorithms used in generative AI
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Objectives
Describe how RAG works
Role of AI and ML in Network Operations
Objectives
List Cisco Networking Portfolio products that use AI and ML, emphasizing features powered by AI and ML
Section 23: Introducing System Monitoring
Objectives
Configure basic IOS system monitoring tools
This lesson includes these topics:
Introducing Syslog
Objectives
Explain why syslog is used
Syslog Message Format
Objectives
Describe the format and severity levels of syslog messages
SNMP Overview
Objectives
Explain why SNMP is used and how it works and its versions
Enabling Network Time Protocol
Objectives
Describe how to enable NTP
Learning Activity 1: Software Clock
Learning Activity 2: Software Clock
Section 24: Managing Cisco Devices
Objectives
Describe management of Cisco devices
This lesson includes these topics:
Cisco IOS Integrated File System and Devices
Objectives
Describe the file systems that are used by a Cisco router
Stages of the Router Power-On Boot Sequence
Objectives
Describe the sequence of events that occurs during a router boot
Loading and Managing System Images Files
Objectives
Describe how to load and manage system images files
Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Objectives
Describe the process of loading Cisco IOS configuration files
Learning Activity 1: Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Learning Activity 2: Loading Cisco IOS Configuration Files
Validating Cisco IOS Images Using MD5/SHA512
Objectives
Describe how to validate IOS images using MD5
Managing Cisco IOS Images and Device Configuration Files
Objectives
Describe how to manage Cisco IOS images and device configuration files
Cisco IOS WebUI
Objectives
Describe the capabilities of Cisco IOS WebUI.
Section 25: Securing Administrative Access
Objectives
Implement a basic security configuration
This lesson includes these topics:
Network Device Security Overview
Objectives
List the actions that are required to secure a network device
Securing Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
Objectives
Secure access to privileged EXEC mode
Securing Console Access
Objectives
Secure console access to a network device
Learning Activity 1: Securing Console Access
Learning Activity 2: Securing Console Access
Securing Remote Access
Objectives
Secure remote access to a network device
Learning Activity 1: Securing Remote Access
Learning Activity 2: Securing Remote Access
Discovery 25: Secure Console and Remote Access
Objectives
Secure initial configuration
Task 1: Secure Access to Privileged EXEC Mode
Task 2: Secure Console and Remote Access
Task 3: Enable SSH
Configuring the Login Banner
Objectives
Configure the login banner
Limiting Remote Access with ACLs
Objectives
Limit remote access with an ACL
Learning Activity: Limiting Remote Access with ACLs
External Authentication Options
Objectives
Describe TACACS+ and RADIUS for external authentication
Section 26: Implementing Device Hardening
Objectives
Implement basic steps to harden network devices
This lesson includes these topics:
Securing Unused Ports
Objectives
Secure unused ports
Learning Activity 1: Disabling an Interface
Learning Activity 2: Adding Unused Ports to a Dedicated VLAN
Infrastructure ACL
Objectives
Describe infrastructure ACL
Disabling Unused Services
Objectives
Disable unused services
Port Security
Objectives
Describe port security
Mitigating VLAN Attacks
Objectives
Describe VLAN attacks mitigation
Learning Activity: Mitigating VLAN Attacks
Dynamic ARP Inspection
Objectives
Explain ARP cache poisoning attack mitigation
Mitigating STP Attacks
Objectives
Describe STP attacks mitigation
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Section 27: Exploring Layer 3 Redundancy
Objectives
Describe the purpose of Layer 3 redundancy protocols
This lesson includes these topics:
Need for Default Gateway Redundancy
Objectives
Describe routing issues related to default gateway redundancy
Understanding FHRP
Objectives
Describe the router redundancy process and what happens when a failover occurs
Learning Activity: Understanding FHRP
Understanding HSRP
Objectives
Describe the concept of HSRP
Learning Activity 1: Understanding HSRP - 1
Learning Activity 2: Understanding HSRP - 2
Section 28: Introducing WAN Technologies
Objectives
Describe basic WAN and VPN concepts
This lesson includes these topics:
Introduction to WAN Technologies
Objectives
Explain WAN technologies characteristics
WAN Devices and Demarcation Point
Objectives
Describe WAN devices and their functions in a WAN environment
WAN Topology Options
Objectives
Describe WAN topology options
WAN Connectivity Options
Objectives
Describe major WAN communication link options
Virtual Private Networks
Objectives
Explain VPNs concepts
Enterprise-Managed VPNs
Objectives
Describe the characteristics of enterprise-managed VPNs
Provider-Managed VPNs
Objectives
Describe the characteristics of provider-managed VPNs
Section 29: Introducing QoS
Objectives
Describe the basic QoS concepts
This lesson includes these topics:
Converged Networks
Objectives
Describe quality impact of running different types of traffic over a single network
QoS Defined
Objectives
Define the goal of QoS
QoS Policy
Objectives
Describe QoS policy basics and explain major steps QoS policy implementation
QoS Mechanisms
Objectives
Identify and explain basic groups of QoS mechanisms
QoS Models
Objectives
Introduce QoS models and describe DiffServ
Deploying End-to-End QoS
Objectives
Describe best-practices for QoS implementation and configuration within the Enterprise Campus
Section 30: Explaining Wireless Fundamentals
Objectives
Describe the concepts of wireless networks, which types of wireless networks can be built and how to use WLC
This lesson includes these topics:
Wireless Technologies
Objectives
Discuss the various types of wireless topologies
Wireless Radio Communication
Objectives
Explain the basics of wireless radio communication, including shared frequencies, regulation of overlapping and interfering, signal power, and other factors
WLAN Architectures
Objectives
Discuss the various types of wireless architectures
Wi-Fi Channels
Objectives
Discuss the Wi-Fi channels and the principle of non-overlapping Wi-Fi channels
AP and WLC Management
Objectives
Describe AP and WLC management access connections
Section 31: Introducing Architectures and Virtualization
Objectives
Describe network and device architectures and introduce virtualization
This lesson includes these topics:
Introduction to Network Design
Objectives
Describe the issues in poorly designed LANs
Enterprise Three-Tier Hierarchical Network Design
Objectives
Describe enterprise network design concepts
Spine-Leaf Network Design
Objectives
Describe characteristics of spine and leaf architectures
Cisco Enterprise Architecture Model
Objectives
Describe enterprise architecture model
Underlay and Overlay Network Concepts
Objectives
Describe the concepts of underlay and overlay networks, with emphasis on GRE tunnels
Cloud Computing Overview
Objectives
Describe the effect of cloud computing on enterprise network
Network Device Architecture
Objectives
Describe network device architecture
Virtualization Fundamentals
Objectives
Explain the need for virtualization, the concept of a virtual machine, and its components
Section 32: Explaining Software-Defined Networking
Objectives
Introduce SDN and describe the smart network management solutions like Cisco Catalyst Center, SD-Access, SD-WAN, and Cisco Meraki
This lesson includes these topics:
Software-Defined Networking
Objectives
Introduce Software-Defined Networking and need for SDN in enterprise networks.
Traditional versus Software-Defined Networks
Objectives
Compare traditional networks versus Software-Defined Networks.
Software-Defined Network Layers
Objectives
Describe northbound and southbound APIs.
Introducing Cisco Catalyst Center
Objectives
Introduce Cisco Catalyst Center and describe its features.
Cisco Catalyst Center Dashboard and Tools
Objectives
Explore Cisco Catalyst Center dashboards and tools.
Introducing Cisco SD-Access
Objectives
Explore Cisco SD-Access and introduce concept of overlay networks
Introducing Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Objectives
Describe Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN
Introducing Cisco Meraki
Objectives
Describe Cisco Meraki
Section 33: Introducing Network Programmability
Objectives
Discuss the need of network programmability in Enterprise networks, common programmability protocols, and configuration management tools.
This lesson includes these topics:
Traditional Network Management
Objectives
Describe traditional network management concepts.
Network Automation and Programmability
Objectives
Explain the importance of network programmability
Network Automation Use Cases
Objectives
Define key use cases for network automation, emphasizing the fact that automation is more than just configuring a number of devices.
Model-Driven Programmability
Objectives
Describe the model-driven programmability stack and data modeling.
Data Encoding Formats
Objectives
Describe data encoding formats.
JavaScript Object Notation
Objectives
Explain how JSON is used within Python programming language.
Extensible Markup Language
Objectives
Explain how XML is used.
YAML Data Serialization Standard
Objectives
Describe how YAML is related to JSON, emphasizing common use cases.
Network Management Protocols
Objectives
Describe common programmability protocols, emphasizing their use cases.
Configuration Management Tools Overview
Objectives
Describe the differences between different classes of configuration management tools.
Ansible
Objectives
Describe Ansible, emphasizing its usage for network automation.
Terraform
Objectives
Describe Terraform, emphasizing its usage for network automation.
Section 34: Examining the Security Threat Landscape
Objectives
Describe the current security threat landscape
This lesson includes these topics:
Security Threat Landscape Overview
Objectives
Describe the current threat landscape, or threatscape basics
Malware
Objectives
Describe malware
Hacking Tools
Objectives
Describe hacking tools
DoS and DDoS
Objectives
Describe DoS and DDoS attacks
Spoofing
Objectives
Describe spoofing
Reflection and Amplification Attacks
Objectives
Describe reflection and amplification attacks
Social Engineering
Objectives
Explain social engineering
Evolution of Phishing
Objectives
Describe the evolution of phishing
Password Attacks
Objectives
Examine password attacks
Reconnaissance Attacks
Objectives
Examine reconnaissance attacks
Buffer Overflow Attacks
Objectives
Explain buffer overflow attacks
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Objectives
Explain man-in-the-middle attacks
Vectors of Data Loss and Exfiltration
Objectives
Explain vectors of data loss and exfiltration
Other Considerations
Objectives
Describe other considerations
Section 35: Implementing Threat Defense Technologies
Objectives
Describe threat defense technologies
This lesson includes these topics:
Information Security Overview
Objectives
Describe information security
Firewalls
Objectives
Describe firewalls
Intrusion Prevention Systems
Objectives
Describe intrusion prevention systems
Protection Against Data Loss and Phishing Attacks
Objectives
Introduce protection against data loss and phishing attacks
Defending Against DoS and DDoS Attacks
Objectives
Introduce protection against DoS and DDoS attacks
Introduction to Cryptographic Technologies
Objectives
Describe cryptographic technologies
IPsec Security Services
Objectives
Describe IPsec security services
Learning Activity: IPsec Security Services
Secure Sockets Layer and Transport Layer Security
Objectives
Describe SSL and TLS protocols
Wireless Security Protocols
Objectives
Describe wireless security protocols
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Discovery 1: Get Started with Cisco CLI
Objectives
Navigate Cisco CLI
Task 1: Navigate Between EXEC Modes
Task 2: Explore CLI Help
Task 3: Manage Cisco IOS Configuration
Task 4: Improve User Experience in the CLI
Discovery 2: Observe How a Switch Operates
Objectives
Describe how switches operate and build MAC table
Task 1: Observe How a Switch Operates
Discovery 3: Perform Basic Switch Configuration
Objectives
Configure switch from command line and verify the configuration
Task 1: Configure a Switch from the Command Line
Task 2: Verify the Switch Initial Startup Status
Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
FASTLab 1: Implement the Initial Switch Configuration
Discovery 4: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Objectives
Explore how TCP and UDP servers listen on particular ports that are made available on particular interfaces
Task 1: Inspect TCP/IP Applications
Discovery 5: Configure an Interface on a Cisco Router
Objectives
Perform basic Cisco Router configuration
Task 1: Configure an IPv4 Address on the Router Interfaces
Task 2: Verify Interface Configuration and Status
Discovery 6: Configure and Verify Layer 2 Discovery Protocols
Objectives
Configure and verify CDP
Task 1: Discover Neighbors Using Cisco Discovery Protocol
Task 2: Discover Neighbors Using Link Layer Discovery Protocol
Implement an Initial Router Configuration
FASTLab 2: Implement an Initial Router Configuration
Discovery 9: Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Objectives
Troubleshoot Switch Media and Port Issues
Task 1: Troubleshoot Port Issues
Discovery 10: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Objectives
Troubleshoot port duplex issues
Task 1: Troubleshoot Port Duplex Issues
Discovery 11: Configure Basic IPv6 Connectivity
Objectives
Understand basic IPv6 commands
Task 1: Configure IPv6 Addresses
Task 2: Configure IPv6 Stateless Autoconfiguration
Discovery 12: Configure and Verify IPv4 Static Routes
Objectives
Configure static routes
Task 1: Verify Device Reachability
Task 2: Configure and Verify Static Routes
Task 3: Demonstrate Static Route Drawbacks
Task 4: Configure and Verify the Backup Static Route
Task 5: Configure and Verify the Default Route
Discovery 13: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Objectives
Configure and verify IPv6 static routes.
Task 1: Configure IPv6 Static Routes
Implement IPv4 Static Routing
FASTLab 3: Implement IPv4 Static Routing
Implement IPv6 Static Routing
FASTLab 4: Implement IPv6 Static Routing
Discovery 14: Configure VLANs and Trunks
Objectives
Configure and verify VLANs and trunks
Task 1: Configure VLAN and Trunk
Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
FASTLab 5: Troubleshoot VLANs and Trunk
Discovery 15: Configure Inter-VLAN Routing
Objectives
Configure Router on a Stick
Task 1: Include a Router Interface in a VLAN
Task 2: Configure a Router with a Trunk Link
Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
FASTLab 6: Implement Multiple VLANs and Basic Routing Between the VLANs
Discovery 16: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
Objectives
Configure and verify OSPF configuration
Task 1: Configure and Verify Single-Area OSPF
Discovery 17: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Objectives
Configure and verify EtherChannel configuration
Task 1: Configure and Verify EtherChannel
Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
FASTLab 7: Improve Redundant Switched Topologies with EtherChannel
Discovery 18: Configure and Verify IPv4 ACLs
Objectives
Configure named and standard ACLs
Task 1: Configure, Apply, and Modify Standard IPv4 ACLs
Task 2: Configure, Apply, and Verify Extended IPv4 Access Lists
Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
FASTLab 8: Implement Numbered and Named IPv4 ACLs
Discovery 19: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
Objectives
Configure a Static Provider Assigned IP address and Configuring DHCP Client
Task 1: Configure a Provider-Assigned IPv4 Address
Discovery 20: Configure Static NAT
Objectives
Configure static NAT and explain its operation
Task 1: Configure Static NAT
Discovery 21: Configure Dynamic NAT and PAT
Objectives
Configure dynamic NAT and explain its operation
Task 1: Configure Dynamic NAT
Task 2: Configure Inside IPv4 PAT
Implement PAT
FASTLab 9: Implement PAT
Discovery 22: Configure and Verify NTP
Objectives
Configure and verify NTP in Client Server mode
Task 1: Configure and Verify NTP
Configure System Message Logging
FASTLab 10: Configure System Message Logging
Discovery 23: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Objectives
Create the IOS image backup
Task 1: Create the Cisco IOS Image Backup
Discovery 24: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Objectives
Upgrade IOS image
Task 1: Upgrade Cisco IOS Image
Discovery 26: Enable and Limit Remote Access Connectivity
Objectives
Enable and secure remote access connectivity
Task 1: Limit Remote Access with ACLs
Task 2: Configure the Login and EXEC Banners
Secure Device Administrative Access
FASTLab 11: Secure Device Administrative Access
Discovery 27: Configure and Verify Port Security
Objectives
Configure port security
Task 1: Configure and Verify Port Security with Static Learning and Default Violation Mode on SW1
Task 2: Configure and Verify Port Security with Sticky Learning and Default Violation Mode on SW1
Task 3: Configure Error-Disabled Port Automatic Recovery on SW1
Task 4: Configure and Verify Port Security with Dynamic Learning and Protect Violation Mode on SW2
Task 5: Configure and Verify Port Security with Dynamic Learning and Restrict Violation Mode on SW2
Implement Device Hardening
FASTLab 12: Implement Device Hardening
Discovery 28: Log in to and Monitor the WLC
Objectives
Log in to and monitor the WLC
Task 1: Log in to the WLC
Task 2: Monitor the WLC
Discovery 29: Configure an Open Wireless Network
Objectives
Configure an open wireless network and verify the wireless network connection
Task 1: Configure an Open Wireless Network
Task 2: Verify Wireless Network Connectivity
Discovery 30: Define a RADIUS Server and Enable SNMP and Syslog
Objectives
Define a RADIUS server and enable SNMP and syslog
Task 1: Define a RADIUS Server
Task 2: Enable SNMP and Syslog
Discovery 31: Configure a WLAN to Use WPA2 PSK
Objectives
Configure a WLC to use WPA2 PSK and verify the secure wireless network connection
Topology
Job Aid
Task 1: Configure a WLAN to Use WPA2 PSK
Task 2: Verify Wireless Network Connectivity
