CCNA - Security Fundamentals

About this assessment

Our Advanced Security and Network Access Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation designed for IT professionals, network administrators, and security specialists who strive to stay ahead in today’s evolving digital landscape. This assessment covers critical topics ranging from advanced security concepts, device access control, and local password management to VPN configurations, ACLs, and Layer 2 security features. Participants delve into essential areas like authentication, authorization, and accounting, alongside robust security password policies and the latest wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, WPA3) with practical WLAN configuration and verification. Gain valuable insights and hands-on expertise to protect modern networks and strengthen your organization’s defenses while advancing your professional skill set.

This section will assess your understanding of key security concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques in networking.

This section consists of 10 advanced-level questions designed to assess your understanding of the security program elements, including user awareness, training, and physical access control. You will be evaluated on your ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios regarding these essential security topics.

This section will evaluate your advanced understanding of configuring and verifying device access control using local passwords in a CCNA environment. You will be presented with advanced level questions to gauge your expertise.

This section focuses on testing the understanding of the elements involved in security password policies, including management, complexity, and password alternatives such as multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics. Each question is designed to assess advanced knowledge in these areas.

This section contains questions focused on IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs. You will be tested on your understanding of the concepts, configurations, and functionalities of VPNS within a network.

This section includes 10 advanced-level questions related to configuring and verifying access control lists. The assessment is designed to test your deep understanding of and ability to work with ACLs in a variety of networking contexts.

This section of the assessment focuses on configuring and verifying Layer 2 security features, such as DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security. These 10 advanced-level questions are designed to test your knowledge and ability to configure security measures at Layer 2 in a network environment.

This section includes questions that test your advanced understanding of authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts in networking. You'll be required to identify differences, apply concepts in practical scenarios, and demonstrate technical knowledge in this domain.

This section contains questions aimed at evaluating your knowledge of wireless security protocols, specifically focusing on WPA, WPA2, and WPA3. You will be tested on their differences, features, improvements, and practical applications.

This section focuses on configuring and verifying WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK. The questions are designed to assess advanced knowledge and skills in WLAN configuration and verification specifically using WPA2 PSK settings.