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CCNA 7: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation
This third CCNA course describes the architectures and considerations related to designing, securing, operating, and troubleshooting enterprise networks – including wide area network (WAN) technologies & quality of service (QoS) mechanisms for secure remote access, along with software-defined networking, virtualization, & automation concepts supporting network digitization. Learning components comprise: 14 modules 12 hands-on labs 29 Cisco Packet Tracer activities 32 videos 13 syntax checkers 2 interactive activities 53 CYU quizzes 14 module exams 5 module group exams 1 final exam 1 practice exam for CCNA certification exam
Program
Cisco Networking Academy
Prerequisites
CCNAv7 Introduction to Networks (ITN) and CCNAv7 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (SRWE) or equivalent experience
Qualifications
.Cisco Certificate of course completion. / Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Required number of optional units
0
Units
  • OSPF Features and Characteristics:  Describe basic OSPF features and characteristics.
  • OSPF Packets:  Describe the OSPF packet types used in single-area OSPF.
  • OSPF Operation:  Explain how single-area OSPF operates.
  • OSPF Router ID:  Configure an OSPFv2 router ID.
  • Point-to-Point OSPF Networks:  Configure single-area OSPFv2 in a point-to-point network.
  • Multiaccess OSPF Networks:  Configure the OSPF interface priority to influence the DR/BDR election in a multiaccess network.
  • Modify Single-Area OSPFv2:  Implement modifications to change the operation of singlearea OSPFv2.
  • Default Route Propagation:  Configure OSPF to propagate a default route.
  • Verify Single-Area OSPFv2 Verify a single-area OSPFv2 implementation
  • Current State of Cybersecurity:  Describe the current state of cybersecurity and vectors of data loss.
  • Threat Actors:  Describe the threat actors who exploit networks.
  • Threat Actor Tools:  Describe tools used by threat actors to exploit networks.
  • Malware:  Describe malware types.
  • Common Network Attacks:  Describe common network attacks.
  • IP Vulnerabilities and Threats:  Explain how IP vulnerabilities are exploited by threat actors.
  • TCP and UDP Vulnerabilities:  Explain how TCP and UDP vulnerabilities are exploited by threat actors.
  • IP Services:  Explain how IP services are exploited by threat actors.
  • Network Security Best Practices:  Describe best practices for protecting a network.
  • Cryptography:  Describe common cryptographic processes used to protect data in transit.
  • Purpose of ACLs:  Explain how ACLs filter traffic.
  • Wildcard Masks in ACLs:  Explain how ACLs use wildcard masks.
  • Guidelines for ACL Creation:  Explain how to create ACLs.
  • Types of IPv4 ACLs:  Compare standard and extended IPv4 ACLs.
  • Configure Standard IPv4 ACLs:  Configure standard IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic to meet networking requirements.
  • Modify IPv4 ACLs:  Use sequence numbers to edit existing standard IPv4 ACLs.
  • Secure VTY Ports with a Standard IPv4 ACL: Configure a standard ACL to secure vty access.
  • Configure Extended IPv4 ACLs:  Configure extended IPv4 ACLs to filter traffic according to networking requirements.
  • NAT Characteristics:  Explain the purpose and function of NAT.
  • Types of NAT:  Explain the operation of different types of NAT.
  • NAT Advantages:  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of NAT.
  • Configure Static NAT:  Configure static NAT using the CLI.
  • Configure Dynamic NAT:  Configure dynamic NAT using the CLI.
  • Configure PAT:  Configure PAT using the CLI.
  • NAT64:  Describe NAT for IPv6.
  • Purpose of WANs:  Explain the purpose of a WAN.
  • WAN Operations:  Explain how WANs operate.
  • Traditional WAN Connectivity:  Compare traditional WAN connectivity options.
  • Modern WAN Connectivity:  Compare modern WAN connectivity options.
  • Internet-Based Connectivity Compare internet-based WAN connectivity options.
  • VPN Technology Describe benefits of VPN technology.
  • Types of VPNs:  Describe different types of VPNs
  • IPsec:  Explain how the IPsec framework is used to secure network traffic.
  • Network Transmission Quality:  Explain how network transmission characteristics impact quality.
  • Traffic Characteristics:  Describe minimum network requirements for voice, video, and data traffic.
  • Queuing Algorithms:  Describe the queuing algorithms used by networking devices.
  • QoS Models:  Describe the different QoS models. ã 2019 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Cisco Confidential Page 6 of 7 www.netacad.com
  • QoS Implementation Techniques Explain how QoS uses mechanisms to ensure transmission quality.
  • Device Discovery with CDP:  Use CDP to map a network topology.
  • Device Discovery with LLDP:  Use LLDP to map a network topology.
  • NTP:  Implement NTP between an NTP client and NTP server.
  • SNMP: Explain SNMP operation.
  • Syslog:  Explain syslog operation.
  • Router and Switch File Maintenance:  Use commands to back up and restore an IOS configuration file.
  • IOS Image Management:  Perform an upgrade of an IOS system image. 
  • Hierarchical Networks:  Explain how data, voice, and video are converged in a switched network.
  • Scalable Networks:  Explain considerations for designing a scalable network.
  • Switch Hardware:  Explain how switch hardware features support network requirements.
  • Router Hardware:  Describe the types of routers available for small to-mediumsized business networks.
  • Network Documentation:  Explain how network documentation is developed and used to troubleshoot network issues.
  • Troubleshooting Process:  Compare troubleshooting methods that use a systematic, layered approach.
  • Troubleshooting Tools:  Describe different networking troubleshooting tools.
  • Symptoms and Causes of Network Problems:  Determine the symptoms and causes of network problems using a layered model.
  • Troubleshooting IP Connectivity Troubleshoot a network using the layered model.
  • Cloud Computing Explain the importance of cloud computing.
  • Virtualization:  Explain the importance of virtualization.
  • Virtual Network Infrastructure:  Describe the virtualization of network devices and services.
  • Software-Defined Networking:  Describe software-defined networking. Controllers Describe controllers used in network programming.
  • Automation Overview Describe automation. Data Formats Compare JSON, YAML, and XML data formats.
  • APIs:  Explain how APIs enable computer to computer communications.
  • REST:  Explain how REST enables computer to computer communications.
  • Configuration Management:  Compare the configuration management tools Puppet, Chef, Ansible, and SaltStack
  • IBN and Cisco DNA Center Explain how Cisco DNA center enables intent-based networking.
Plans



Self study by E-learning
Students study at their convenience remotely without instructor classroom face-to face support. They do practical exercises, take assessments also and end-of-chapter assessments online as well.
Duration
At least 70 hours
Fees
Description Amount
Fee for course delivery by Self-paced e-learning XAF 60,000
Current Sessions
Title Start date Status
Self-paced e-learning access is available on demand Opened Apply
Blended E-learning and Classroom studies
Trainees have access to online course materials, and also have face-to-face classroom training sessions to boost their e-learning
Duration
At least 40 hours e-learning plus 2 months classroom training
Fees
Description Amount
IMIT Registration fee XAF 25,000
Fees covering the e-learning facility and face-to-face classroom tutor support. XAF 100,000
Current Sessions
Title Start date Status
E-learning courses are available all the time. Upon payment of the tuition fee, the potential learner is given a login that gives access to all the e-learning resources. Admitted students can choose to start Face-to face, tutor-led classroom training in FEBRUARY, JUNE, or OCTOBER according to their convenience. Opened Apply