The Securing Cisco IOS Networks exam (SECUR 642-501) is
one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security
Professional, Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco VPN Specialist,
and Cisco IDS Specialist certifications. Candidates can
prepare for this exam by taking the SECUR v1.1 course. This
exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge
and ability to secure Cisco IOS router networks. CCNA or CCDA
recertification candidates who pass the 642-501 exam will be
considered recertified at the CCNA or CCDA
level.
The following information provides general guidelines for
the content likely to be included on this exam. However, other
related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the
exam.
Basic Cisco Router Security
Secure administrative access for Cisco
routers
Describe the components of a basic AAA
implementation
Test the perimeter router AAA
implementation using applicable debug
commands
Advanced AAA Security for Cisco Router
Networks
Describe the features and architecture
of CSACS 3.0 for Windows
Configure the perimeter router to
enable AAA processes to use a TACACS remote
service
Cisco Router Threat Mitigation
Disable unused router services and
interfaces
Use access lists to mitigate common
router security threats
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