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642-503 SNRS
Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches Exam
Exam Number: 642-503
Associated Certifications: CCSP
Duration: 75 minutes (53 questions)
Available Languages: English
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Exam Description
The Securing Networks With Cisco Routers and Switches exam (SNRS 642-503) is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the SNRS v2.0 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to secure networks using Cisco routers and switches.
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Implement Cisco Layer 2 security
Utilize Cisco IOS commands to mitigate Layer 2 attacks
Implement Cisco Identity-Based Networking Services on Cisco Catalyst Switches
Implement Identity Management using ACS as the Authentication Server
Configure Cisco IOS Firewalls to mitigate network threats using the CLI
Identify and describe the advanced capabilities of the IOS firewall feature set
Configure IOS Firewall to dynamically mitigate identified threats to the network
Verify and troubleshoot IOS Firewall configuration and operation.
Configure authentication proxy to apply security policies on a per-user basis
Verify and troubleshoot authentication proxy configuration and operation
Configure IOS zone-based Firewalls
Troubleshoot Zone-based Firewalls
Configure APPFW application Firewalls
Configure Granular Protocol Inspection
Configure Cisco IOS IPS to identify and mitigate threats to network resources using the CLI
Identify and describe the advanced capabilities of the IOS-IPS feature
Configure the IPS features to identify threats and dynamically block them from entering the network
Verify and troubleshoot IPS operation
Configure Cisco VPNs to provide secure connectivity for site-to-site and remote access communications using the CLI
Describe IPSec features and functionality
Configure secure connectivity for site-to-site IPSec VPN using pre-shared keys
Describe GRE features and functionality
Configure secure connectivity for site-to-site VPN using certificate authorities
Describe DMVPN features and functionality
Configure secure connectivity for site-to-site VPN using DMVPN
Verify and troubleshoot secure site-to-site connectivity operations
Implement Clientless IOS SSL VPN
Verify Clientless IOS SSL VPNs
Configure Easy VPN server with pre-shared keys
Configure Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting to provide basic secure access control for networks
Configure administrative access to the CSACS server
Configure CSACS system settings
Configure AAA clients on the CSACS
Configure users, groups and access rights
Configure shared profile components in CSACS
Configure network access profiles in CSACS
Configure NADS to enable AAA to use a Radius Server
Verify and troubleshoot AAA operation
Implement Network Foundation Protection using the CLI
Describe NFP features and functionality
Secure the management plane using Cisco IOS security features
Secure the data plane using Cisco IOS security features
Secure the control plane using Cisco IOS security features
Recommended Training
Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) is the recommended training for this exam.
Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners, the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the Global Learning Partner Locator for a Cisco Learning Partner near you.
Additional Resources
A variety of Cisco Press titles may be available for this exam. These titles can be purchased through the Cisco Marketplace Bookstore, directly from Cisco Press.
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