Every unpatched router, every default password, and every unmonitored port is an open door for attackers - and most organisations only discover the gap after a breach happens, not before. That is exactly the space this Cisco CCNA Security course was built to close.

The course is designed to unify data, devices and administration to strengthen network security, and it leans heavily on practical experience so participants build specialised security skills that move their careers forward. It prepares attendees for entry-level security roles by getting them ready for the Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS) exam (210-260), which leads to the Cisco CCNA Security certification.

The Arab British Fellowship Training Academy offers this course as a standalone curriculum or as part of a wider technology or continuing-education programme. All hands-on labs can be completed on physical equipment or through the NDG NETLAB solution, which gives remote access to the equipment over the internet.

Who Should Attend?

• IT professionals and network administrators looking to build specialised security expertise.
• Network Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network Security Support Engineers.
• Principal System Engineers, Security Technicians, and Cisco Channel Partners.
• Managers, heads of companies, and Corporate Communications Managers overseeing secure infrastructure.

How Attendees Will Benefit

• Build a solid theoretical foundation in network security principles alongside hands-on configuration skills.
• Use Packet Tracer simulations and physical labs to explore real network behaviour and test "what if" security scenarios.
• Apply firewall techniques and ASA configuration (CLI and ASDM) to secure the network perimeter.
• Implement AAA using local router databases, server-based ACS, or the Identity Services Engine (ISE).
• Set up secure communications and virtual private networks to protect data integrity, authenticity and confidentiality.
• Use innovative assessments to get immediate feedback on the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course.

Module 1: Understanding the Modern Threat Landscape

• Common attack vectors and modern network security threats.
• Why access control is the first line of defence.

Module 2: Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA)

• Implementing AAA on Cisco routers using local and server-based databases.
• Working with ACS and the Identity Services Engine (ISE).

Module 3: Firewall and Intrusion Prevention Techniques

• Implementing firewall technologies to control traffic flow.
• Deploying intrusion prevention to detect and stop attacks in real time.

Module 4: Securing the Local Area Network

• Hardening switches, ports and endpoint access.
• Common LAN vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

Module 5: Cryptography and Virtual Private Networks

• Cryptographic systems and their role in secure communication.
• Implementing Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for remote and site-to-site connections.

Module 6: Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA)

• Implementing the Cisco ASA firewall using the CLI.
• Advanced ASA configuration and virtual private networks using ASDM.

Module 7: Managing a Secure Network

• Day-to-day operations for maintaining a secure network environment.