CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND #210-250 Official Cert Guide

CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND #210-250 Official Cert Guide

by Omar Santos, Joseph Muniz, Stefano De Crescenzo
Released April 2017
Publisher(s): Cisco Press
ISBN: 9780134609003

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Book description

CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND 210-250 Official Cert Guide from Cisco Press allows you to succeed on the exam the first time and is the only self-study resource approved by Cisco. Cisco enterprise security experts Omar Santos, Joseph Muniz, and Stefano De Crescenzo share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

  • A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exam

  • Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section

  • Chapter-ending exercises, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly

  • The powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, with two full sample exams containing 120 well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports

  • A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies

  • Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

The official study guide helps you master topics on the CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND 210-250 exam, including:

  • Network concepts

  • Security concepts

  • Cryptography

  • Host-based analysis

  • Security monitoring

  • Attack methods

Table of contents

  1. About This E-Book
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. About the Authors
  5. About the Technical Reviewers
  6. Dedications
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Contents at a Glance
  9. Contents
  10. Command Syntax Conventions
  11. Introduction
    1. About the 210-250 CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND Exam
      1. 210-250 CCNA Cyber Ops SECFNC Exam Topics
    2. About the CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND 210-250 Official Cert Guide
      1. Objectives and Methods
      2. Book Features
      3. How This Book Is Organized
    3. Companion Website
    4. Pearson Test Prep Practice Test Software
      1. Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Online
      2. Accessing the Pearson Test Prep Software Offline
      3. Customizing Your Exams
      4. Updating Your Exams
  12. Part I: Network Concepts
    1. Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Networking Protocols and Networking Devices
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. TCP/IP and OSI Model
        2. Layer 2 Fundamentals and Technologies
        3. Internet Protocol and Layer 3 Technologies
        4. Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
        5. Domain Name System (DNS)
        6. IPv6 Fundamentals
        7. Transport Layer Technologies and Protocols
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
        5. References and Further Reading
    2. Chapter 2. Network Security Devices and Cloud Services
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Network Security Systems
        2. Security Cloud-based Solutions
        3. Cisco NetFlow
        4. Data Loss Prevention
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
  13. Part II: Security Concepts
    1. Chapter 3. Security Principles
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. The Principles of the Defense-in-Depth Strategy
        2. What Are Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Exploits?
        3. Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability: The CIA Triad
        4. Risk and Risk Analysis
        5. Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Health Information
        6. Principle of Least Privilege and Separation of Duties
        7. Security Operation Centers
        8. Forensics
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Define Key Terms
        3. Q&A
    2. Chapter 4. Introduction to Access Controls
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Information Security Principles
        2. Subject and Object Definition
        3. Access Control Fundamentals
        4. Access Control Process
        5. Information Security Roles and Responsibilities
        6. Access Control Types
        7. Access Control Models
        8. Access Control Mechanisms
        9. Identity and Access Control Implementation
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
        5. References and Additional Reading
    3. Chapter 5. Introduction to Security Operations Management
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Introduction to Identity and Access Management
        2. Security Events and Logs Management
        3. Assets Management
        4. Introduction to Enterprise Mobility Management
        5. Configuration and Change Management
        6. Vulnerability Management
        7. Patch Management
        8. References and Additional Readings
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
  14. Part III: Cryptography
    1. Chapter 6. Fundamentals of Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Cryptography
        2. Fundamentals of PKI
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
    2. Chapter 7. Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. What Are VPNs?
        2. Site-to-site vs. Remote-Access VPNs
        3. An Overview of IPsec
        4. SSL VPNs
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
  15. Part IV: Host-Based Analysis
    1. Chapter 8. Windows-Based Analysis
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Process and Threads
        2. Memory Allocation
        3. Windows Registration
        4. Windows Management Instrumentation
        5. Handles
        6. Services
        7. Windows Event Logs
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Define Key Terms
        3. Q&A
        4. References and Further Reading
    2. Chapter 9. Linux- and Mac OS X–Based Analysis
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Processes
        2. Forks
        3. Permissions
        4. Symlinks
        5. Daemons
        6. UNIX-Based Syslog
        7. Apache Access Logs
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
        5. References and Further Reading
    3. Chapter 10. Endpoint Security Technologies
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Antimalware and Antivirus Software
        2. Host-Based Firewalls and Host-Based Intrusion Prevention
        3. Application-Level Whitelisting and Blacklisting
        4. System-Based Sandboxing
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
  16. Part V: Security Monitoring and Attack Methods
    1. Chapter 11. Network and Host Telemetry
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Network Telemetry
        2. Host Telemetry
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
    2. Chapter 12. Security Monitoring Operational Challenges
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Security Monitoring and Encryption
        2. Security Monitoring and Network Address Translation
        3. Security Monitoring and Event Correlation Time Synchronization
        4. DNS Tunneling and Other Exfiltration Methods
        5. Security Monitoring and Tor
        6. Security Monitoring and Peer-to-Peer Communication
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Define Key Terms
        3. Q&A
    3. Chapter 13. Types of Attacks and Vulnerabilities
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Types of Attacks
        2. Types of Vulnerabilities
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Define Key Terms
        3. Q&A
    4. Chapter 14. Security Evasion Techniques
      1. “Do I Know This Already?” Quiz
      2. Foundation Topics
        1. Encryption and Tunneling
        2. Resource Exhaustion
        3. Traffic Fragmentation
        4. Protocol-Level Misinterpretation
        5. Traffic Timing, Substitution, and Insertion
        6. Pivoting
      3. Exam Preparation Tasks
        1. Review All Key Topics
        2. Complete Tables and Lists from Memory
        3. Define Key Terms
        4. Q&A
        5. References and Further Reading
  17. Part VI: Final Preparation
    1. Chapter 15. Final Preparation
      1. Tools for Final Preparation
      2. Suggested Plan for Final Review/Study
      3. Summary
  18. Part VII: Appendixes
    1. Appendix A. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Q&A Questions
      1. Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes
        1. Chapter 1
        2. Chapter 2
        3. Chapter 3
        4. Chapter 4
        5. Chapter 5
        6. Chapter 6
        7. Chapter 7
        8. Chapter 8
        9. Chapter 9
        10. Chapter 10
        11. Chapter 11
        12. Chapter 12
        13. Chapter 13
        14. Chapter 14
      2. Answers to the Q&A Questions
        1. Chapter 1
        2. Chapter 2
        3. Chapter 3
        4. Chapter 4
        5. Chapter 5
        6. Chapter 6
        7. Chapter 7
        8. Chapter 8
        9. Chapter 9
        10. Chapter 10
        11. Chapter 11
        12. Chapter 12
        13. Chapter 13
        14. Chapter 14
  19. Glossary
  20. Index
  21. Elements Available on the Book Website
    1. Appendix B. Memory Tables
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 4
      4. Chapter 5
      5. Chapter 7
      6. Chapter 9
      7. Chapter 11
    2. Appendix C. Memory Tables Answer Key
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 4
      4. Chapter 5
      5. Chapter 7
      6. Chapter 9
      7. Chapter 11
    3. Appendix D. Study Planner
  22. Inside Front Cover
  23. Inside Back Cover
  24. Access Card
  25. Where are the companion content files? - Register
  26. Code Snippets

Product information

  • Title: CCNA Cyber Ops SECFND #210-250 Official Cert Guide
  • Author(s): Omar Santos, Joseph Muniz, Stefano De Crescenzo
  • Release date: April 2017
  • Publisher(s): Cisco Press
  • ISBN: 9780134609003