EXAM CRAM CCNA Security Cram Sheet

This Cram Sheet contains key facts about the CCNA Security exam. Review this information as the last thing you do before you enter the testing center, paying special attention to those areas in which you feel that you need the most review. Strategy note: Plan to transfer memorized facts onto a blank sheet of paper immediately before you begin the exam.

Categories of Security Controls

Types of Security Controls

(Remember “PAT”):

  • Physical: Mostly mechanical.

  • Administrative: Mostly policies and procedures.

  • Technical: Network elements, hardware, software, and devices.

(Hierarchy = Category -> Type):

  • Preventative: Controls that prevent access.

  • Deterrent: Controls that deter access. ...

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