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1. CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide 1st Edition by Omar Santos, John Stuppi

CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide is a best-of-breed Cisco exam study guide that focuses specifically on the objectives for the CCNA Security Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS) 210-260 exam. Cisco Security experts Omar Santos and John Stuppi share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test-preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” 

quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. A list of official exam topics makes referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. 

The companion CD-ROM contains the powerful Pearson IT Certification Practice Test engine that enables you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams. The assessment engine also tracks your performance and provides feedback on a chapter-by-chapter basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most. The CD also contains 90 minutes of video training on CCP, NAT, object groups, ACLs, port security on a Layer 2 switch, CP3L, and zone-based firewalls.

2. CCNA Security (210-260) Portable Command Guide (2nd Edition) 2nd Edition by Bob Vachon

Completely updated to reflect the new CCNA Security 210-260 exam, this quick reference summarizes relevant Cisco IOS® Software commands, keywords, command arguments, and associated prompts, and offers tips and examples for applying these commands to real-world security challenges. Configuration examples, throughout, provide an even deeper understanding of how to use IOS to protect networks.

Topics covered include

  • Networking security fundamentals: concepts, policies, strategy
  • Protecting network infrastructure: network foundations, security management planes/access; data planes (Catalyst switches and IPv6)
  • Threat control/containment: protecting endpoints and content; configuring ACLs, zone-based firewalls, and Cisco IOS IPS
  • Secure connectivity: VPNs, cryptology, asymmetric encryption, PKI, IPsec VPNs, and site-to-site VPN configuration
  • ASA network security: ASA/ASDM concepts; configuring ASA basic settings, advanced settings, and VPNs

Access all CCNA Security commands: use as a quick, offline resource for research and solutions

  • Logical how-to topic groupings provide one-stop research
  • Great for review before CCNA Security certification exams
  • Compact size makes it easy to carry with you, wherever you go
  • “Create Your Own Journal” section with blank, lined pages allows you to personalize the book for your needs
  • “What Do You Want to Do?” chart inside the front cover helps you to quickly reference specific tasks

3. CCNA Security Self-Practice Review Questions for the security track: 2015 Edition by ExamREVIEW

31 Days Before Your CCNA Security Exam offers you an engaging and practical way to understand the certification process, commit to taking the CCNA Security IINS 210-260 certification exam, and finish your preparation using a variety of Primary and Supplemental study resources.

The IINS 210-260 exam tests your knowledge of secure network infrastructure, core security concepts, secure access, VPN encryption, firewalls, intrusion prevention, web/email content security, and endpoint security. It also tests your skills for installing, troubleshooting, and monitoring secure networks to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

Sign up for the IINS 210-260 exam and use the book’s day-by-day guide and checklist to organize, prepare, and review. Each day in this guide breaks down an exam topic into a manageable bit of information to review using short summaries. A Study Resources section provides you with a quick reference for locating more in-depth treatment of a day’s topics within the Primary and Supplemental resources.

The features of the book empower you to fit exam preparation into a busy schedule:

· A visual calendar summarizing each day’s study topic
· A checklist providing advice for preparation activities leading up to the exam


· A description of the CCNA Security IINS 210-260 exam organization and sign-up process
· Strategies from the author to be mentally, organizationally, and physically prepared for exam day
· A conversational tone, which makes your study time more enjoyable

4. CCNA Security Self-Practice Review Questions for the security track 2016/17 Edition: (with 110 questions covering the 210-260 IINS exam) Lrg Edition by ExamREVIEW (Author)

The new CCNA Security Exam 210-260 IINS is an associate level exam that can earn you the CCNA Security certification. The certification aims to allow one to demonstrate the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities, and mitigate these accordingly. We create these self-practice test questions referencing the concepts and principles currently valid in the exam. Each question comes with an answer and a short explanation which aids you in seeking further study information. For purpose of exam readiness drilling, this product includes questions that have varying numbers of choices. Some have 2 while some have 5 or 6. We want to make sure these questions are tough enough to really test your readiness and draw your focus to the weak areas. Think of these as challenges presented to you so to assess your comprehension of the subject matters. The goal is to reinforce learning, to validate successful transference of knowledge and to identify areas of weakness that require remediation. The questions are NOT designed to “simulate” actual exam questions. “realistic” or actual questions that are for cheating purpose are not available in any of our products.

5. CCNA Security Lab Manual Version 2 (Lab Companion) 1st Edition by Cisco Networking Academy

The Cisco® Networking Academy® course on CCNA® Security is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help you develop specialized security skills to expand your CCENT-level skill set and advance your career. The curriculum helps prepare students for entry-level security career opportunities and the Implementing Cisco IOS® Network Security (IINS) certification exam (210-260) leading to the Cisco CCNA Security certification.

The CCNA Security Lab Manual provides you with all 15 labs from the course designed as hands-on practice to develop critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills needed to prepare for entry-level security specialist careers.

Through procedural, skills integration challenges, troubleshooting, and model building labs, this CCNA Security course aims to develop your in-depth understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations used. 

6. CCNA Security ExamFOCUS Study Notes & Review Questions 2016/17 Edition: covering the 210-260 IINS exam Lrg Edition by ExamREVIEW

The new CCNA Security Exam 210-260 IINS is an associate level exam that can earn you the CCNA Security certification. The certification aims to allow one to demonstrate the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities, and mitigate these accordingly. This new exam covers a range of new technology features while placing less focus on older and weaker security measures. To succeed in the Cisco entry level exams, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome.


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