Dynamic Routing, Security and Network Services (CCNA3)

• Single Area OSPFv2 Concept and Configuration: Gain a foundational understanding of OSPF features and packet types, and learn how to configure essential elements like OSPFv2 router IDs and default route propagation in a single area.
• Network Security: Examine key elements of cyber security, from identifying various threats and vulnerabilities to implementing best practices for network protection.
• ACL Concepts and IPv4 Configuration: Learn the mechanics of Access Control Lists (ACLs), from filtering traffic to configuring standard and extended IPv4 ACLs.
• NAT for IPv4: Understand the functions and types of Network Address Translation (NAT), its pros and cons, and how to configure static and dynamic NAT using the Command-Line Interface (CLI).
• WAN Concepts: Explore the different types of Wide Area Networks (WANs), their operations, and the contrast between traditional and modern WAN connectivity.
• QoS Concepts: Discover how Quality of Service (QoS) models manage data, voice, and video traffic, and understand the queuing algorithms used by networking devices.
• Network Design and Management: Grasp how to design scalable networks, the hardware features of switches, and how to implement various network management tools like CDP, LLDP, NTP, SNMP, and syslog.
• Network Virtualisation: Understand the significance of cloud computing, explore network device and service virtualisation, and learn the basics of software-defined networking (SDN).
• Network Automation: Get introduced to network automation concepts, familiarise yourself with various data formats like JSON, YAML, and XML, and learn how APIs and REST enable computer-to-computer communications.

• Networking and Security Fundamentals (CCNA 1) or other courses covering the Cisco CCNA 7 Introduction to Networks (CCN1)-curriculum.
• Networks Switching and Routing (CCNA2) or other courses covering the Cisco CCNA 7 Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials (CCNA2)-curriculum.

This course is aligned with Cisco’s globally recognised certification standards, providing academic preparation and professional readiness. Given the high demand for IT security skills in businesses, this course is a foundational step towards obtaining valuable certifications in the critical network and IT security field.

This is the third and last of three courses covering the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) curriculum. Upon completing the course, participants will be prepared to take the CCNA3 exam at the end of the course, and after finishing all three CCNA courses, the professional CCNA 200-301 Certification. Contact one of our test centres to arrange your certification exam.