The Cisco SAFE Implementation exam tests the knowledge and skills needed to use and implement the principles and axioms presented in the SAFE Small, Midsize and Remote (SMR) User White Paper. Candidates are tested on knowledge of how the following devices can be used to create a complete end-to-end solution: IOS routers, PIX Firewalls, VPN Concentrators, Cisco IDS Sensors, Cisco Host IDS, and the Cisco VPN Client. The SAFE SMR can be downloaded for free from: www.cisco.com/go/safe
Exam Topics
The following information provides general guidelines for the content likely to be included on this exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. Security Fundamentals
Secure connectivity - the 3000 Concentrator series
Secure connectivity - Cisco VPN optimized routers
Perimeter security firewalls - Cisco PIX and Cisco IOS Firewall
Intrusion protection - IDS and Cisco secure scanner
Identity - Access control solutions
Security management - VMS and CSPM
Cisco AVVID
SAFE Small Network Design
Overview
Small network corporate Internet module
Small network campus module
Implementation-ISP router
Implementation-IOS Firewall features and configuration
Implementation-PIX Firewall
SAFE Medium Network Design
Medium network corporate Internet module
Mediumnetwork corporate Internet module design guidelines
Medium network campus module
Medium network campus module design guidelines
Medium network WAN module
Implementation - ISP router
Implementation - edge router
Implementation - IOS Firewall
Implementation - PIX Firewall
Implementation - NIDS
Implementation - HIDS
Implementation - VPN Concentrator
Implementation - Layer 3 switch
SAFE Remote-User Network Implementation
Overview
Key devices
Threat mitigation
Software access option
Remote site firewall option
Hardware VPN Client option
Remote site router option
Recommended Training
Cisco SAFE Implementation ( CSI 1.0 ) or ( CSI 1.1 ) is the recommended training for this exam.
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