The CCNA Security exam (650-554 IINS) includes a section dedicated to the fundamental concepts of VPN technologies covering mainly 3 VPN methods: IPSec site to site on ISR (Integrated Service Routers) IOS, SSL-VPN clientless remote access on ASA firewall and SSL-VPN full tunnel remote access on ASA firewall.
In this eBook you will learn the basic properties of IPsec VPN, all various protocols involved in the creation of IPsec tunnels, how IPsec operates allowing 2 routers to successfully negotiate a tunnel and how to implement and to verify an IOS IPsec site-to-site VPN using PSK (pre-shared key) on a Cisco router. To successfully pass the exam, you will need to have full understanding of all these topics.
Dario Di Biase is an Italian Network and Security Engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in “Telecommunication Engineering”, a Master in “Internet Technologies” and with broad knowledge of NGFW (Next Generation Firewall), UTM (Unified Threat Management), IPS systems, SSL-VPN and VPN solutions, Routing and Switching technologies. He is currently working in the City of London for one of the UK's leading investment managers. Dario holds several international recognized certifications: CCNP R&S, CCNP Security, Cisco Firewall Security Specialist, Cisco ASA Specialist,Cisco VPN Security Specialist, Cisco IOS Security Specialist, Cisco IPS Specialist, CCDA and SonicWALL CSSA for UTM. His curiosity and passion lead him to continuously update his expertise and to study towards new certifications.