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| Certification Provider: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Code / Number: | 640-553 |
| Exam Name: | IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security |
| Exam Questions: | 177 |
| Last Updated: | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Corresponding Certification: | CCNA |
(303 Up Votes)Cisco 640-553 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implement Cisco IOS IPS Features | - Explain IPS technologies and monitoring options - Differentiate network-based and host-based intrusion prevention - Enable and verify Cisco IOS IPS using SDM |
| Topic 2: Mitigate Threats Using Access Control Lists | - Configure and verify ACLs to mitigate threats - Explain standard, extended, and named ACLs - Prevent IP address spoofing using ACLs - Identify ACL design considerations |
| Topic 3: Secure Cisco Routers | - Configure privilege levels and role-based CLI - Use One-Step Lockdown - Protect Cisco IOS image and configuration files - Secure administrative access with passwords and login enhancements - Secure routers using SDM Security Audit |
| Topic 4: Mitigate Common Layer 2 Attacks | - Configure basic Catalyst switch security features |
| Topic 5: Implement Site-to-Site VPNs | - Configure and verify IPsec site-to-site VPNs with pre-shared keys - Explain cryptographic methods - Explain IKE functionality and phases - Describe IPsec building blocks and security functions |
| Topic 6: Implement AAA on Cisco Routers | - Explain the functions and importance of AAA - Configure AAA accounting - Describe TACACS+ and RADIUS features - Configure AAA authentication - Configure AAA authorization |
| Topic 7: Implement Secure Network Management and Reporting | - Configure Syslog reporting - Configure SSH for secure management |
| Topic 8: Implement Cisco IOS Firewall Features | - Implement Zone-Based Firewall using SDM - Explain stateful firewall operations - Describe firewall technologies |