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Cisco 640-554 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS v2.0) |
| Exam Number: | 640-554 |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Simulation, Multiple Choice (Single/Multiple Answer), Simlet, Testlet |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Related Certifications: | CCIE Security CCENT CCNP Security CCNA Routing and Switching |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score, not publicly disclosed |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) v2.0 Official Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based, delivered at Pearson VUE authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, or any CCIE certification recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams/current-list/iins.html |
Cisco 640-554 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Access Control Lists (ACLs) | 12% | - Verify and troubleshoot ACLs - Configure standard and extended IPv4 ACLs - Describe ACL types and functions |
| Topic 2: Layer 2 Security | 12% | - Identify common Layer 2 attacks - Configure DHCP snooping, ARP inspection, and VLAN security - Implement port security |
| Topic 3: AAA Implementation | 12% | - Describe AAA architecture - Implement RADIUS and TACACS+ - Configure local AAA authentication |
| Topic 4: Firewall Technologies | 13% | - Describe firewall types and operation - Configure basic Cisco ASA firewall settings - Implement Zone-Based Policy Firewall (ZBPF) |
| Topic 5: Securing Cisco Routers | 15% | - Configure Network Foundation Protection (NFP) - Secure management, control, and data planes - Implement secure administrative access |
| Topic 6: Intrusion Prevention Systems | 10% | - Configure Cisco IOS IPS - Describe IPS concepts and deployment modes - Monitor and tune IPS policies |
| Topic 7: Common Security Threats | 15% | - Identify common network attacks and mitigation strategies - Explain security policies and best practices - Describe network security principles |
| Topic 8: VPN Technologies | 11% | - Describe IPsec protocol framework - Implement site-to-site IPsec VPNs - Explain cryptography fundamentals |
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The official Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS v2.0) outline weights its domains roughly like this:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) (12%)
- AAA Implementation (12%)
- Common Security Threats (15%)
Cisco Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS v2.0) Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which two pieces of information should you acquire before you troubleshoot an STP loop? (Choose two.)
- A. location of the root bridge
- B. topology of the routed network
- C. topology of the switched network
- D. number of switches in the network
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
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Question #2
Which monitoring protocol uses TCP port 1470 or UDP port 514?
- A. CSM
- B. RELP
- C. SNMP
- D. IMAP
- E. SDEE
- F. Syslog
Correct Answer: F 🗳️
Question #3
What is the transition order of STP states on a Layer 2 switch interface?
- A. listening, blocking, learning, forwarding, disabled
- B. listening, learning, blocking, forwarding, disabled
- C. forwarding, listening, learning, blocking, disabled
- D. blocking, listening, learning, forwarding, disabled
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Question #4
Which two characteristics represent a blended threat? (Choose two.)
- A. pharming attack
- B. denial of service attack
- C. man-in-the-middle attack
- D. trojan horse attack
- E. day zero attack
Correct Answer: D,E 🗳️
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Question #5
Which VTP mode allows you to change the VLAN configuration and will then propagate the change throughout the entire switched network?
- A. VTP client
- B. VTP transparent
- C. VTP off
- D. VTP server
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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