Exam Number:
642-541
Associated Certifications:
CCSP
Duration:
75 minutes (55-65 questions)
Available Languages:
English
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Exam Description
Exam Topics
Recommended Training
Additional Resources
Exam Description

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

Need for network security

Network attack taxonomy

Network security policy

Management protocols and functions
Architectural Overview

Overview

Design fundamentals

Safe axioms

Security wheel
Cisco Security Portfolio

Overview

Secure connectivity - Virtual Private Network solutions

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.
Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners—the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.
Additional Resources

A variety of Cisco Press Self-Study titles are available for this exam. These titles can be purchased at the Cisco Company Store , directly from Cisco Press, or wherever you purchase technical books.