Cisco SAFE Implementation Exam (CSI 642-541 CSI)
  | | Exam Number: | | 642-541 | | Associated Certifications: | CCSP | | Duration: | 75 minutes (55-65 questions) | | Available Languages: | English | | Click Here to Register: | Pearson VUE or Prometric |
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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 |
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 | 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. |
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