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VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security

VPNs are used every day in today's secure data networks. This course, VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security, will teach you the fundamentals of VPN protocols and algorithms while covering topics of the CCNP® Security SIMOS exam.

Intermediate
1h 52m
(11)

Created by Brandon Carroll

Last Updated Mar 29, 2021

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VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security

VPNs are used every day in today's secure data networks. This course, VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security, will teach you the fundamentals of VPN protocols and algorithms while covering topics of the CCNP® Security SIMOS exam.

Intermediate
1h 52m
(11)

Created by Brandon Carroll

Last Updated Mar 29, 2021

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At the core of VPN connectivity, there are several protocols and algorithms to choose. In this course, VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security, you will learn these protocols and algorithms so that you can select the appropriate level of confidentiality, integrity, and origin authentication. First, you will discover the critical threats to data in transit, including masquerading attacks, spoofing attacks, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Second, you will learn about the benefits of a VPN, VPN components, and VPN options. Next, you will explore confidentiality, integrity, and origin authentication. Finally, you will cover PKI concepts involved in a VPN, as well as some general guidelines for deploying a VPN. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain the fundamental features and protocols involved in a VPN.

VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security
Intermediate
1h 52m
(11)
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Brandon Carroll - Pluralsight course - VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security
Brandon Carroll
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Brandon is a CCIE (Security, #23837), Cisco Press author, and has over 13 years experience as a Cisco Instructor.

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