CCIE Security

Members of this group should be studying for the CCIE Security Lab. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people who are willing to work together to pass one of the industries most difficult certifications.
Please follow the following rules for this group:
1. Do not break Cisco's NDA agreement
2. Technical topics only! No discussions of commercial products
3. No sharing of pirated materials
4. All posts should be of technical in nature

CCIE Security study partner require!

Hello Friends,

I am planning to prepare for CCIE Security both written and lab, so if anybody interested can join together for study and discuss.

I need some study materials, and give me tips for how to prepare the labs using dynamips and Gns3.

If anyone have dynamips file please share...

you can contact me on email: haroonrasheed125@gmail.com

CCIE Security study partner require!

Hello Friends,

I am planning to prepare for CCIE Security both written and lab, so if anybody interested can join together for study and discuss.

I need some study materials, and give me tips for how to prepare the labs using dynamips and Gns3.

If anyone have dynamips file please share...

you can contact me on email: haroonrasheed125@gmail.com

Multi Context sharing same interface actvie active failover lan

So I have a question..
if you have multiple context 2 and both have the same outside but different inside interfaces and how to you specify the outside fail over ip?? and which context would you put the standby ip in ?
leaving out all the garbage!
Example
context 1
interface gig0/0 outside 10.10.2.2/24
interface gig0/1 inside 10.10.3.2/24 standby 10.10.3.3
standby group1
context 2
interface gig0/0 outside 10.10.2.3/24
interface gig0/2 inside 10.10.4.2/24 standby 10.10.4.3
standby group2

asa1
auto-mac
primary
failover interface gig0/3
standby group 1 active
asa2  ...  read more »

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First Blog Post

Hello Everyone and I am looking forward to your posts. My name is John Zarlino and I was "on line" before Al Gore invented it. New student and looking forward to moving AI (artificial intelligence) forward. I do know that a RDF pack has not changed and either your content is "on" being read or "off" not being read.

http://about.me/MarketPlace2
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Studying Incorrectly for CCIE Lab?

Everyone knows the CCIE Lab is one of the most difficult exams. And it doesn't exactly help that the study methods used aren't the most efficient. Unfortunately, there is a lot of wasting time when it comes to studying for labs. NetBrain has a great solution to improve your learning ability.  ...  read more »

I am looking for CCIE secuity

Hi All ,

I am going to start theory and with that i am planning to do lots of practise any key topice in which i need to work hard .

Thanks

Amit Singh

Help CCIE.net and GroupStudy with VMWare

Anyone out there know VMWare and is willing to spend a few minutes helping out GroupStudy and CCIE.net? If so, please send me a message at pborghese at gmail.com. Thanks for your help!

Paul Borghese

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ASA Basic Configuration

This article gets back to the basics regarding Cisco ASA firewalls. I’m offering you here a basic configuration tutorial for the Cisco ASA 5510 security appliance. This device is the second model in the ASA series (ASA 5505, 5510, 5520 etc) and is fairly popular since is intended for small to medium enterprises. Like the smallest ASA 5505 model, the 5510 comes with two license options: The Base license and the Security Plus license.  ...  read more »

The Cisco IOS Emulator Petition

Member of Network engineering community, Greg Ferro (from Etherealmind and Packet Pushers Podcast) is running a petition to Cisco to provide networking community with support for software emulation for educational purposes.

Please, take a moment to sign it by going to the link listed below.

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/message/127152

Large-Scale Network Discovery

Network discovery is unsolved challenges for large network. Accuracy is number one issue: for a network of 5000 devices, 95% accuracy means 250 devices are not counted; second issue is speed: it was told that some “enterprise discovery solution” took a few weeks to finish discovering one large network.

NetBrain discovery engine is designed for very large network. The two key differentiators are 1)High accuracy -made possible by model-driven discovery engine and 2) High speed -enabled by a complex neighbor-walking mechanism  ...  read more »

One-Click Network Assessment

Network consultants assess customers’ network for new application readiness or security vulnerabilities many times a year. Besides some scripting tools or a few one-feature software, they largely rely on customers to feed them domain knowledge via network diagrams and configuration files. They spent over 50% time collecting data and writing documents.

As most of the network professionals know, there’re many“network inventory assessment tools” such as those from 1)Cisco CNC(free) 2)Dorado Redcell 3)NetCodia NetMRI 4)Netformx Enterprise Discovery 5)Pari 6)GFI tool.  ...  read more »

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Hello World

Hello world..i just my first post in new blog.

im network engineer from jakarta,indonesia.

i have recently ccna,jncis-er and jncis-m/t or sp right now.

in earlier of 2011 year..i wanna studying ccnp module to get certified on it:route,switch and tshoot

my motivaton to ccnp is to increase my career to get better pay my salary.

although that,i dont know if i can reach ccie and jncie(its my dream), just doing my best and keep moving on my right path, and dont be lose.  ...  read more »

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Hello World

Hello world..i just my first post in new blog.

im network engineer from jakarta,indonesia.

i have recently ccna,jncis-er and jncis-m/t or sp right now.

in earlier of 2011 year..i wanna studying ccnp module to get certified on it:route,switch and tshoot

my motivaton to ccnp is to increase my career to get better pay my salary.

although that,i dont know if i can reach ccie and jncie(its my dream), just doing my best and keep moving on my right path, and dont be lose.  ...  read more »

need the help in security job

i hv ccna mcse 1 year exp. in network.. nw i doing ccna sec. & ccnp sec...i m in mumbai ....if u hv a security job anywhere tell me on the behalf ccnp-sec...

Does any one explain step by step about CEF and troubleshooting??

I need a help to know about CEF in the router???
how we trouble shooting ????
While we see sh ip cef why we are seeing /32 mask even we router /24 mask in the interface???

how we clear the throttless with out using clear counters????

What is the difference between HP Opsware and NetBrain Configure Management Solution?

Both HP Opsware and NetBrain have strong features at configure management. Howerver, the two tools are different, let us take a quick view here.

Firstly, we know that Opsware is a configuration management solution from HP. The key components of Opsware include NAS for network and SAS for server.  ...  read more »

What is the difference between Opnet NetMapper and NetBrain SmartMap?

Both Opnet Netmapper and NetBrain SmartMap features are designed for network engineers and can improve productivities in network diagramming work. Some engineers feel confused, because they don’t know exactually that what the difference between them is. In fact, the two tools are totally different; let me try to introduce the difference in this article.  ...  read more »

Automate Your Network Assessments with NetBrain Architect Edition

Though many tools are desgin for network assessment, NetBrain’s Architect Edition is the only solution available that provides end-to-end automation of either Readiness or Vulnerability assessments.

NetBrain’s Architect Edition is powerful at all phases of the assessment process; from network discovery to generating a full network assessment documentation package. Why? Because NetBrain Architect Edition automation eliminates all manual tasks associated with traditional network assessment.  ...  read more »

Network Assessment Automation

The work of network automation needs to be automated and one of the most important reasons is that most organizations can't afford to have project failures or network outages as a result of inadequate knowledge about network configuration or performance.

Asssume you are a consultant, you will meet the basic requirements as following:
end-to-end automation, all collected data is in a single repository, not in different applications, full port-to-port connectivity and routing information, data must be accurate and complete, etc.  ...  read more »

Network Vulnerability Assessment

We all know that vulnerability assessment is one important part of network assessment. In this article, we will discuss network vulnerability assessment and introduce an automated network assessment tool which will improve your productivity significantly for you.

A network vulnerability assessment provides a number of important data points about your network infrastructure and its ability to withstand or prevent external attacks and protect sensitive data.

Some of the elements that a vulnerability assessment will cover include:
• Discovery of L2/L3 topology and routing  ...  read more »

Network Readiness Assessment

At a high level, network assessments fall into two major categories; Readiness Assessment and Vulnerability Assessment. The needs of the IT organization will dictate the type of assessment that is required. In this article, we will discuss what network readiness assessment is and what tool can help to do network readiness assessment.

A readiness assessment will establish a working baseline and reveal if there are any performance or misconfiguration issues in the network.  ...  read more »

The Network Assessment Process and Common Challenges

Currently, network assessments are conducted as a multi-phased manual process, starting with the collection of information including; device inventory, connectivity, routing, applications, performance data and configuration information for the target network.  ...  read more »

Why is Network Assessment Important?

Network assessments can be a minefield for many enterprise IT departments. If an assessment is conducted using internal resources, there is a high risk that an unbiased view of any issues uncovered will not be provided. When an external consultant provides an assessment, the issues of cost, time and access nearly always arise.  ...  read more »

Solutions for Network Professionals

It is true that enterprise’s network become more and more complicated and network professionals more and more rely on network tools to support the organizations’ network needs. A tool that can improve network engineer productivity in the short and long term is indispensible and will help the enterprise to find new sources of value within the company.

So, what tools can improve network engineer productivity significantly? Let’s take a look at some network diagram tools.  ...  read more »

CCIE Security Study group

HI Guys,

I want to start CCIE Security prep for written exam but wondering if anyone is interested here for group study.. I am living in California, USA so if someone is in same time zone then we can make our study easy with discussion...

If someone can recommend me good book for CCIE Security book then it would be good too...

Hoping to get response from you guys...

Cheers,

CCIE Security Study group

HI Guys,

I want to start CCIE Security prep for written exam but wondering if anyone is interested here for group study.. I am living in California, USA so if someone is in same time zone then we can make our study easy with discussion...

If someone can recommend me good book for CCIE Security book then it would be good too...

Hoping to get response from you guys...

Cheers,

Recommend a network diagram tool-the 3rd generation network diagram tool

A network diagram is important for every network projects.A right network diagram tool will save both time and money.

There are many tools designed for network diagrams. The 1st generation network diagram tools focus on static network diagramS and include Microsoft Visio, Edraw,etc. The 2nd generation network diagram tools focus on static network diagrams with auto-discovery and include opnetnetmapper, codima,etc. The 3rd generation network diagram tool is provided by NetBrain and focus on dynamic network diagram.  ...  read more »

Visual Network Troubleshooting

When network problems arise, network engineers experience huge pressure. A visual network troubleshooting solution will help to overcome the challenge.

As an automated solution, NetBrain Workstation enables engineers to get the necessary data quickly and visualize the network states around the problem area.

The typical steps of using NetBrain to troubleshoot network issues:
Step1: diagram the network topology around the problem area. Then you can zoom in or zoom out to view the data of different levels.  ...  read more »

Introduce a lab network for those who are woking on CCIE Certificate

It is ture that practice is very important for CCIE Certificate study. Howerver, the lack of a right tool and the absense of a approachable lab network become some trouble for the guys who need practice.

Today I recommend a tool and a suitable lab netwok for the guys who need it.

NetBrain Operator is a pretty cool tool and has integrated a lot of powerful network features, such as network diagram, network troubleshooting, network design, etc.  ...  read more »

We hope to see you at Cisco Live where we’ll be showcasing the latest innovations from NetBrain

Wall Street might need the government to bail them out, but on Main Street its technology that lifts us up. Ready for the excitement at this year’s Cisco Live! Networkers?

We are. We hope to see you at Booth #849, where we’ll be showcasing the latest innovations from NetBrain:

Automation of Network Documentation(http://www.netbraintech.com/network-diagram/) – from Visio diagrams to full design documents
Visual Network Troubleshooting(http://www.netbraintech.com/network-troubleshooting/) – see how fast you can troubleshoot a slow application  ...  read more »

Security in CCIE

Hi All,

I`ve got the total experience in network around 8years, till date completed CCNA & CCNP. Now the target is to complete security, please help me to know how to gather info/materials require to get CCIE certified.

Regards,
Jagannath.

Visual Learning Platform for CCIE- Recommend NetBrain Personal Edition for You

Hi, I recommend a free visual learning platform for you if you are trying your best to pass the CCIE exam.

This tool is called NetBrain Personal Edition, you can get it from here:
http://www.netbraintech.com/netbrain-product/personal_edition/

One power of this tool is located at configuration to map. You can drag and drop you configuation file to this software, then it can diagram the network diagram for you in seconds.

If you need more functions, for example, monitoring a nework or help for your netowrk design, you can upgrade the tool to Architect Editon or Operation Edition.  ...  read more »

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Starting My CCIE security studies...

From this moment i am starting CCIE Security preparation. I know it is difficult to achieve. It is more difficult for me because i don't have any real equipment to study. I think i can study most of the technologies using emulated devices and i successfully emulated IPS, Router, ASA . The only missing piece is Switch. i think i can do the practicals on that from somewhere else. I think this community also help me to achieve my goal.

Dynamic Network Mapping Solutions Overview

In order to understand and track changes to network topology and design, enterprise network management teams will create maps and diagrams of the network. Network mapping is usually a manual process that requires time and resources to initially create and then maintain the maps.  ...  read more »

I have a big troubot about Network addmission control

Hello everone.

Recently I have a troubole, My School deploy Nac in my school's network

My knowledge of network was very pool..my NOTEBOOk is installed by windows 7

but my school's network NAC agent version is 4.6

i know install version 4.7 in my computer can resolve my problem.

But I can't get this program(neither in cisco web nor in google).

Please who have this program...Email me ...thank you..!

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CCIE Security LAB - guys join in - *** Enrollments Open ****

Yes . i am a professionally old :p network engineer with 7 years of hands-on experience on cisco equipments with certs in ccdp ccsp and ccnp with some cqs specializations. Now planning to go for ccie sec lab, since i pass ccie sec written a few weeks ago. I am working in Oman, and my email is kamran.shakil@mds.com.om

This is my first post in the blog, and I am open to comments and all kinds of relevant inputs to my blog.

There is no NDA or any such policy rules for the blog so feel free to post and reply.

best CCIE lab home setup

I would like to setup a home based CCIE lab for practicing all CCIE tracks. What Cisco Hardware items one should buy. I dont have big budget but reasonably can spend. Your advice is highly appreciated.

regards
Chandra

Preparing for a Sec track

Need study partner and advice from those who already done with new track, about the study, practice strategies and approach, Thanks and Regards Karuna CCIE-V# 24741

wanted a Study Partner for CCIE

I am looking for a study partner for written as well as Lab CCIE. I am based at Virginia USA. please contact me at chandravadrevu@gmail.com or at this site. I am a beginner but got 5 years Telecom/Wireless experience.

regards
Chandra

The journey continues...

I just joined the website today. I like the format and features, really cool.

I passed the CCIE R&S lab about two and a half years ago and I'm thinking of pursuing the CCIE security lab now. I passed the written portion back in June, but I haven't had much motivation to keep going. I have already purchased my study materials some time ago.

I hope to hear how other CCIE security candidates are doing. Maybe some great success stories will motivate me. :)

CCIE R&S and its Commoditization

The more hiring managers I meet, the more I hear that CCIE Routing and Switching has become a comodity. Although the job boards and LinkedIn make it look like it, the truth is that your cert should match your work experience. If it does, then it doesn’t matter to you because you’ve utilized your cert effectively.  ...  read more »

Betting on the right Pony

I met with a candidate this week who took me through his last ten years of writing certifications that yielded very little good jobs for him. He admitted to making some poor choices when choosing which technology tracks to follow. Now, he believes, he is finally on the right track with writing his CCIE.

Getting into IT can get you a great job with a great salary. People in this industry generally average more money than people in other industries. Choosing a technology too stick with can also help you to focus- something most people can’t do.  ...  read more »

The VAR Vs. The Corporate Network

Once you’ve gained a sufficient amount of experience in the work world as a CCIE or a CCNA, you find more choices come upon you. One of those choices is the opportunity to choose between working for the VAR (Value Added Reseller) or working for the larger corporate network.

You’ll find hard core advocates on both sides. The VAR gives you exposure to more people, companies and different networks. Whereas doing a deep dive into a corporate network for an extended period of time gives you the experience of an extended amount of time in one place.  ...  read more »

Joined CCNA with www.rstforum.com

Finaly I joined above institute and started CCNA study. I will not be giving CCNA Exam. Might go for CCNP exam and then will try for CCIE. Lets see how it works for me. Things might change as i progress through the path.
regards
Nitin

DREAM CCIE

Hi friends I am Nitin, MBA-IT from Mumbai, After completing MBA did not find better deal as yet, now focusing on CCIE, I do have networking experience. Now decided to choose networking as my career. by the way I am running 37 now. I have contacted ACIT one of the well know institute in Mumbai for the course , course fees is 65000/- INR. If done on fast track i can complete the course wihtin four months along with CCNA and CCNP. once i can manage with the funds i will start the course. any idea about the ACIT Institute?

i need help

i'm actually in Africa and i'm preparing my CCIE R&S lab and i need someone to prepare it togheter. The problem is that i want to prepare it in US because i want to take two other CCIE track( Voice and security) before coming back in Africa. I need someone to help for 3 months .
thank. My email is jm.ngok@yahoo.fr

Urgent Need CCIE Network Consultant

Introducing My self Chaitanya with BOB Tech Solutions.

Please go through below Requriment for estemmed client. let us know your interest.

Interested consultants send resume to acvarma@bob-technologies.com.

Title : Network Consultant Engineer
Experience : Min 3 Yrs after CCIE

Location : Algeria or Tunisia

Description:

1- CCIE - Service Provider (Minimum 3 Years experience after CCIE)

2- French Speaking is a must

3- Assignment for one year

4- Work Assignment country Algeria or Tunisia  ...  read more »

ssh error

i m having a problem in ssh. i configurd ssh on ASA 5505 .when i ssh ASA from my router i m getting error

"no user specified nor ssh client available "

following command i used for configuration of ssh in ASA

aaa authentication ssh console LOCAL
passwd password
crypto key generate rsa modulus 512
ssh myrouterip outside
ssh mypublicip outside
ssh version 2
ssh timeout minutes
.why i m having this problem can any 1 help me in this regard .
thanks in advance

happy new year everyone

my best wishes for this new year and i hope that everybody who prepare CCIE will obtain it by the Blessings of GOD .

Happy New Year 2009

CCSP: SNAF EXAM Exam training

Hi Team,

I'm preparing a CCSP. and right now i'm in SNAF exam. Could you provide me with Guide line:
- Books
- links
- document
-...
or any think that can help me to well prepare it, and to take it ASAP.

Thank you so much
Reda