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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.

Brandon Carroll - Pluralsight course - VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security
by Brandon Carroll

What you'll learn

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.

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About the author

Brandon Carroll - Pluralsight course - VPN Fundamentals for CCNP® Security
Brandon Carroll

Brandon is a CCIE (Security, #23837), Cisco Press author, and has over 13 years experience as a Cisco Instructor.

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