The following topics are discussed:

1. Describe the four types of security threats. 
2. Describe common attack methods and techniques used by hackers. 
3. List the general recommendations for mitigating common attack methods and techniques. 
4. Identify the components of a complete security policy. 
5. Identify the security issues implicit in common management protocols. 
6. Discuss the SAFE design philosophy and how it impacts the decision making process. 
7. List the devices that are part of Cisco's security portfolio. 
8. Understand the basic guidelines to use for product selection. 
9. Identify the functions of the key modules and key devices in a small network. 
10.Identify the specific threats to the small network. 
11. Describe the mitigation roles of Cisco's devices in a small network. 
12. Implement specific configurations to apply the mitigation roles in a small network. 
13. Recommend alternative devices that can fulfill the same mitigation roles in a small network. 
14. Recommend alternative devices that can fulfill the same mitigation roles in a medium network.