Cisco 642-532 IPS Certification Exam

Securing Networks Using Intrusion Prevention Systems Exam 642-532... Continue Below To CCSP Exam Information and Cisco Articles. The real Cisco CCSP 642-532 IPS Exam has a duration of 90 minutes and 60 -70 questions to complete.

The 642-532 Securing Networks Using Intrusion Prevention Systems exam is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco IPS Specialist certifications. Candidates can prepare for the 642-532 exam by taking the IPS v5.0 course. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the Cisco IPS appliance products. Please note that the IPS 642-532 exam topics and objectives may change without notice, since technologies are always changing.

CCSP 642-532 Exam Objectives:

Describe how Cisco IDS/IPS sensors are used to mitigate network security threats

• Select the best sensor platform to protect a given network
• Describe the features of the IDSM-2
• Describe the features of the NM-CIDS
• List sensor requirements for inline operations
• List platforms on which the 50 image will run
• Explain the difference between inline and promiscuous mode sensor operations
• Select the most effective location for the sensor and other defense-in-depth components
• Explain how Cisco IDS/IPS protects network devices from attacks (Describe signatures, alerts, and actions)
• Explain the similarities and differences among the various intrusion detection technologies
• Explain the evasive techniques used by hackers and how Cisco IDS defeats those techniques
• Explain the differences between HIPS and Network IPS
• Describe the network sensors that are currently available and their features
• Describe the considerations necessary for selection, placement, and deployment of a network intrusion prevention system
• Explain the features, benefits, and system requirements of the IDM
• Describe traffic that is not inspected by the NM-CIDS
• Define intrusion detection
• Define intrusion prevention
• Explain the Cisco IDS/IPS signature features

Install Cisco IDS/IPS sensors and configure essential system parameters

• Install a sensor appliance in the network
• Use the IDM to configure SSH and TLS communications
• Use the CLI to install the sensor's software image
• Select the appropriate image file for a sensor
• Select a router to host the NM-CIDS
• Configure communications between the router and the NM-CIDS
• Describe the functions of the various IDSM-2 ports
• Describe the tasks for configuring the NM-CIDS
• Describe the interfaces and components of the NM-CIDS
• Explain how the NM-CIDS works
• Explain how the IDSM-2 obtains access to network traffic
• Explain the importance of accurate time on the NM-CIDS and how the NM-CIDS should obtain the accurate time
• Explain the importance of accurate time on the IDSM-2 and how the IDSM-2 should obtain the accurate time
• Install the IDSM-2 in a switch
• Install the NM-CIDS in a router
• Select a switch to host the IDSM-2
• Use the CLI to initialize the sensor
• Describe user accounts and how they provide sensor security
• Use the IDM to configure and manage user accounts
• Use the IDM to verify secure management access to the sensor
• Obtain management access to the sensor appliance
• Obtain management access to the NM-CIDS
• Obtain management access to the IDSM-2
• Describe allowed hosts
• Use the IDM to configure allowed hosts
• Describe sensor interfaces and interface pairs
• Use the IDM to configure the sensor's interfaces (enable, create pairs, assign to virtual sensor)
• Describe software bypass mode
• Use the IDM to configure software bypass mode
• Use the IDM to configure the sensor's network settings (IP address, netmask, default gateway, etc)
• Describe sensor communications with external management and monitoring systems
• Launch, navigate, and use the IDM to manage and monitor the sensor
• Use the IDM to set the sensor's time
• Define traffic flow notification
• Use the IDM to configure traffic flow notification
• Describe the various CLI modes
• Navigate the sensor CLI
• List the tasks for installing and configuring the IDSM-2