Role and function of network components (routers, switches, firewalls, controllers, endpoints, servers).Topologies (star, mesh, hybrid, spine-leaf).IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting.MAC addressing, ARP, and encapsulation.Static and dynamic routing concepts.Wireless fundamentals (SSID, WPA2/WPA3, access points, wireless LANcontrollers).Basics of virtualization and network topologies in cloud.

Switching concepts (collision domains, broadcast domains).VLANs and trunking (802.1Q).Inter-VLAN routing.Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and RSTP concepts.EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP).Wireless architecture (WLC, AP modes).WLAN configuration and security (PSK, enterprise authentication).

IPv4/IPv6 routing principles.Static routing configuration and troubleshooting.OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 basics (single-area).First-hop redundancy protocols (HSRP concepts).Packet forwarding (RIB vs. FIB, CEF).

NAT (static, dynamic, PAT).DHCP (client/server, relay).DNS basics.SNMP (v2c/v3 concepts).Syslog (levels, message logging).NTP (synchronization).QoS concepts (marking, shaping, policing).

Exam Code: 200-301Duration: 120 minutesQuestion Types: Multiple-choice, drag & drop, simulation labs

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Q: Security Fundamentals

Security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits).Device hardening (passwords, privilege levels, SSH, banners).Access control (standard/extended ACLs).Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, port security).Wireless security (WPA2, WPA3).

Q: Automation and Programmability

Controller-based vs. traditional networking.REST APIs basics.JSON/YAML data formats.Cisco DNA Center, SDN concepts.Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef basics).Python scripting for network automation (fundamental awareness).

CISCO CERTIFIED Network Associate

A proud initiative under the Nenasala Project, launched by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) and the Ministry of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure.

Course Details

In today’s digitally-connected world, cyber threats are escalating rapidly. The Certificate / Diploma in Cyber Security at Nenasala Campus Peradeniya equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to defend information assets, investigate security incidents and design secure systems. The programme is aimed at those who wish to pursue careers in cybersecurity, network security, IT risk management or related fields — whether you are just starting out in ICT, or already working in IT and want to upskill.

What will this course bring to you?

Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers a wide range of subjects.
Government Affiliation: Operates under the supervision of ICTA
Sri Lanka.
Recorded Lectures: Access recordings of all online sessions.
Beginner-Friendly: No prior knowledge required—courses start
from the basics.
18 Years of Service: Continuous service since 2006.
Government-Recognized Certificates: Receive certificates
accepted by the government upon course completion.
Career Guidance: Support and mentorship for your
career journey.

Modules :

Network Fundamentals

Role and function of network components (routers, switches, firewalls, controllers, endpoints, servers).
Topologies (star, mesh, hybrid, spine-leaf).
IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and subnetting.
MAC addressing, ARP, and encapsulation.
Static and dynamic routing concepts.
Wireless fundamentals (SSID, WPA2/WPA3, access points, wireless LAN
controllers).
Basics of virtualization and network topologies in cloud.

Network Access

Switching concepts (collision domains, broadcast domains).
VLANs and trunking (802.1Q).
Inter-VLAN routing.
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and RSTP concepts.
EtherChannel (LACP/PAgP).
Wireless architecture (WLC, AP modes).
WLAN configuration and security (PSK, enterprise authentication).

IP Connectivity

IPv4/IPv6 routing principles.
Static routing configuration and troubleshooting.
OSPFv2 and OSPFv3 basics (single-area).
First-hop redundancy protocols (HSRP concepts).
Packet forwarding (RIB vs. FIB, CEF).

IP Services

NAT (static, dynamic, PAT).
DHCP (client/server, relay).
DNS basics.
SNMP (v2c/v3 concepts).
Syslog (levels, message logging).
NTP (synchronization).
QoS concepts (marking, shaping, policing).

Security Fundamentals

Security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits).
Device hardening (passwords, privilege levels, SSH, banners).
Access control (standard/extended ACLs).
Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, port security).
Wireless security (WPA2, WPA3).

Automation and Programmability

Controller-based vs. traditional networking.
REST APIs basics.
JSON/YAML data formats.
Cisco DNA Center, SDN concepts.
Configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef basics).
Python scripting for network automation (fundamental awareness).

Exam Format:

Exam Code: 200-301
Duration: 120 minutes
Question Types: Multiple-choice, drag & drop, simulation labs

40,000(LKR)

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