CCNA Syllabus 2024: Check Topic-wise Latest Syllabus

CCNA Syllabus - Network Fundamentals 

1.1 Explain the role and function of network components

1.1.a Routers

1.1.b Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches

1.1.c Next-generation firewalls and IPs

1.1.d Access points

1.1.e Controllers (Cisco DNA Center and WLC)

1.1.f Endpoints

1.1.g Servers

1.1.h PoE

1.2 Describe characteristics of network topology architectures

1.3 Compare physical interface and cabling types

1.3.a Single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, copper

1.3.b Connections (Ethernet shared media and point-to-point)

1.4 Identify interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, mismatch duplex, and/or speed)

1.5 Compare TCP to UDP

1.6 Configure and verify IPv4 addressing and subnetting

1.7 Describe private IPv4 addressing

1.8 Configure and verify IPv6 addressing and prefix

1.9 Describe IPv6 address types

1.9.a Unicast (global, unique local, & link-local)

1.9.b Anycast

1.9.c Multicast

1.9.d Modified EUI 64

1.10 Verify IP parameters for Client OS (Windows, Mac OS, Linux)

1.11 Describe wireless principles

1.11.a Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels

1.11.b SSID

1.11.c RF

1.11.d Encryption

1.12 Explain virtualization fundamentals (server virtualization, containers, and VRFs)

1.13 Describe switching concepts

1.13.a MAC learning and aging

1.13.b Frame switching

1.13.c Frame flooding

1.13.d MAC address table

CCNA Syllabus - Network Access

2.1 Configure and verify VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches

2.1.a Access ports (data and voice)

2.1.b Default VLAN

2.1.c InterVLAN connectivity

2.2 Configure and verify interswitch connectivity

2.2.a Trunk ports

2.2.b 802.1Q

2.2.c Native VLAN

2.3 Configure and verify Layer 2 discovery protocols (Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP)

2.4 Configure and verify (Layer 2/Layer 3) EtherChannel (LACP)

2.5 Interpret basic operations of Rapid PVST+ Spanning Tree Protocol

2.5.a Root port, root bridge (primary/secondary), and other port names

2.5.b Port states (forwarding/blocking)

2.5.c PortFast

2.5.d Root guard, loop guard, BPDU filter, and BPDU guard

2.6 Describe Cisco Wireless Architectures and AP modes

2.7 Describe physical infrastructure connections of WLAN components (AP, WLC, access/trunk ports, and LAG)

2.8 Describe network device management access (Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, console, TACACS+/RADIUS, and cloud managed)

2.9 Interpret the wireless LAN GUI configuration for client connectivity, such as WLAN creation, security settings, QoS profiles, and advanced settings.

CCNA Syllabus - IP Connectivity

3.1 Interpret the components of the routing table

3.1.a Routing protocol code

3.1.b Prefix

3.1.c Network mask

3.1.d Next hop

3.1.e Administrative distance

3.1.f Metric

3.1.g Gateway of last resort

3.2 Determine how a router makes a forwarding decision by default

3.2.a Longest prefix match

3.2.b Administrative distance

3.2.c Routing protocol metric

3.3 Configure and verify IPv4 and IPv6 static routing

3.3.a Default route

3.3.b Network route

3.3.c Host route

3.3.d Floating static

3.4 Configure and verify single area OSPFv2

3.4.a Neighbor adjacencies

3.4.b Point-to-point

3.4.c Broadcast (DR/BDR selection)

3.4.d Router ID

CCNA Syllabus - IP Services

4.1 Configure and verify inside source NAT using static and pools

4.2 Configure and verify NTP operating in a client and server mode

4.3 Explain the role of DHCP and DNS within the network

4.4 Explain the function of SNMP in network operations

4.5 Describe the use of syslog features, including facilities and levels

4.6 Configure and verify DHCP client and relay

4.7 Explain the forwarding per-hop behavior (PHB) for QoS, such as classification, marking, queuing, congestion, policing, and shaping

4.8 Configure network devices for remote access using SSH

4.9 Describe the capabilities and functions of TFTP/FTP in the network

CCNA Syllabus - Security Fundamentals

5.1 Define key security concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, exploits, and mitigation techniques)

5.2 Describe security program elements (user awareness, training, and physical access control)

5.3 Configure and verify device access control using local passwords

5.4 Describe security password policy elements, such as management, complexity, and password alternatives (multifactor authentication, certificates, and biometrics)

5.5. Describe IPsec remote access and site-to-site VPNs

5.6 Configure and verify access control lists

5.7 Configure and verify Layer 2 security features (DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, and port security)

5.8 Compare authentication, authorization, and accounting concepts

5.9 Describe wireless security protocols (WPA, WPA2, and WPA3)

5.10 Configure and verify WLAN within the GUI using WPA2 PSK

CCNA Syllabus - Automation and Programmability

6.1 Explain how automation impacts network management

6.2 Compare traditional networks with controller-based networking

6.3 Describe controller-based, software-defined architecture (overlay, underlay, and fabric)

6.3.a Separation of control plane and data plane

6.3.b Northbound and Southbound APIs

6.4 Explain AI (generative and predictive) and machine learning in network operations

6.5 Describe characteristics of REST-based APIs (authentication types, CRUD, HTTP verbs, and data encoding)

6.6 Recognize the capabilities of configuration management mechanisms, such as Ansible and Terraform

6.7 Recognize components of JSON-encoded data

Book Name

Author/Publication

Description

CCNA Self-Study: CCNA Preparation Library (Sixth Edition)

CISCO Authorised Book for Foundation Learning

CCNA Self-Study CCNA: Preparation Library (Sixth Edition) is regarded as one of the best books for scoring well in the CCNA exam. Two exam preparation tutorials viz., Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices Part 1 and Cisco Network Devices Part 2.

Cisco Certified Network Associate Study Guide

Todd Lammie, CCSI

A renowned book for CCNA professionals, it consists of full-length questions, essential Cisco network concepts, and full-length practice tests.

CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack (Third Edition)

CISCO Authorised

In this book, you will find over 350 CCNA preparation questions and a question bank consisting of more than 500 questions. You can evaluate your exam preparation and answer questions based on real-life scenarios presented in this book.

CCNA Exam Certification Guide #640-607 (Third Edition)

Wendell Odom

This book contains reviews by CCNA participants and detailed concepts related to internetworking functions, IPX and TCP/IP protocols, settings of catalyst switches, Cisco IOS software functionality, VLANs, STP, etc.

CCNA Practical Studies

Gary Heap and Lynn Maynes

A detailed study of networking lab situations and insights related to lab environments can be found in this book. It also contains 500 pages dedicated to the CCNA Exam syllabus.