Reflective Report: Networking Fundamentals

Reflective Report: Networking Fundamentals

Table of Content
1.0 Introduction 2
2.0 Technical Skill Development 2
3.0 Professional Skill Development 4
4.0 Conclusion 6
References 7
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1.0 Introduction
The report will provide a reflective analysis of three events attended on CCNA Security (i),
Cyber Security Incident Response Fundamentals (ii) and #DisruptorsInTech in Data Analytics
(iii) as a networking graduate- to- be. How each event helped in extending knowledge, how prior
knowledge was implemented and the course of professional skill developed will be reflected
upon.
2.0 Technical Skill Development
The fundamental technical skills developed by attending each of the events are described below:
i) CCNA Security: Prior to attending the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) in
Security, I had a prior knowledge of basic network and information security principles. Through
the lectures provided through the course, I developed an understanding of AAA and its design
considerations. Such unities grasped over the course period helped me greatly while attending
the event on CCNA Security. Firstly, the demonstration of prior knowledge of common security
threats within a network helped greatly in understanding how to secure the control, management
and data planes of Cisco devices such as the routers.
The most fundamentally important new skills developed included applications of the knowledge
on basics of AAA, thereby learning about Command Line Interface, Cisco Configuration
Professional and how authenticity differs between TACAS and RADIUS. Furthermore, an
understanding on Access Control Lists (ACLs) within threat mitigation environments in network
were discussed. Other new skill is developed that I’d like to further explore include the
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