This new curriculum includes basic mitigation of security threats, introduction to wireless networking concepts and terminology, and performance-based skills.

It also includes (but is not limited to) the use of these protocols: IP, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Serial Line Interface Protocol Frame Relay, Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2),VLANs, Ethernet, access control lists (ACLs).

The 100-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) is the exam associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician certification and a tangible first step in achieving the CCNA certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) course.

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to successfully install, operate, and troubleshoot a small branch office network.

The 200-101 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) is the exam associated with the CCNA certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) course.

The exam covers topics on extending switched networks with VLANs; VLSM and IPv6 addressing; the VTP, RSTP, OSPF and EIGRP protocols; determining IP routes; configuring, verifying and troubleshooting VLANs; managing IP traffic with access lists; NAT and DHCP; establishing point-to-point connections and establishing Frame Relay connections.