This course focuses on Wide Area Networking (WAN) technologies used to interconnect and secure networks in small and medium sized businesses. WAN technologies covered include: Network Address Translation (NAT), Frame Relay, Point-to-Point Protocol, and network management tools. Security topics include implementing virtual private networks (VPNs), developing access control lists (ACLs), securing routers, and security mitigation techniques. The learning outcomes of this course map to components of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.