Category: CCNP Security Introduction

CCNP Security (VPN) Written Exam v2.0 Now Available

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CCNP Security (VPN) Written Exam v1.0 642-647 (Last day to test May 28, 2012),  Written Exam v2.0 642-648 Now Available. Candidates that have scheduled the written exam on June 1, 2012 or later should prepare using the 642-648 VPN Exam Topics v2.0.

642-648 VPN Exam Topics v2.0

Exam Description

Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions (VPN v2.0) exam is associated with the CCNP Security and Cisco VPN Specialist certifications. This exam tests a candidate’s knowledge and skills needed to deploy Cisco ASA-based VPN solutions. Successful graduates will be able to reduce risk to the IT infrastructure and applications using Cisco ASA VPN features, and provide detailed operations support for the Cisco ASA. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions course.

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CCNA Security and CCNP Security Updated

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CCNA Security and CCNP Security Certifications Include the Latest Cisco Security Products

Cisco announced today that it has updated the Cisco CCNA Security and Cisco CCNP Security Exams and Courses, which provide “job ready” practical skills and knowledge to address the latest advances in network security.

Staying ahead of potential security threats in the network is critical to prevent data loss and ensure IT compliance. A well-trained network security staff can lower network security implementation costs and time, both of which increase the network return on investment. Cisco Security certification programs provide training for implementing network security by using the latest Cisco security equipment and implementing the current industry-best practices.

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CCNP Security 642-617 FIREWALL v1.0 Overview

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Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL v1.0)

Exam Number:  642-617 Cisco FIREWALL Security Specialist

Associated Certifications:  CCSP Cisco ASA Specialist CCNP Security, Cisco Firewall Security Specialist

Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (60-70 questions)

Available Languages: English

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FAQ About the New CCNP Security Certifications

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Cisco recently announced a new Network Security certification program: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security). This new certification program is for Cisco Network Security Engineers who are responsible for testing, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting the core technologies that make up a Cisco secure network. The new CCNP Security curriculum assesses an engineer’s competency in using network-critical technologies and products, such as Cisco IOS security features in Cisco routers and switches, firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion prevention and detection systems.

Q    What exams do I take for the new CCNP Security certification?
A    Table 1 below lists the new exams that you will need to take.

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CCNP® Security Certification Syllabus

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CCNP Security certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.

CCNP Security Prerequisite

Valid CCNA Security certification, or

Valid CCSP certification, or

Valid CCNA certification plus SND exam pass

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