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Cisco CCNP Security
CCNP Security · Status not verified
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- Exam cost
- $700 USD (historical estimate)
- Questions · time · passing score
- Two exams required: one core exam (350-701 SCOR) and one concentration exam. Core exam: 120 minutes, Concentration exam: 90 minutes. Grading is pass/fail. Question types are not publicly specified but typically include multiple choice, drag-and-drop, and simlets.
- Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites for the Cisco CCNP Security certification. However, candidates are often recommended to have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions. This practical experience helps in understanding the complex concepts and real-world scenarios covered in the exams.
- Estimated salary premium
- Not established by comparable evidence
- Renewal requirements
- 3-year cycle · CPE/CEU requirement not verified
- Difficulty
- Not rated
Domains covered
- Implementing and operating core security technologies
- Network security, cloud security, content security
- Endpoint protection and detection
- Secure network access, visibility, and enforcement
- Identifying common threats and vulnerabilities
- Understanding encryption, VPNs, and attack prevention techniques
- Setting up and managing firewalls
- Implementing preventative security measures
- Configuring secure remote access solutions
- Securely managing cloud applications
- Redirecting and capturing web traffic
- Verifying user identities
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