Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies

Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies

This Cisco certification exam validates the skills and knowledge required to implement and operate Cisco security solutions, with a focus on core security technologies.

Focus

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies certification focuses on Security implementation, management and operation

Exam Duration

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies exam duration is 120 minutes

Num of Question

The exam contains a total of 53-65 questions

Exam Fee

The exam fee is $400 US dollars (vouchers and other payment methods may be available as customers in USA would need to verify) .

Exam Validity

The CCRN-Pediatric certification is valid for 3 years.

Prior Certification

• Cisco Security Core Technologies certifications incl., Cisco CCNP Security, Cisco CCIE Security certifications, or any other relevant security certifications

Exam Format

The Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies exam is a Web-based proctored exam, delivered by Pearson Vue

Passing Conditions

To pass Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies exam, applicants must achieve a minimum score of Pass 810 or greater within 60 minutes, Pass 815 or greater within 90 minutes, Pass 820 or greater within 120 minutes, or Pass 825 or greater within 150 minutes

Who Should Take

The target audience for this exam includes security professionals and engineers seeking to validate the skills and knowledge required to implement and operate Cisco security solutions.

• Security engineer
• Security consultant
• Security administrator

Prerequisites

1-2 years of work experience in security implementation, management and operation

Or can substitute with certifications:

• Cisco CCNP Security & CCIE Security certifications
• Other relevant security certifications and relevant technical experience

Certification Process

• Step 1: Create Cisco Learning Network account
• Step 2: Purchase voucher or register for the exam
• Step 3: Take the exam
• Step 4: Schedule and complete certification maintenance

Domains with Weights

• Segmentation and Micro-Segmentation (16%): Describe and implement segmentation and micro-segmentation (e.g., ACLs, SDNs, NAC),
• Network Security Architecture (19%): Describe, evaluate, and recommend security architectures spanning infrastructure, applications, and users (e.g., segmentation, zero trust, SSE and SASE)
• Threat Defense (17%): Implement threat defense and mitigation (e.g., firewalls, VPNs, IPS, NGFWs, UTMs, and more)
• Data Center and Cloud Security (10%): Describe, evaluate, and recommend security for Data Centers and Cloud Infrastructures (e.g. GCP, AWS, Azure)
• Device and Server Security (13%): Describe, evaluate, and recommend device and server security (e.g., endpoints, IoT, servers, and more)
• Core Security Functionality (21%): Implement core security functionality, security services and controls (e.g TLS, DHCP, DNS, and others)
• Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Application Hosting and Virtualization (4%): Recommend and implement Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Application Hosting and Virtualization