The Cisco Certified Network Associate
Security (CCNA Security) is recognized as an associate or foundation level of
Cisco Certification. CCNA Security Certified professionals have the necessary
skills to protect network security, building a security infrastructure,
detecting security threats and confirming availability of network data and
devices. The blog is an answer to all aspiring network professionals queries
related to CCNA Security Certification.
1.
What is the motive of CCNA Security Certification introduced by
Cisco?
CCNA
Security certification by Cisco is meant to provide networking professionals specialization
in security and offer experienced networking professionals a way to take their
career ahead with advanced skills. Cisco CCNA security certified professionals
are in great demand in the networking industry.
Networking
industry need professionals with skills and knowledge of handling security
devices and applications in a security infrastructure, detect security threats
and recognize vulnerabilities.
2.
What are the employers thought about the need for CCNA Security
certified professionals?
Out of
all networking professions security and risk management can be considered as
one of the most highly challenging and demanding field. As per Cisco report
dedicated security roles will be going to exist in almost 80% of the companies
in future compared to 46% existence today.
3.
What are the expected roles for CCNA Security certified
professionals in networking industry?
CCNA Certified professionals can work as network security specialist,
security support engineer and security administrator. During this certification
candidates will have an overview of security challenges and gain the required
skills to install, troubleshoot and monitor Cisco security solutions for
maintaining a small branch office network. The program mainly features Cisco
routers and switches that are deployed using graphical user interface tools and
common line interfaces. You will be introduced about the security policy and
how it affects the network.
4.
What are steps to clear a CCNA Security exam?
For
clearing CCNA Security exam candidates need to pass Cisco 640-554 IINS. The
Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) exam associated with the CCNA
Security Certification test the candidate knowledge on securing Cisco routers
and switches and their concerned networks. It also develop skills in
installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain
confidentiality, integrity and presence of data and devices and develop
expertise in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure.
Network
bulls is a Cisco authorized CCNA Security Certification training provider
institute. The institute has a 6+ years’ experience of giving Cisco courses training
to the aspirants and has an excellent placement track record, its students are
working in big IT companies.