The 642-565 SSSE exam tests a candidate's knowledge of Cisco security products and product positioning and where each technology fits in the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy. Topics covered include Cisco Security Appliance (ASA), PIX Firewall, IDS/IPS, VPN, Security Management, CS-MARS and NAC Appliance.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.
Describe the technical functionality of Cisco security products
- Identify and describe the functionality of key features included with the Cisco Secure Connectivity Products.
- Identify and describe the functionality of key features included with the Security Feature Set of Integrated Services Routers and Catalyst Switches.
- Identify and describe the functionality of key features included with the Cisco Threat Defense Products.
- Identify and describe the functionality of key features included with the Cisco Security Management Products.
- Identify and describe the functionality of key features included with the Cisco Trust & Identity Products.
Describe the technical benefits of Cisco security products to meet business requirements
- Describe the benefits of key features included with the Cisco Secure Connectivity Products.
- Describe the benefits of key features included with the Security Feature Set of Integrated Services Routers and Catalyst Switches.
- Describe the benefits of key features included with the Cisco Threat Defense Products.
- Describe the benefits of key features included with the Cisco Security Management Products.
- Describe the benefits of key features included with the Cisco Trust & Identity Products.
Describe an appropriate design methodology for Cisco Security Products
- Describe the design methodology for the Cisco Secure Connectivity Products.
- Describe the design methodology for the Security Feature Set of Integrated Services Routers and Catalyst Switches.
- Describe the design methodology for the Cisco Threat Defense Products.
- Describe the design methodology for the Cisco Security Management Products.
- Describe the design methodology for the Cisco Trust & Identity Products.
Assess customer's technical and business requirements
- Assess customer security needs at different BDM & TDM levels.
- Describe the importance for completing a security posture assessment.
- Analyze results of security posture assessment.
- Identify security products that can mitigate a given threat.
- Identify security solutions that can help an organization meet international security standards and/or regulations.
Develop and present an integrated security solution
- Describe the benefits for a system-level approach for security solutions.
- Prepare a detail design document.
- Establish a systems acceptance plan.
- Describe the security benefits of the Cisco Self Defending Network.
Security Solutions for Systems Engineers (SSSE) is the recommended training for this exam.
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