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Cisco IOS Security Specialist

Cisco IOS Security Specialist

The Cisco IOS Security Specialist demonstrates the hands-on knowledge and skills required to secure networks using Cisco IOS Security features such as IOS Network Foundation Protections (NFP), IOS One-Step Lockdown, IOS Classic and Zone-Based Firewalls, IOS IPSec and SSL VPNs and IOS IPS. Having both IOS Command Line Interface (CLI) and Router and Security Device Manager (SDM) configuration skills are required.

Retired January 19, 2009

 
Cisco IOS Security Specialist
CCNA Security
 
Cisco IOS Security Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-503 SNRS Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
 
Cisco IOS Security Specialist Recertification

Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.

 
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