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What is CCNA Security?
CCNA Security stands for the Cisco Certified Network Associate Security which is a certification program that validates associate-level of knowledge and skills which are required to secure the Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification , a network professional can demonstrate the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and. The curriculum of CCNA Security is going to emphasize on the core security technologies, the installation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network devices in order to maintain integrity, availability, and confidentiality of data and devices, and competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.
Prerequisites:
You are needed to have a valid Cisco CCENT, CCNA Routing, and Switching, or any CCIE certification before appearing in the CCNA Security.
CCNA Security Exam and Training:
In order to achieve this Cisco certification, the candidates would have to pass the below-mentioned exam:
210-260 IINS
This exam would test the candidate's knowledge of securing network infrastructure, understanding the core security concepts, managing secure access, firewalls, intrusion prevention, VPN encryption, email and web content security, and endpoint security. This exam is going to validate the skills required \for installation, troubleshooting, and monitoring of a secure network to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.
The best way to prepare for this certification would be to take the Cisco-approved training which is Implementing Cisco Network Security or IINS Training Course:
The course focuses on security technologies and principles, using Cisco security products so as to provide hands-on examples. Using instructor-led discussions and extensive hands-on lab exercises, this course will allow the candidates to help them understand common security concepts, and deploying basic security techniques utilizing a variety of popular security appliances within a network infrastructure real-life.
IS CCNA Security Really Worth It?
Well, the simple answer to this question is quite simple, and it is yes sure it is. But do remember that it is not a silver bullet to gain the best job in networking. You need to really understand the routing and switching and should have some good work experience under your belt to ease up this certification.
Many candidates are concerned about network automation and how it is going to affect the value of a certification like the CCNA. All I can say is to remember that the CCNA is an entry-level certification. All the shops wouldn’t be having any kind of automation so the skills you learn through your CCNA studies will apply.
You can always add an additional section in order to study into Python or Ansible later on which could be helpful to you in the exam. Both of them are used in larger organizations for configuration management as well as implementing changes. But before doing anything, make up your mind and clear the CCNA Certification.
Think about all the employers like Amazon who, by the way, are hiring all the time. A big bonus with them, in addition to a certification, experiences with python (and Linux). The sheer size of their network, coupled with a bit number of devices they have, requires them to have a method to manage all of the routers in their environment. This is managed using python based scripts.
Another thought is for anyone who wants to pursue the thinking about the CCNA, you should also be thinking about obtaining the possibility of the CCNP. If you can pass the CCNA, you would be able to pass the tests which were required for the CCNP. The CCNA is quite a very difficult exam. If you don’t have much experience necessary to gain in networking, I would highly recommend you attempt it by taking the two test route i.e. ICND1 and ICND2, instead of the pursuing the single composite CCNA test. It will be costing the same either way you go and your chances of success are going to increase higher if you split it up into two tests.
So just Step in and gain the certification, and if at any point, if you face any difficulty, just join the SPOTO CCIE Club. They will provide you the best guidance to gain the CCNA Security Certification.
