How to pass CCNA security

CCNA Security is an associate level certification offered by the Cisco which validates that the certificate holder has working knowledge to secure any given infrastructure. This CCNA Security Certification covers the skills that the individual can install, troubleshoot and monitor network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality of data. This also validates the skills of CCNA Security individual is capable to manage the job roles like Network Security Support Engineer, Security Administrator, Network Security Specialist etc.

The CCNA Security certification exam is based on evaluating skills of network security professionals which they perform in their day to day tasks. The exam topic covers securing the network using Cisco devices, monitor them. It also includes how this individual identifies vulnerabilities in their implemented system and how they mitigate them.

The exam duration lasts for 90 minutes where the individuals are given approximately sixty to seventy questions. The exam comes up in two major languages, one is English and the other is Japanese.  In order to pass the exam, the individual should start studying the official certification guide provided by the Cisco or their authorized partners.

Getting good hands-on practice what you learn are the main ingredients of passing CCNA security exam in your first try. There are a lot many people failing in this exam multiple times. The only reason behind their failure is that they neglect the rules and set up expectations from them. Remember, the CCNA Security is just the beginning or entry level certification which will eventually lead you to an expert level certification. So, devote yourself to develop such skills which can lead you to expert level certifications.

Here is the list of few handful resources which can be good enough for you to pass CCNA Security exam in your first attempt.

Most important is to come up with a plan of taking CCNA Security exam, once you have planned for it. Go and get enrolled in any institute nearby you and start learning immediately. They will provide you learning material as well as certified trainers which will be very helpful in taking your expertise to next level.

Investing in INE isn't any bad idea because it finally pays off if you pass the exam. They, in fact, provide unlimited access to their content library where the individuals can learn from their resources like videos, workbooks, and practice exams. Other resources like Cisco360 can also be a good investment for those who wish to take further expert-level certifications from Cisco. There are also many another vendor which offer good practice exams, it would be good enough if the individuals should get some of them and try solving them every week. CBT Nuggets and Boson practice exams can also be good resources.

The individual should practice their skills on simulations in order to get familiar with CLI, ASDM. Building up VPNs and securing them etc. The candidates should keep on practicing until they find themselves perfect in their skills.

Making habit of reading course-related books daily, making notes from them so that things can easily be memorized. It would be better if the individual should try taking the exam into two parts rather than attempting the combined one. Taking in two parts will simply allow them with some more time to prepare for each part.

I am sure that following all the above tips will help the individuals to pursue their Cisco certification career to the expert level. So build up your skills with CCNA Security, stick to this plan and you will surely pass it in your first attempt the exam. I am sure this plan will not disappoint you because you have passed your exam already. Congratulations!