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Thursday, August 28, 2008

The Specialization Exams of CCNA

                        All New CCNA EXAMS (Specialized)                            
  • Cisco CCNA Voice
  • Cisco CCNA Security
  • Cisco CCNA Wireless

     Note: The Prerequisites of all these exams is CCNA

CCNA Security Certification 


CCNA Security Certification meets the needs of IT professionals who are responsible for network security. It confirms an individual's skills for job roles such as Network Security Specialists, Security Administrators, and Network Security Support Engineers. This certification validates skills including installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices and develops competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.

Students completing the recommended Cisco training will gain an introduction to core security technologies as well as how to develop security policies and mitigate risks. IT organizations that employ CCNA Security-holders will have IT staff that can develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.

1. Exam 640-553 IINS(Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security)
    
   Number of questions: 55-65
 
   Duration: 90 min
 
  Cost: $150

  CCNA Security Prerequisites -> CCNA
 
  Exam Topics
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security 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.
1. Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures
2. Secure Cisco routers
3. Implement AAA on Cisco routers using local router database and external ACS
4. Mitigate threats to Cisco routers and networks using ACLs
5. Implement secure network management and reporting
6. Mitigate common Layer 2 attacks
7. Implement the Cisco IOS firewall feature set using SDM
8. Implement the Cisco IOS IPS feature set using SDM
9. Implement site-to-site VPNs on Cisco Routers using SDM
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CCNA Voice Certification
The Cisco® CCNA Voice certification confirms that you have the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice technologies administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.

The CCNA Voice Certification enables employers to validate that their staff possess a strong foundation in voice applications and infrastructure concepts; and are capable of performing baseline installation, operating, and maintenance tasks on Cisco VoIP solutions, particularly the Smart Business Communications System from 8-250 lines.

1. Exam640-460 IIUC(Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications
    
   Number of questions:60-70
 
   Duration: 90 min
   
   Cost: $150

   CCNA Security Prerequisites -> CCNA
   Exam Description:
The 640-460 IIUC Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications exam is associated with the CCNA Voice certification. This exam confirms basic IP telephony installation, configuration, and maintenance skills by testing a candidate's knowledge of implementing and configuring small- to medium sized IP Telephony solutions using Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and the UC500 Smart Business Communications System solutions.

Exam Topics
1. Describe the components of the Cisco Unified Communications Architecture
2. Describe PSTN components and technologies
3. Describe VoIP components and technologies
4. Describe and configure gateways, voice ports, and dial peers to connect to the PSTN and
    service provider networks
5. Describe and configure a Cisco network to support VoIP
6. Implement UC500 using Cisco Configuration Assistant
7. Implement Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express to support endpoints using CLI
8. Implement voicemail features using Cisco Unity Express
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CCNA Wireless Certification 
CCNA Wireless recognizes the critical importance of professionals supporting wireless LANS including Networking Associates/Administrators, Wireless Support Specialists and WLAN project managers.

The CCNA Wireless Certification validates candidate's skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment. Students completing the recommended Cisco training are provided with information and practice activities to prepare them for, configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting basic tasks of a Cisco WLAN in SMB and Enterprise networks. Employers will be able to validate their staff have the skills needed for basic wireless networking on a Cisco WLAN in SMB and enterprise networks after completing certification.



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