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About CCNA Security The Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) is an associate- or foundation-level Cisco certification. Credential holders possess skills necessary to protect network security, including developing a security infrastructure, recognizing and mitigating security threats, and ensuring availability of network data and devices. The CCNA Security credential is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) as meeting the CNSS 4011 training standard. Certification Update Announcement On February 28, 2012, Cisco announced a major update to the Cisco CCNA Security certification. The goal is to deliver job-ready training designed to provide the most up-to-date information on new security products and best practices to meet evolving threats and compliance requirements. New topics that are included in the updated training include Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance version 8.3 and 8.4 software, Cisco AnyConnect(TM) 3.0 and traditional IPsec clients, EtherChannel and the latest firewall features. The CCNA Security certification courses and exams have been updated to include 640-554 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS). • Prerequisite Certification: Valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or any Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification • Recommended Years of Experience/Knowledge: 2 years
Test Track Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 640-553 Last day to test September 30, 2012 • Exam cost: $250 USD (or worldwide equivalent) • Exam objectives from cisco.com • Exam Profile from Pearson IT Certification Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) 640-554 New! Written exam starts testing October 1, 2012 • Exam overview from cisco.com • Update video from the Cisco Learning Network
CCNA Security 640-554—Exam Starts Testing 10/01/2012 CCNA Security 640-554 Quick Reference—eBook available for pre-order now (pub May 2012) CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide—Rough Cut available now; print: June 2012 CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test—eBook: June 2012 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS 640-554) Foundation Learning Guide—Rough Cut available now; print: August 2012
