Cisco 642-502 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) |
| Exam Number: | 642-502 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-65 (varies by exam version) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (legacy Cisco certification exam; no longer offered) |
| Passing Score: | N/A (historically Cisco scaled score, typically ~790/1000, may vary by exam version) |
| Related Certifications: | CCNA Security (prerequisite knowledge recommended) CCNP Security (legacy) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Simulation-based questions (lab scenarios), Multiple answer |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region (historically ~USD 200-300; currently retired) |
| Recommended Training: | CCNP Security Learning Resources Cisco Learning Network (Security Training Resources) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Cisco 642-502 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (historically) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Cisco CCNA-level networking knowledge; familiarity with routing and switching fundamentals. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html |
Cisco 642-502 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| VPN and Secure Connectivity | - Remote access security
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| Secure Routing and Traffic Control | - Routing protocol security
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| Threat Defense and Monitoring | - Basic intrusion detection concepts
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| Secure Access and Authentication | - AAA (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting)
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| Device Hardening and Secure Network Infrastructure | - Router and switch security features
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