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Cisco 642-504 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS) |
| Exam Number: | 642-504 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired exam (historically certification valid for 3 years under Cisco policies) |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA Security) Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) |
| Exam Format: | Simulations (simlets), Troubleshooting scenarios, Multiple answer, Multiple choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-55 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Cisco scaled scoring (typically ~790/1000, varies by exam version) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Networking Academy Security Courses |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Registration Pearson VUE Cisco Exams |
| Sample Questions: | Cisco 642-504 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam via Pearson VUE testing centers (historical delivery method) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCNA-level knowledge (preferably CCNA Security or equivalent networking/security experience) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications.html |
Cisco 642-504 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: VPN Technologies | - IPsec VPN
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| Topic 2: AAA and Identity Services | - Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
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| Topic 3: Firewall and IOS Security Features | - Cisco IOS Firewall
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| Topic 4: Intrusion Detection and Prevention | - Network Monitoring and IDS/IPS
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| Topic 5: Securing Cisco Network Infrastructure | - Layer 2 Security
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| Topic 6: Routing Protocol Security | - Secure Routing Protocols
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