Cisco 642-521 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) |
| Exam Number: | 642-521 |
| Exam Duration: | 75 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Simulation, Drag-and-drop, Multiple choice, Exhibit-based |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco VPN Specialist CCIE Security |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | USD $125 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-65 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 825 (on 100-900 scale) |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) v3.0 Official Course CCSP Self-Study: Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (historical registration) |
| Sample Questions: | Cisco 642-521 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers; retired as of February 28, 2007 |
| Pre Condition: | Valid CCNA Security or CCNA certification recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/retired.html |
Cisco 642-521 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Access Control & Traffic Management | 20% | - Access Control Lists (ACLs) and object groups - NAT, PAT, and static translation - Protocol filtering and content control |
| High Availability & Advanced Features | 20% | - OSPF routing and 802.1Q trunking - Stateful and LAN-based failover - Attack guards, IDS, and shunning |
| Management & Troubleshooting | 15% | - Backup, restore, and upgrade procedures - Troubleshooting connectivity issues - Logging, monitoring, and SNMP |
| PIX Firewall Overview & Architecture | 15% | - PIX operating system basics - PIX hardware models and software versions - Security levels and interface configuration |
| VPN Configuration & Security | 20% | - Remote access VPN - IPsec site-to-site VPN - NAT-T and encryption settings |
| PIX Device Manager (PDM) | 10% | - GUI configuration and monitoring - PDM installation and setup |
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