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Cisco 642-552 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) |
| Exam Number: | 642-552 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer active; legacy certification) |
| Exam Format: | Simulations, Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, Scenario-based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed by Cisco; approx. 70–80% |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Exam Price: | USD 125–300 (varies by region) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55–65 |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco VPN Specialist Cisco IPS Specialist Cisco Firewall Specialist |
| Recommended Training: | Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) v2.0 |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Portal Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | Cisco 642-552 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE centers; retired and no longer available for registration |
| Pre Condition: | CCNA-level networking knowledge or equivalent experience recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/retired.html |
Cisco 642-552 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: IPsec VPNs and Secure Management | 10% | - Secure logging, monitoring, and reporting - Implement site-to-site and remote-access IPsec VPNs - Use SDM/SDM Express for secure configuration |
| Topic 2: Cisco IOS Firewall | 15% | - Configure Zone-Based Policy Firewall - Implement Context-Based Access Control (CBAC) |
| Topic 3: Access Control Lists (ACLs) | 15% | - Apply ACLs to filter traffic and reduce threats - Configure standard and extended ACLs |
| Topic 4: Cisco IOS Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | 10% | - Deploy and configure IOS IPS - Manage signatures and alerts |
| Topic 5: Securing Cisco Routers and Switches | 20% | - Implement secure administrative access - Harden IOS device configurations - Mitigate Layer 2 attacks |
| Topic 6: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) | 15% | - Configure AAA using local and external servers - Implement TACACS+ and RADIUS |
| Topic 7: Security Threats and Mitigation | 15% | - Describe security policies and best practices - Identify common network security threats |
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