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Return To Certification Article Archive   Search the Article Archives How To Become A Cisco VPN Specialist By Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933 Theres quite an emphasis on security in todays networks, and thats reflected in Ciscos certification tracks. Cisco offers a CCIE Security track and the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) intermediate-level certification, but there is no real equivalent to the CCNA on the security side. Instead, Cisco offers several different Security Associate certifications. The good news is that youve got a lot of security specializations from which to choose; the bad news is that youve got a lot of choices! In choosing a specialization, take some time to choose a certification that will be of practical use to you in your current position or in your 'dream job'. One of the more popular Security Associate certifications is the Cisco VPN Specialist certification. This two-exam track consists of a Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND, 642-551) exam and a Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN, 642-511) exam. To earn the Cisco VPN Specialist exam, you must hold a valid CCNA certification. What should you expect on these exams? On the SND exam, expect to be grilled on basic security features on both switches and routers, as well as VPN 3000 concentrators, PIXes, and IDS/IPS Sensors. Youll need to be ready to configure and troubleshoot basic AAA configurations, access-lists, syslog, AutoSecure, and much more. You should also be solid with IPSec. IPSec will also be part of your CSVPN exam. As youd expect, youll also be expected to be quite good with the VPN 3000 Concentrator series, including browser configuration, creating users and group, the Windows VPN Software Client, and more. This is a demanding certification that is an excellent addition to your resume and your skill set. For the latest on this and other Cisco certifications, you should regularly visit the Learning & Events section of Ciscos website. As a Cisco certification candidate, its your responsibility to stay current of any additions and changes to Ciscos certification paths - and its good for your career! About the Author: Chris Bryant, CCIE #12933, is the owner of The Bryant Advantage (http://www.thebryantadvantage.com), home of free CCNP and CCNA tutorials! For my FREE 'How To Pass The CCNA' or 'CCNP' ebook, visit the website and download your copies. Pass your CCNP exam with The Bryant Advantage! A Certification Online

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