Am I Ready for the CCIE Security Certification Exam?
The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security v6 is a highly sought-after certification that validates the skills required to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex security solutions. It’s also an incredibly challenging exam, testing in depth and at length an individual's knowledge of advanced security concepts and technologies. If you’re planning to attempt this exam soon, check out what it takes to get certified.
Getting Ready for the CCIE Security v6 Exam
The CCIE Security v6 exam is comprehensive. Test takers are expected to demonstrate mastery in a wide range of security concepts and technologies within set time limits. And when we say demonstrate, we mean it. Here’s some of what you can expect when you take it.
- Pass the qualifying exam. Before you can take the CCIE Security v6, you must successfully complete the qualifying exam, Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies. The good news is that upon passing this one, you’ll receive a specialist certification.
- Register for the CCIE Security v6 Exam. Cisco has a number of global lab exam testing facilities, as well as mobile facilities that you can BYOD so you can feel more comfortable during your exam.
- Digging into the exam. The exam is time-bound and requires quick thinking and problem-solving skills. Covering advanced security topics that require in-depth knowledge and expertise, you’ll be required to demonstrate practical understanding of security technologies and their application through hands-on, scenario-based labs. Topics the exam covers include:
- Perimeter Security and Intrusion Prevention
- Secure Connectivity and Segmentation
- Infrastructure Security
- Identity Management, Information Exchange, and Access Control
- Advanced Threat Protection and Content Security
Prepping for the CCIE Security v6 Exam
INE currently offers a couple of options for CCIE Security v6 exam preparation that can help you learn in the right environment at the right time for you. Both options are taught by INE instructor and 5x CCIE Rohit Pardasani with deep dives into content and practical labs for learning in a risk-free environment.
- Final Practice Lab for CCIE Security An online, asynchronous course with more than 30 labs and 50 tasks to give you hands-on practice covering technologies like ASA/WSA, VPNs, Stealthwatch, and more.
- Live Virtual Training for CCIE Security v6 Instructor-led training for CCIE Security V6 will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to design, deploy, configure, manage and troubleshoot Cisco network security solutions.
CCIE Security v6 certification is achievable for any network security engineer that has put the time into preparing for the exam. Take the time and invest in your success with INE’s training options.
