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Cisco ASA Specialist

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Cisco ASA Specialist

Cisco security certifications focus on the growing need for knowledgeable network professionals who can implement complete security solutions. The ASA Specialist certification identifies individuals who possess in-depth expertise with implementing security technologies using the Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) technologies, especially firewall and VPN functionality. Other topics include ACL, AAA, advanced protocol handling, remote access VPN, secure socket layer VPN, site-to-site VPNs, failover, and security appliance management. Cisco ASA Specialists possess the ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the ASA products and the Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM).

 
Cisco ASA Specialist Prerequisites
CCNA Security
 
Cisco ASA Specialist Exams and Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-524 SNAF Securing Networks with ASA Foundation
642-515 SNAA Securing Networks with ASA Advanced
 
Cisco ASA Specialist Recertification

Cisco Specialist certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.