| -553 Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) | | | | The curriculum gives importance to the use of |
| exam is a 90 minute exam which is has an associated | | | | problem- solving techniques and innovative decision- |
| certification from the Cisco Certified Network | | | | making to help solve its networking problems. They are |
| Associate Security certification. The test asks around | | | | taught how to install and configure Cisco routers and |
| 55-65 questions which can be taken in English, Chinese, | | | | switches in both local and wide area networks. They |
| Japanese and Russian. | | | | also learn how to carry out Level-1 troubleshooting |
| Basically the test is concerned about testing the | | | | service and help enhance network performance and |
| candidate’s knowledge and skills regarding | | | | safety. |
| Cisco routers and switches and also about their | | | | It is suggested that candidates take the Implementing |
| associated networks. After one has finished with the | | | | Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) version 1 training |
| test and has cleared it, one can work as a Network | | | | program. This will enable them to be better trained and |
| Security Specialist, Security Administrator and even as | | | | more efficient with the technical aspects of the |
| a Network Security Support Engineer. | | | | syllabus. There are also some easy to use modules on |
| The 640-553 exam helps one certify one’s skills | | | | specific topics found online. They are of 15-20 minutes |
| for installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of | | | | duration. Apart from that there are online videos |
| network devices to maintain integrity, discretion and | | | | dedicated to covering parts of the syllabus in detail. |
| accessibility of data and devices. It also helps in | | | | The 640-420 Cisco certification enhances one’s |
| developing skills in the various kinds of technologies | | | | credibility in the IT market and equips them with |
| that Cisco uses in its security infrastructure. | | | | specialized knowledge in networking fundamentals. |