Cisco has updated the written exam portion of its popular CCIE Security certification. The written exam topics for the CCIE Security written exam are now available on the Cisco Learning Network. The new CCIE Security written exam is scheduled to be made available in August of 2010.

The CCIE security written exam tests concepts and theoretical knowledge of the IP Fundamentals, IP Routing Protocols, Security Protocols, and Cisco security devices and appliances that are necessary for a Network Engineer to test, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot the network security posture of campus, enterprise, and service provider networks.

CCIE Security Written Exam

1. Tests concepts and theoretical knowledge of the IP Fundamentals, IP Routing Protocols, Security Protocols and Technologies.
2. Lays foundation for CCIE Security lab exam

In addition, the CCIE Security written exam focuses on the core competencies of security risk management procedures, network security awareness, and an understanding of network security, industry standard best practices.

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