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CCNA Security Certification

The Cisco® Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Security (IINS) certification validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.

Prerequisites

Any valid Cisco CCENT, CCNA Routing and Switching, or any CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

Required Exams

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CCNA Network Simulator, Router Simulator & Switch Simulator

The 200-125 CCNA v3.0 is the composite exam associated with the Cisco CCNA® Routing and Switching certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include all the areas covered under 100-105 ICND1 and 200-105 ICND2 Exams.
NetSim 12 for CCNA includes labs for the 100-105 ICND1 and 200-105 ICND2. NetSim 12 for CCNA also contains all of the NetSim for CCENT labs, which makes it a great value for individuals studying for both the CCENT and CCNA certification exams.
The Boson NetSim 12 Network Simulator for CCNA is the most powerful and versatile Cisco network simulation software available for IT professionals seeking CCNA certification. NetSim's Virtual Packet Technology® sets it apart because it actually simulates the network traffic of a real network in a simulated network that you can design yourself.
Upgrade Policy for the Cisco 2020 Certification Update—Anyone who purchases NetSim 12 for CCNA after June 1, 2019 will qualify for a free upgrade to the next corresponding version of NetSim when it is available. Details.
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Boson NetSim 12 for CCNA Network Simulator Offers

  • Hands-on experience without the hardware
  • A Network Designer that supports 44 routers and 7 switches*
  • Up to 200 devices per network
  • Virtual Packet Technology: software-created packets that are routed and switched through the simulated network
  • The ability to populate the WAN slots with a broad range of Network Modules
  • The functionality of a full rack of equipment on your laptop
  • Automatic lab-grading capability
  • The ability to load and save your network configurations
  • The ability to paste real router configurations into the devices
  • The ability to configure your own Frame Relay switch mappings
  • The benefit of connecting your devices over simulated WANs without expensive ISP gear
  • Support for IPv6 addressing
*3550 switches can be added to a CCENT or CCNA custom topology. However, the commands needed to configure a 3550 switch are only supported in NetSim for CCNP.