New CCNA Security 210-260 Exam Objectives

The new CCNA Security+ exam objectives have been released. The new objectives conform to 210-260. The exam objectives are attached herewith in pdf format. Note that the objectives may change from time to time and therefore, please check with the vendor website for current exam objectives.

The old exam objectives have also been given for comparison.

Practice tests are available here:
http://www.simulationexams.com/exam-details/ccna-security.htm

Notable addition is in the areas as described below:

Content and Endpoint Security: Describe mitigation technology for email-based threats, SPAM filtering, anti-malware filtering, DLP, blacklisting, Personal firewall/HIPS, email encryption, TLS/SSL decryption,  Describe mitigation technology for web-based threats, Local and cloud-based web proxies, Blacklisting, URL filtering, malware scanning, URL categorization, web application filtering, Describe mitigation technology for endpoint threats, Anti-virus and anti-malware, Hardware/software encryption of local data.

Also, there are some additions on IPS front as below:
IPS Rules/signatures, Detection/signature engines, Trigger actions/responses (drop, reset, block, alert, monitor/log, shun), Blacklist (static and dynamic)

Otherwise, there are not many differences between the old and new objectives.

Good luck!

CCNA Security 640-554 retiring soon!

As per Cisco website, CCNA Security (640-554 IINS) is retiring soon! (30th Nov. 2015). The new version exam code is 210-260 IINS. Those preparing with the older objectives may need to pass the exam before the specified date. For practice tests, checkout CCNA Security Practice Tests Home for more information. You may download the free demo version here. 

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Security+ Android Version Released!

SimulationExams.com released Android version of Comptia Security+ prep exams. The mock tests are useful for candidates desirous of taking the actual tests or for self evaluation purpose. The free version of tests is limited to 60 questions, where as the full version will have 250+ questions.

About CompTIA Security+ certification:

Comptia Security+ certification is one of the most widely known vendor neutral exam in the area of computer security. The areas covered in the exam include but not limited to computer security basics, viruses, penetration test, computer forensics, etc.

Exam Objectives:

Application, Data and Host Security

Access Control and Identity Management

Threats and Vulnerabilities

Network Security Management

Compliance Management and Operational Security

Cryptography in computer and communication systems

The free version of the mock tests may be downloaded here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anandsoft.ccnasecexamsim

The full (paid) version of the mock tests may be downloaded here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anandsoft.secplusfull
The full version of the software is prices at about USD 10/-

You may visit SimulationExams.com store here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Anand+Software+and+Training

You may read more about the app at product home page here:
http://www.anandsoft.com/android-apps/secplus-android-apps.html

How to Prepare and Pass CompTIA Security+ in the First Attemt?

CompTIA Security+ is one of the most widely known certification in the industry. The certification exam covers several areas including network security and vulnerability testing, server hardening, different types of threats and prevention, computer forensics that elaborates on techniques to be used for detecting and security violations, security policies, etc.

Thorough exam preparation takes at least 3 - 6 months with 3-4 hours of study every day. If you are preparing for the exam full time, it should be possible to clear the exam in about a couple of months. The questions are mostly objective type multiple choice questions with 90 minutes during. You can expect some performance based questions (3 to 5). A performance based question may be of a) drag - drop type, b). type some command on CLI (Command Line Interface or C prompt), c) Hot spot, where you would be required to identify a particular spot in a given picture. More varieties may be introduced by the vendor over the period of time. If you are equipped with answering performance based questions, there wouldn't be any surprises in the exam.

Study material: It is recommended that you go with any authorized study guide for Security+ such as
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: SY0-401
by Emmett Dulaney and Chuck Easttom

CompTIA Security+: Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-401 Study Guide
by Darril Gibson

After preparing for the exam using authorized study material, its time to test your preparedness. The following resources provide prep tests:

Security+ SY0-401 Prep Tests

The above tests cover performance based questions for thorough preparation. Note that the study guides too come with some practice tests, which would be helpful in preparing for the exam.

Avoid going to the brain dump sites, as they are mostly out of date questions with several errors, and its not a recommended practice to prepare for the exam using dumps. It won't help you in long run.

SimulationExams Releases Security+ SY0-401 Practice Tests

Simulationexams.com released Comptia Security+ practice tests with 300+ questions conforming to the latest exam objectives. The question types include multiple choice and performance based questions. As many of you are aware, CompTIA has introduced performance based questions about a year back. These questions present a scenario to the candidate or a picture or a drag n drop model. The candidate is required to perform suitable action based on the question type.

The objectives of the security+ exam are as given below:

• Application, Data and Host Security
• Access Control and Identity Management
• Threats and Vulnerabilities
• Network Security
• Compliance and Operational Security
• Cryptography

The practice tests are available from simulationexams.com. Find out more about Comptia Security+ certification or Download Security+ practice tests.