CCNA Security Career Certification

The increasing importance of the network in business transformation has increased worldwide demand for skilled IT staff. Security and risk management are among the most highly sought after skills in the networking field, and demand continues to grow. A recently commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco indicated that security roles are expected to increase in 80 percent of the companies studied within five years. The Cisco CCNA Security certification is designed for IT professionals who are responsible for network security. It validates the knowledge required to install, troubleshoot, and monitor Cisco network security devices. In addition, CCNA Security confirms an individuals skills for job roles such as network security specialist, security administrator, and network security support engineer. CCNA Security Benefits:

Helps establish the foundation for a career in the growing field of network security technologies Represents an important step toward the Cisco CCSP certification and other professional-level Cisco certifications Employers that hire people with CCNA Security certifications can feel confident that their staff has the skills needed to develop a security infrastructure, recognize and troubleshoot network vulnerabilities, and detect potential security threats. CCNA concentrations help individuals distinguish themselves in the highly competitive world of IT networking. These employees can help employers reduce business risk, improve productivity, and maximize technology investments.

Dedicated security roles are expected to increase in 80 percent of the companies studied within five years.
Forrester Consulting June 2008

Certification Cisco CCNA Security

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