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Cisco lanserar CCNA Concentrations

June 24, 2008, TODAY Cisco has introduced three new entry level technology-based CCNA concentrations.

CCNA Concentrations Overview

Designed to build upon Cisco’s most popular career certification CCNA, these highly specialized; associate level concentrations offer individuals a career stepping stone in the converged technologies that make up today’s sophisticated network. In addition, IT professionals wishing to broaden or add specialized skills to their technology expertise while differentiating themselves in the marketplace will find these specializations a valuable addition.

While Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) remains the certification of choice for individuals who want to demonstrate their solid foundation in core routing and switching skills, the new CCNA Wireless, CCNA Voice and CCNA Security certifications build on core CCNA skills and provide a clear path for individuals to prepare for a specialized job role in wireless, security or voice technologies. In addition, these new CCNA concentrations represent the first step for individuals interested in a career in Voice, Security, and Wireless technologies and serve as prerequisites for Cisco professional level certifications including CCVP and CCSP.

CCNA Voice validates skills in validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.
CCNA Security validates a candidate’s skills including troubleshooting and monitoring of Cisco network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data.
CCNA Wireless validates candidate’s skills in the configuration, implementation and support of wireless LANs, specifically those networks using Cisco equipment.

These new CCNA concentrations provide a stepping stone for individuals who want to enhance their skill set and prepare for new roles managing converged networks.

CCNA Security Overview

Cisco® CCNA® Security certification validates the knowledge required to install, troubleshoot, and monitor Cisco security network devices. In addition, CCNA Security confirms an individual’s skills for job roles such as network security specialist, security administrator, and network security support engineer.

CCNA Security Benefits

Takes full advantage of the CCNA certification as the foundation for career in Cisco security technologies
Prepares you for new career opportunities in security networking
Represents an important step toward the Cisco CCSP® and other professional-level Cisco certifications

Students completing the recommended Cisco training will get an introduction to core security technologies and also learn how to develop security policies and mitigate risks. Employers who hire people with CCNA Security certifications can feel confident that their staff has the skills needed to develop a security infrastructure, to recognize vulnerabilities in networks, and to detect potential security threats. In addition, obtaining a CCNA Security certification serves as a major step in obtaining the CCSP certification.

Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) is recommended training for CCNA Security curriculum. You must pass the required IINS exam (640-553) and hold an active CCNA certification in order to achieve your CCNA Security certification.

Program Impact on CCSP

* CCSP Pre-Requisite
** CCNA Security
** CCNA + SND Through June 23, 2009

CCNA Security Impact on Security Specialist Certifications

Advanced Security Field Engineer
Pre-requisite: CCNA Security or CCNA+SND through 6/23/09
EOL
Cisco Information Security Specialist* (4011 training moved to CCNA
Security)
Firewall Specialist*
NEW! Cisco ASA Specialist replaces Firewall Specialist and VPN Specialist
Pre-requisite: CCNA Security
Required exams: SNAF, SNAA
Cisco IOS Security Specialist
Prerequisite changes to CCNA-Security from CCNA
SNRS exam required, SND EOL*
Cisco IPS Security Specialist
Prerequisite changes to CCNA-Security from CCNA
IPS exam required, SND EOL*
Cisco Network Admission Control Specialist
Prerequisite changes to CCNA-Security from CCNA
CANAC exam required, SND EOL*
* Have until 11/17/08 to take SND and get Specialist

CCNA Voice Overview

Cisco® CCNA Voice certification confirms an individual has the required skill set for specialized job roles in voice technologies such as voice administrator, voice engineer, and voice manager. It validates skills in VoIP technologies such as IP PBX, IP telephony, handset, call control, and voicemail solutions. Candidates also get exposure to the Cisco Unified Communications architecture and design covering mobility, presence, and TelePresence applications.

CCNA Voice Benefits

Takes full advantage of the CCNA certification as the foundation for career in Cisco voice technologies
Prepares you for new career opportunities in voice networking
Represents an important step toward Cisco CCVP® and other professional-level Cisco certifications

Implementing Cisco IOS® Unified Communications (IIUC) is recommended training course for the CCNA Voice concentration. You must pass the required IIUC exam (640-460) CCNA Voice exam and hold an active CCNA certification in order get your CCNA Voice certification.

Program Impact on CCVP

To accommodate candidates who may already be in progress preparing for a CCVP certification, CCNA will be accepted as the prerequisite in place of CCNA Voice for up to one year, June 24, 2009.

CCNA Wireless Overview (Available July 25, 2008)

Cisco® CCNA® Wireless certification recognizes the critical importance of the professionals who support wireless LANs, including networking administrators, wireless support specialists, and WLAN project managers.

CCNA Wireless Benefits

Takes full advantage of the CCNA certification as the foundation for career in Cisco networking technologies
Provides training on the latest Cisco wireless technologies
Prepares you for new career opportunities in wireless networking

Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials (IUWNE) is recommended training for CCNA Wireless certification. You must pass the required IUWNE v1.0 (640-721) exam and hold an active CCNA certification in order to achieve your CCNA Wireless certification.

To find out more information about the new CCNA concentrations please see our FAQs below or contact Fast Lane customer service on +44 (0)845 470 100 or email customerservice@flane.co.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

CCNA Concentrations

Once you have completed your CCNA certification, you can choose one of the three new CCNA concentrations.

While CCNA remains the certification of choice for individuals who want to demonstrate a solid foundation in core routing and switching skills, the new CCNA Wireless, CCNA Voice, and CCNA Security certifications build on core CCNA skills and provide a clear path to prepare for a specialized job role in wireless, security, or voice technologies.

How do the CCNA concentrations relate to the CCNA certification?

In order to meet the prerequisites for one of the new CCNA concentrations, you must first pass the CCNA certification through one of two exam paths.

Prerequisites for CCNA Concentrations:

640-802 CCNA
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0
OR
Required Exam(s) 640-822 ICND1 640-816 ICND2
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1.0
Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1.0

Do students have to complete the CCNA certification each time they want to take a different CCNA concentration?

No. The CCNA certification only needs to be passed one time in order to move on to each of the new CCNA concentrations.

How long are the new CCNA concentrations valid for?

CCNA Wireless, Voice, and Security certifications are valid for three years.

Will achieving any of the CCNA concentrations recertify my current CCNA certification? Will it recertify my CCENT certification?

Individuals passing any current CCNA concentration exam (wireless, security, voice) will automatically recertify their expiring CCNA concentration, CCNA or CCENT certification. Passing any 642 professional level exam or written CCDE or CCIE exam will also recertify a CCNA Concentration.

Will all three concentrations be available June 24, 2008?

Both the exams and recommended training for CCNA Security and CCNA Voice are available as of the announcement date of June 24th. The projected release date for the CCNA Wireless concentration recommended training and exam is July 25, 2008.

What types of jobs are available for people who pass one of the new CCNA concentrations?

The following job roles are available for people who obtain a CCNA Wireless certification: Network administrators. Wireless technicians, support technicians. Security engineers focused on wireless networks. WLAN project managers. Wireless support specialists

The following job roles are available for people who obtain a CCNA Security certification: Network security administrators. Security specialists. Security technicians. Support technicians

The following job roles are available for people who obtain a CCNA Voice certification: Voice administrators. Voice technicians. Voice engineers

How do these new concentrations affect Cisco’s professional and expert-level certifications?

Passing the new CCNA concentrations will serve as the prerequisites to the corresponding Cisco professional-level certification (Cisco CCSP®, CCVP®, and so on). However, the CCNA certification will continue to be the prerequisite to Cisco CCNP®.

Are there other additional changes to the professional-level certifications that affect the new CCNA concentrations?

Yes, CCSP will be restructured in the fall as a result of the introduction of CCNA Security. The SND (Securing Network Devices) class and exam have been integrated into the IINS class and exam for CCNA Security. As a result, the SND exam will be retired on November 17, 2008 and will no longer be a requirement for CCSP. To accommodate candidates who may already be in progress preparing for a CCSP certification, CCNA + SND exams will be accepted in lieu of the CCNA Security exam until June 24, 2009.

Candidates for CCSP will now take a total of four exams—three required and one elective— instead of the five exams required today (four required and one elective exam). CCSP certifications will continue to give candidates a choice about the exams they must pass for certification.