CISCO

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

200-301 CCNA

Focus Areas

Networking fundamentals
IP connectivity
Network Access
Security
Automation
Programmability

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

CCNP Enterprise

350-401 ENCOR

Focus Areas

Advanced routing and switching,
network security
virtualization
automation
network assurance

300-410 ENARSI

Focus Areas

Advanced routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF),
VPNs
infrastructure security

300-415 ENSDWI

Focus Areas

SD-WAN implementation
configuration
troubleshooting

300-420 ENSLD

Focus Areas

Wireless network implementation and troubleshooting.

300-425 ENWLSD

Focus Areas

Wireless network design and optimization.

300-435 ENAUTO

Focus Areas

Network automation using Python
APIs
tools like Ansible

CCNP Security

350-701 SCOR

Focus Areas

Network security
cloud security
content security
endpoint protection
secure network access

300-710 SNCF

Focus Areas

Cisco Firepower NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall) configuration and management.

300-715 SISE

Focus Areas

Identity-based network access control using Cisco ISE.

300-720 SESA

Focus Areas

Email security and threat protection.

300-725 SWSA

Focus Areas

Web security and cloud-based threat protection.

300-730 SVPN

Focus Areas

VPN technologies and secure remote access.

CCNP Data Center

350-601 DCCOR

Focus Areas

Data center infrastructure
networking
storage
automation

300-610 DCID

Focus Areas

Data center design principles and best practices.

300-615 DCIT

Focus Areas

Troubleshooting data center networks and technologies.

300-620 DCACI

Focus Areas

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) implementation.

300-625 DCSAN

Focus Areas

Storage area networking (SAN) and Cisco MDS switches.

CCNP Collaboration

350-801 CLCOR

Focus Areas

Collaboration infrastructure, protocols, and endpoints.

300-810 CLICA

Focus Areas

Cisco collaboration applications like Unity Connection and IM & Presence.

300-815 CLACCM

Focus Areas

Advanced call control and mobility features.

300-820 CLCEI

Focus Areas

Cloud-based collaboration solutions.

300-825 CLCNF

Focus Areas

Cloud-based collaboration solutions.

CCNP Service Provider

350-501 SPCOR

Focus Areas

Service provider infrastructure
MPLS
QoS
network virtualization

300-510 SPRI

Focus Areas

Advanced routing protocols for service providers.

300-515 SPVI

Focus Areas

VPN technologies for service providers.

300-535 SPAUTO

Focus Areas

Automation and programmability in service provider networks.

CCNP DevNet

350-901 DEVCOR

Focus Areas

Software development, APIs, and automation tools.

300-435 ENAUTO

Focus Areas

Enterprise network automation.

300-535 SPAUTO

Focus Areas

Service provider network automation.

300-635 DCAUTO

Focus Areas

Data center automation.

300-735 SAUTO

Focus Areas

Security automation.

300-835 CLAUTO

Focus Areas

Collaboration automation.

Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST)

CCST Networking

Focus Areas

Networking Fundamentals

⦁ Understanding basic networking concepts (e.g., OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing).
⦁ Identifying network components (routers, switches, access points).

Network Access

⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet and wireless networks.
⦁ Understanding VLANs, trunking, and basic switch configurations.

IP Connectivity

⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting IP addressing and subnetting.
⦁ Understanding routing protocols (e.g., static routing).

Network Services

⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting DHCP, DNS, and NAT.
⦁ Understanding basic network security concepts.

Network Troubleshooting

⦁ Using tools like ping, traceroute, and network analyzers.
⦁ Diagnosing and resolving common network issues.

CCST Cybersecurity

Focus Areas

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

⦁ Understanding basic cybersecurity concepts (e.g., CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities).
⦁ Identifying common attack vectors (e.g., phishing, malware).

Network Security
⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting basic firewall rules.
⦁ Understanding VPNs and secure network access.

Endpoint Security
⦁ Implementing basic endpoint protection (e.g., antivirus, encryption).
⦁ Understanding mobile device security.

Threat Detection and Mitigation
⦁ Identifying and responding to security incidents.
⦁ Using tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management).

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Focus Areas

Networking fundamentals

IP connectivity

Network Access

Security

Automation

Programmability

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Focus Areas

Advanced routing and switching,

network security

virtualization

automation

network assurance

Focus Areas

Advanced routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF),

VPNs

infrastructure security

Focus Areas

SD-WAN implementation

configuration

troubleshooting

Focus Areas

Wireless network implementation and troubleshooting.

Focus Areas

Wireless network design and optimization.

Focus Areas

Network automation using Python

APIs

tools like Ansible

Focus Areas

Network security

cloud security

content security

endpoint protection

secure network access

Focus Areas

Cisco Firepower NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall) configuration and management.

Focus Areas

Identity-based network access control using Cisco ISE.

Focus Areas

Email security and threat protection.

Focus Areas

Web security and cloud-based threat protection.

Focus Areas

VPN technologies and secure remote access.

Focus Areas

Data center infrastructure

networking

storage

automation

Focus Areas

Data center design principles and best practices.

Focus Areas

Troubleshooting data center networks and technologies.

Focus Areas

Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) implementation.

Focus Areas

Storage area networking (SAN) and Cisco MDS switches.

Focus Areas

Collaboration infrastructure, protocols, and endpoints.

Focus Areas

Cisco collaboration applications like Unity Connection and IM & Presence.

Focus Areas

Advanced call control and mobility features.

Focus Areas

Cloud-based collaboration solutions.

Focus Areas

Cloud-based collaboration solutions.

Focus Areas

Service provider infrastructure

MPLS

QoS

network virtualization

Focus Areas

Advanced routing protocols for service providers.

Focus Areas

VPN technologies for service providers.

⦁ Understanding basic networking concepts (e.g., OSI model, TCP/IP, IP addressing).
⦁ Identifying network components (routers, switches, access points).

⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting Ethernet and wireless networks.
⦁ Understanding VLANs, trunking, and basic switch configurations.

⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting IP addressing and subnetting.
⦁ Understanding routing protocols (e.g., static routing).

⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting DHCP, DNS, and NAT.
⦁ Understanding basic network security concepts.

⦁ Using tools like ping, traceroute, and network analyzers.
⦁ Diagnosing and resolving common network issues.

⦁ Understanding basic cybersecurity concepts (e.g., CIA triad, threats, vulnerabilities).
⦁ Identifying common attack vectors (e.g., phishing, malware).

Network Security
⦁ Configuring and troubleshooting basic firewall rules.
⦁ Understanding VPNs and secure network access.

Endpoint Security
⦁ Implementing basic endpoint protection (e.g., antivirus, encryption).
⦁ Understanding mobile device security.

Threat Detection and Mitigation
⦁ Identifying and responding to security incidents.
⦁ Using tools like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management).

Security Best Practices
⦁ Implementing password policies and multi-factor authentication.
⦁ Understanding compliance and regulatory requirements.