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Big Changes in CCNA Security Requirements?
JoJoCal19
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As noted in the other thread, I picked up the new CCNA Security 210-260 book, and it appears that Cisco is bringing back the requirement to have your CCNA R&S first. Even though that means more work and money for me, I am sort of glad they reinstated that because I think the requisite material should be known before specializing, plus it will actually help me to know it beforehand. I also hope in exchange they lower the required passing score on the CCNA Security exam.
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Mooseboost
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I am curious as to the motivation behind this. I agree with you though, I think that the R&S provides a very good base to build off of. I have not had a chance take the current NA:S exam, though it is on my radar. -
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Dakinggamer87
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I think it makes sense as it builds on the basic Cisco foundation of routing/switching. That's the order I did my certs in: CCENT, CCNA, and then CCNA:Security .
I think doing the security specialization without prior knowledge/experience would make it much harder.*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
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Lamplight
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Well, that's interesting. I don't even see that book listed on Cisco Press.
I was about to buy the CCNA Security 640-554 Official Cert Guide. Should I wait until the new book is released?
Edit* I'm going to check out a Barnes & Noble after work to see if it's there.Working On: eCPPT