September 2006
Vendor news
Cisco’s Security Certification Exam Update has been Launched.
Cisco is launching an updated Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND) exam-642-552. The old version of the exam will retire at the end of this year. This certification is designed for entry level security technologist. The knowledge and skills required for the new SND exam include implementing basic authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), Cisco Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Protection System (IDS/IPS) sensors, Cisco VPN 3000 Series Concentrators, and employing access control lists (ACLs) to avert router and network. This certification title meets the National Security Agency’s CNSS 4011 training standard.
The SND exam is the required exam for the candidates who are pursuing the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification. The updated SND exam is now available at Pearson Vue and Prometric testing centers worldwide for $125 ( U.S. ).
More information of the updated exam is available here.
Vendor news
Cisco has Announced CCIE Update Exam.
News published at CertCities.com on Sep 19,2006.
The CCIE Voice Written Beta Exam 2.0 (350-030) will be available between October 31st and November 2nd, 2006 at Prometric and Pearson Vue testing centers worldwide. The exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions, and time duration is two hours. The newer version provides knowledge and skills of CallManager Express, Cisco Unity Express, and Integrated Contract Distribution.
A written exam blue print is available here.
Vendor news
CWNP is Offering Discount on CWNP Practice Test Set.
CWNP.com is offering CWNP practice test set for only $99.95. This practice test set includes 180 practice questions for Wireless#, 240 practice questions for CWNA, 120 practice questions for CWSP, and 120 practice questions for CWAP. Users can get the CWNE practice test when it is released in January.
For more information on the CWNP practice set, visit this link.
Vendor news
New A+ Exams are Coming Soon.
CompTIA A+ exam updates are expected to be available in September 30, 2006. The update exam still consists of two tests. The A+ Essentials exam (220-601) covers both hardware and operating system concepts along with other areas such as security, environment issues, and communication. Registration for A+ Essentials exam is open at Prometric and Vue testing centers worldwide. To achieve the new A+ certification credential, candidates need to pass one elective exam along with A+ Essentials exam. The cost of new exam is $158 (U.S.).
For more information visit this link.
Vendor news
Transcender Offers 50% Off on A+ Products.
Transcender is offering 50% off on A+ products, including CDs, Downloads, e-Learning, and Paks. CompTIA has changed the structure of A+ certification exam. The popular entry-level exam consists of core hardware and operating system exams. The update exam (A+ Essentials) covers both hardware and software.
For more information, visit this link.