BREAKING DOWN 'Core Competencies'. A business just starting out will try to first identify-and then focus on-its core competencies, allowing it to establish a footprint while gaining a solid reputation and brand recognition.
CCNP Routing and Switching Certification. For network engineers who aspire to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks, the Cisco CCNP Routing and Switching certification program provides the education and training required to develop hands-on skills and best-practices.
To take the CCNA Security exam, you must have a valid CCNA certification. Once you pass your exam, your CCNA Security certification will be valid for three years. These are the objectives for the CCNA Security Exam: Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (640-553) as listed on Cisco Learning Network: Describe the security threats facing modern network infrastructures. Describe and list mitigation methods for common network attacks.