Cisco new syllabus

Cisco has recently updated its certification syllabus for various tracks, including Routing and Switching, Security, and Data Center. Here are some of the key changes:

Routing and Switching

• CCNA Routing and Switching (200-301): The new syllabus focuses on network fundamentals, routing, switching, and network security.
• CCNP Routing and Switching (300-301): The new syllabus covers advanced routing, switching, and network security topics.

Security

• CCNA Security (200-301): The new syllabus covers network security fundamentals, threat mitigation, and security technologies.
• CCNP Security (300-301): The new syllabus covers advanced security topics, including threat analysis, incident response, and security architecture.

Data Center

• CCNA Data Center (200-301): The new syllabus covers data center networking fundamentals, virtualization, and storage technologies.
• CCNP Data Center (300-301): The new syllabus covers advanced data center topics, including data center design, virtualization, and storage management.

Common Changes

• The new syllabus focuses on hands-on skills and practical application of networking concepts.
• The exams will include more scenario-based questions and case studies.
• The syllabus has been updated to reflect the latest industry trends and technologies, including:
  • SDN and NFV
  • Cloud computing
  • IoT
  • Cybersecurity
  • Network programmability

Key Topics

• Network fundamentals
• Routing and switching
• Network security
• Virtualization
• Cloud computing
• Data center design and management
• Network programmability
• SDN and NFV
• IoT and cybersecurity

Exam Format

• The exams will be 90 minutes long, with 50-60 questions.
• The exams will include a mix of multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and simulation-based questions.
• The exams will be proctored online, and candidates will need to have a valid ID and a stable internet connection.

Study Resources

• Cisco provides a range of study resources, including:
  • Official study guides
  • Online courses
  • Practice exams
  • Study groups
  • Online communities

Certification Pathways

• Cisco offers various certification pathways, including:
  • CCNA -> CCNP -> CCIE
  • CCNA Security -> CCNP Security -> CCIE Security
  • CCNA Data Center -> CCNP Data Center -> CCIE Data Center

It's essential to note that the new syllabus is designed to be more comprehensive and challenging than the previous one. Candidates should have a strong foundation in networking concepts and hands-on experience with Cisco equipment and technologies.