Security, Specialist (JNCIS-SEC)

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The Security track enables you to demonstrate a thorough understanding of security technology in general and Junos OS software for SRX Series devices. JNCIS-SEC, the specialist-level certification in this track, is designed for networking professionals with intermediate knowledge of the Juniper Networks Junos OS for SRX Series devices. The written exam verifies your understanding of security technologies and related platform configuration and troubleshooting skills.

This track contains four certifications:

  • JNCIA-SEC: Security, Associate. For details, see JNCIA-SEC.
  • JNCIS-SEC: Security, Specialist. For details, see the sections below.
  • JNCIP-SEC: Security, Professional. For details, see JNCIP-SEC.
  • JNCIE-SEC: Security, Expert. For details, see JNCIE-SEC.

Exam Preparation

We recommend the following resources to help you prepare for your exam. However, these resources aren't required, and using them doesn't guarantee you'll pass the exam.

Recommended Training

Exam Resources

Additional Preparation

Exam Objectives

Here’s a high-level view of the skillset required to successfully complete the JNCIS-SEC certification exam.

Exam Objective

Description

Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDP)

Identify application IDP concepts.

  • IDP database management
  • IDP policy

Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IDP.

IPsec VPN

Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of IPsec VPNs:

  • IPsec tunnel establishment
  • IPsec traffic processing
  • IPsec site-to-site VPNs
  • Juniper Secure Connect

Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot IPsec VPNs.

Juniper Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) Cloud

Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of Juniper ATP Cloud:

  • Supported files
  • Components 
  • Security feeds
  • Traffic remediation
  • Workflow
  • Encrypted Traffic Insights (ETI)
  • DNS and IoT security 
  • Adaptive threat profiling

Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot Juniper ATP Cloud.

High Availability (HA) Clustering

Identify the concepts, benefits, or operation of HA:  

  • HA features and characteristics
  • Deployment requirements and considerations
  • Chassis cluster characteristics and operation
  • Real-time objects and state synchronization

Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot clustering.

Identity-Aware Security Policies

Identify concepts, general features, or functionality of identity-aware security policies:

  • Juniper Identity Management Service (JIMS)
  • Ports and protocols
  • Data flow

Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot identity-aware security policies.

SSL Proxy

Identify concepts, general features, or functionality of SSL proxy:

  • Certificates
  • Client and server protection

Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure, monitor, or troubleshoot SSL proxy.

Security Director

Identify concepts, general features, or functionality of Junos Space Security Director:

  • Deployment options
  • Onboarding devices
  • Security policies management

Exam Details

Exam questions are derived from the recommended training and the exam resources listed above. Pass/fail status is available immediately after taking the exam. The exam is only provided in English.

Exam Code

JN0-336

Prerequisite Certification

JNCIA-SEC

Delivered by

Pearson VUE

Exam Length

90 minutes

Exam Type

65 multiple-choice questions

Software Versions

Junos OS 24.4

Recertification

Juniper certifications are valid for three years. For more information, see Recertification.

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