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Cisco 642-825 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (ISCW) |
| Exam Number: | 642-825 |
| Related Certifications: | CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional - legacy) CCNP Security (legacy) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-65 (approx.) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer active; historically valid certification did not expire separately from certification track rules) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Simulation-based questions (may vary by delivery version), Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Official Training (Legacy CCNP Security) Cisco Learning Network |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Cisco Exams Cisco Certification & Exams Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE historically) or online proctored where applicable (historical availability) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: CCNA-level knowledge or equivalent networking experience; familiarity with Cisco routing and switching fundamentals |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html |
Cisco 642-825 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: AAA and Network Device Security | - Authentication, Authorization, Accounting
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| Topic 2: Secure WAN Architecture | - Designing secure wide area network topologies
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| Topic 3: Firewall and Access Control | - Infrastructure protection
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| Topic 4: VPN Technologies | - SSL VPN concepts
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| Topic 5: Secure Routing and Infrastructure | - Routing protocol security
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Cisco Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks (642-825) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 642-825 exam, officially known as Cisco Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks, is the Cisco test that leads to the Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) / Cisco Certified Security Professional (legacy track) certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as CCNP Security (legacy), CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional - legacy).
The 642-825 exam contains 45-65 (approx.) questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
Recommended: CCNA-level knowledge or equivalent networking experience; familiarity with Cisco routing and switching fundamentals
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html.
You can book the 642-825 exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Computer-based exam delivered via authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE historically) or online proctored where applicable (historical availability). Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official Cisco Implementing Secure Converged Wide Area Networks outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- AAA and Network Device Security
- Secure Routing and Infrastructure
- Secure WAN Architecture
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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