RIPE NCC Academy: Expert - IPv6 Security Exam

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An IPv6 Security Expert is capable of designing a high-level strategy to protect an IPv6 network against common threats.

A badge holder has demonstrated the ability to identify and analyse common IPv6 security threats and their impact and create a plan to counter them.

An IPv6 Security Expert has shown the ability to assess the security of an IPv6 network and to make use of the latest information about IPv6 network vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

Expert
Online Proctored
60 minutes
50 questions
70% passing score
English
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This exam certifies the ability to

Plan how to protect your IPv6 network against new attack vectors and most common threats
Design filtering rules for IPv6 packets
Choose security options for IPv6 routing protocols
Choose the correct type of tool to assess IPv6 security threats and mitigation techniques
Make use of up-to-date information about IPv6 network vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques
Design a high-level IPv6 security strategy
Justify the need to implement IPv6 security solutions

Requirements to earn the IPv6 Security Badge

The IPv6 Security badge can be earned by completing the IPv6 Security Exam. The exam takes place online. You will be asked to answer 50 questions during the exam. To pass the exam, you must score a minimum of 70%.

Instructions on how and where to log in to start the exam are emailed upon registration.

Recommended Knowledge

IPv4 and IPv6 networking knowledge (IPv6 at the level of the IPv6 Fundamentals certification)
Knowledge about the most common IP network security concepts
Proficiency with details of IPv6 and associated protocols like ICMPv6, NDP, MLD and DHCPv6
Ability to describe common IPv6 security threats and available mitigation techniques
Familiarity with IP traffic filtering concepts
General knowledge about existing routing protocols, and more specifically about BGP
Experience with security assessment tools
Experience with information security search from common public sources

Prepare for the Exam

The IPv6 Security Expert e-learning course in the RIPE NCC Academy contains all the content that you need to know in order to pass the IPv6 Security exam. We recommend that you follow the IPv6 Security e-learning course from the beginning to the end. If you’re interested in looking up a specific topic, you can click on one of the links below to find the information.

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IPv6 Security Exam Guide

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