What does SCND mean in NETWORKING

Securing Cisco Network Devices (SCND) is a certification from Cisco that focuses on expert-level security knowledge and skills for IT professionals. It covers the fundamentals elements of network security as well as configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring of Cisco network devices.

SCND provides individuals with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities in implementing secure networks using industry best practices and Cisco technology, which may give them an advantage in finding job opportunities or creating business solutions.

The topics covered by SCND include authentication services, host-based security solutions, secure communications technologies, virtual private networks (VPN), data loss prevention solutions, device management techniques, malware protection solutions, secure access control design principles, securing IPv6 networks, policy compliance verification tools and technologies, application layer firewalls, wireless LAN solutions best practices and more.

This type of certification is beneficial for system administrators who design or maintain large multi-site architectures; network engineers working with medium to large sized enterprise organizations; information systems professionals maintaining small to mid-sized organization architectures; or those responsible for technically supporting other IT teams within their organizations.

Yes - candidates must first acquire a valid CCNA Security or CCIE Security certifications. They also need at least one year of experience in designing, administering or troubleshooting networks before they can attempt the exam.