IPv6 Security Expert Exam

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The IPv6 Security Expert certification tests the ability to identify and analyse common IPv6 security threats and their impact, and create a plan to counter them. You can start preparing to earn our latest digital badge by downloading the exam guide!

IPv6 Security Expert

An IPv6 Security Expert is capable of designing a high-level strategy to protect an IPv6 network against common threats. A holder of this badge 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 their ability to assess the security of an IPv6 network, and to make use of the latest information about IPv6 network vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.

Requirements to Earn the IPv6 Security Expert Badge

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

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

Recommended Knowledge:

IPv4 and IPv6 networking knowledge (IPv6 at the level of the IPv6 Fundamentals – Analyst 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

Exam Information

Level:: Expert
Language:: English

Schedule exam

Exam Format

Multiple-choice
Multiple answers
Matching
Drag and drop and ordering questions
Fill in the blank questions

Exam Duration

60 minutes

Instructions on how and when to log in to start the exam are sent by email upon registration and scheduling.

Vouchers

While we transition to the new platform, exams will only be available to RIPE NCC members. Members are issued three vouchers per year. Additional vouchers will be available for purchase later this year.

Preparing for the IPv6 Security Expert exam?

Take a look at the learning resources you can use to study for the exam. This includes an overview containing links to the relevant topics in the IPv6 Security online course in the RIPE NCC Academy and webinars.

Go to the Online Exam Guide

Download the IPv6 Security Expert Exam Guide

Fill in your details to receive the IPv6 Security Expert Exam Guide containing the recommended knowledge, question types and detailed outline of topics covered by the exam.

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