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Cisco 640-553 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS) |
| Exam Number: | 640-553 (IINS) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CCNA Security |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (for CCNA Security certification; exam itself is retired) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50–60 |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD (varies by region) |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 825/1000 (scaled score, subject to Cisco adjustment) |
| Exam Format: | Simulation questions, Multiple answer, Multiple choice, Simlets |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Cisco Press Official Certification Guide (IINS) Cisco Learning Network (CCNA Security resources) |
| Exam Registration: | Cisco Certification Exam Registration (Pearson VUE) |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (when available at the time of offering) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite; CCNA-level knowledge strongly recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/ccna-security.html |
Cisco 640-553 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Intrusion Prevention and Monitoring | - Cisco IOS IPS
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| Device Security | - Securing Cisco IOS devices
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| Network Security Technologies | - IOS firewall features
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| Secure Access Control | - Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
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| VPN Technologies | - IPsec VPN configuration
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| Infrastructure Security | - Layer 2 security
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The 640-553 exam is a Cisco certification exam built on the Cisco IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: CCNA Security. As information technology keeps reshaping how industries operate, certified skills remain one of the most portable proofs of capability in 2026. PracticeVCE prepares you with 177 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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