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Cisco 642-584 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Security Solutions for Systems Engineers (SSSE) |
| Exam Number: | 642-584 |
| Exam Price: | USD 200-300 (varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | Cisco CCNP Security (legacy track) Cisco Security Specialist |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Passing Score: | Variable (Cisco scaled scoring, typically around 750/1000) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-55 (approximate) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple answer, Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or authorized testing center (Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Cisco networking and security fundamentals; CCNA-level knowledge is beneficial |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/exams.html |
Cisco 642-584 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Secure Network Infrastructure | - Network segmentation and secure design principles - Router and switch security hardening |
| Identity and Access Control | - AAA framework (Authentication, Authorization, Accounting) - RADIUS and TACACS+ implementation concepts |
| Cisco Security Solutions | - IDS/IPS and threat detection systems - VPN technologies (IPsec, SSL VPN) - Firewall technologies and Cisco ASA concepts |
| Security Policy and Management | - Security policy enforcement and compliance - Monitoring, logging, and incident response basics |
| Security Fundamentals and Concepts | - Common security threats and attack types - Cryptography and encryption basics |
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The official Cisco Security Solutions for Systems Engineers outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Secure Network Infrastructure, Cisco Security Solutions, and Security Policy and Management. See the complete list in the topics section above — the 50 practice questions at PracticeVCE cover every domain.
The 642-584 exam is a Cisco certification exam built on the Cisco Security Solutions for Systems Engineers syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: Cisco Security Specialist, Cisco CCNP Security (legacy track). 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 50 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Passing the Cisco Security Solutions for Systems Engineers exam requires Variable (Cisco scaled scoring, typically around 750/1000), and the registration fee is USD 200-300 (varies by region). A retake costs the same amount again — a practical reason to verify your readiness with the PracticeVCE engines before booking.
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Recommended experience with Cisco networking and security fundamentals; CCNA-level knowledge is beneficial Policies change over time, so confirm the current rules on the official Cisco exam page before scheduling.
Cisco Security Solutions for Systems Engineers Sample Questions:
Which two components are 802.1X components? (Choose two.)
- A. User?
- B. Client
- C. Accounting server
- D. Authentication server
- E. Authenticator
Correct Answer: D,E 🗳️
Which two are advantages of virtual device contexts? (Choose two.)
- A. Protection of network traffic based on MACsec
- B. Hardware and software fault isolation
- C. Layer 2 encryption
- D. Device consolidation
- E. Centralization of hardware resources
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
Which statement best describes Cisco ISE?
- A. Cisco ISE combines the capabilities of Cisco Secure ACS and Cisco Virtual Security Gateway into one product.
- B. Cisco ISE consolidates user AAA, Security Group Access features, and ScanSafe functionality into one product.
- C. Cisco ISE provides AAA features, guest provisioning, and device profiling features in the base feature set; link encryption policies, host posture, and security group access require the advanced feature set.
- D. Cisco ISE consolidates user authentication with NAC components into one solution.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which two statements about standard clients for wireless, wired, and VPN are true? (Choose two.)
- A. Android mobile devices include the Cisco IPsec client.
- B. Most clients have wireless and VPN clients integrated already.
- C. Standard clients are easy to manage by a central IT organization.
- D. Services of integrated clients differ per OS and include wireless clients, IPsec clients, and L2TP and PPTP clients.
- E. Apple iOS clients do not include the Cisco IPsec client.
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
Which statement about the Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall is true?
- A. A Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall zone is a set of VLANs that share a certain trust level.
- B. The Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall applies firewall policies to traffic traversing zones.
- C. Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall policies are not unidirectional.
- D. Only virtual interfaces can be added to a Cisco IOS Zone-Based Policy Firewall zone.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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