BIG-IP
ASM Specialist (303)
This page provides information on how to attain this certification. It includes a description of the exam, study materials, step-by-step instructions on the certification process, and how to renew your certification.
Key Info
EXAM ID:
303
LEVEL:
Technology Specialist
COST:
US$180
LANGUAGE(S):
English
DELIVERY:
Test Center Proctored
PASSING SCORE:
245
TIME LIMIT:
90 mins
Exam details
Exam Summary
Upon passing Exam 303, candidates receive their F5 Certified! Technology Specialist, BIG-IP ASM certification. This certification verifies that a candidate is fully qualified to design, implement, and maintain BIG-IP ASM, integrating BIG-IP ASM with other platforms and products in a manner that is application-specific and appropriate to organizational policies, needs, and requirements. Receiving the F5-CTS, BIG-IP ASM certification is a prerequisite for the Security Solutions Expert certification track.
Summary description of the minimally qualified candidate (MQC)The MQC is able to describe and explain how applications work and how BIG-IP ASM interacts with web applications. The MQC is able to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot the full functionality of BIG-IP ASM product features to enhance the security of an application delivery network. The MQC understands the underlying principles of BIG-IP ASM and can draw on that insight to integrate BIG-IP ASM with other platforms and products.
The MQC can do the following without assistance:
- Determine and implement an appropriate, application-specific BIG-IP ASM deployment model (policies) or architecture (scale)
- Create a BIG-IP ASM configuration/design to secure applications according to needs and requirements
- Customize a BIG-IP ASM policy for a web application
- Identify where to integrate BIG-IP ASM into the data flow by understanding the interrelation between BIG-IP ASM and the network architecture
Study for your exam
You can find the study resources listed below.
Practice test cost US$20
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BIG-IP ASM Specialist (303)Cancellations and rescheduling must be initiated prior to 48 hours before the scheduled exam appointment. Appointments rescheduled under 48 hours beforehand are subject to a rescheduling fee.
Candidates must modify their exam appointment themselves. Neither F5 Support, Pearson VUE or Certiverse can process rescheduling and cancellation requests.
Reschedule or Cancel your Exam
Click the link below to access the exam page where you will reschedule or cancel your exam:F5 works with two exam providers to administer scheduled, proctored certification exams: Pearson VUE and Certiverse. Because certification exams are proctored, it is important to read and understand the testing instructions from the appropriate exam provider before your exam appointment.
BIG-IP exams are delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers worldwide. You must bring two forms of valid, signed ID to your test session. One must be government-issued and include a photo.
NGINX exams are delivered via Certiverse online proctor. You must have a valid, signed government issued ID when checking in for your online exam.
The name on your ID must match the name listed on your F5 Certified account. If it does not match, email F5 Certified! at support@mail.education.f5.com
Understanding the exam retake policyThe following wait times are required after failing an exam:
- The first time you fail an exam, you must wait 15 days.
- The second time, you must wait 30 days.
- The third time, you must wait 45 days.
- The fourth time, you must wait one year.
- The fifth time (or more), you must wait 90 days.
You will receive an email when you are eligible to schedule a retake exam. You can schedule a retake exam during the wait period, but you cannot sit for the exam until after the wait period has ended. Your exam retake count is only reset by passing an exam.
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