BIG-IP
Security Solutions (401)
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:
401
LEVEL:
Solution Expert
COST:
US$180
LANGUAGE(S):
English
DELIVERY:
Test Center Proctored
PASSING SCORE:
245
TIME LIMIT:
105 mins
Exam details
Exam Summary
Individuals who pass Exam 401 receive the F5 Certified! Solutions Expert, Security certification. These individuals have completed the entire Security track, and, in doing so have demonstrated their expertise not only in designing security solutions leveraging BIG-IP LTM, BIG-IP DNS, BIG-IP ASM, BIG-IP APM, BIG-IP Application Firewall Manager (AFM), BIG-IQ modules, IP Intelligence Services, WebSafe, and MobileSafe, but also in articulating the logic behind their designs and aligning those designs with technical, security, and other requirements.
Summary description of the minimally qualified candidate (MQC)The MQC has experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting using F5 technology to solve security problems. The MQC can define security requirements based on technical and business needs, apply and modify security architectures utilizing F5 technology, and articulate the value of the solution. The MQC will also have experience in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security incidents leveraging F5 technology as appropriate.
The MQC can do the following without assistance:
- Identify security threats and interpret their potential business impact
- Design solutions to mitigate security threats
- Analyze anomalous data to recognize security incidents
- Perform multi-module troubleshooting, possibly leveraging third-party tools
- Architect technical solutions to meet given business requirements
Study for your exam
You can find the study resources listed below.
Schedule or take your exam
Click the link below to access the exam page where you will schedule and pay for your exam:
Security Solutions (401)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: p>Click the link below to access the exam page where you will reschedule or cancel your exam: Security Solutions (401)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.
Schedule your examClick the link below to access the exam page where you will schedule your exam: