Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (sesa)

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Feb 24, 2020
Release Date
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Exam Details

Duration90 min
Passing Score750
LevelProfessional
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For3 years
Release DateFeb 24, 2020
Exam Cost$300

What topics are on the 300-720 exam?

1

Cisco Email Security Appliance Administration 15%

1.1
Configure Cisco Secure Email Gateway features
6 subtopics
1.1.aHardware and virtual machine performance specifications
1.1.bInitial configuration process
1.1.cRouting and delivery features
1.1.dGUI
1.1.eManage certificate authorities
1.1.fLogging
Learning Objectives
  • Configure and manage Cisco Secure Email Gateway features
  • Implement initial configuration and setup
  • Manage routing, certificates, and logging
1.2
Describe centralized services on a Cisco Secure Email and Web Manager
Key Concepts
  • Centralized management
  • Configuration distribution
  • Reporting aggregation
  • Policy management
Services & Technologies
Cisco Security Management Appliance (SMA)Email and Web Manager
Question Focus
  • Benefits of centralized management
  • SMA deployment scenarios
  • Configuration synchronization
Learning Objectives
  • Understand centralized management capabilities
  • Describe SMA features and benefits
1.3
Configure mail policies
3 subtopics
1.3.aIncoming and outgoing messages
1.3.bUser matching
1.3.cMessage splintering
Learning Objectives
  • Configure and manage mail flow policies
  • Implement user-based policy matching
  • Understand message splintering behavior
1.4
Integrate Cisco Secure Email Gateway with SecureX
Key Concepts
  • SecureX integration
  • Threat intelligence sharing
  • Unified dashboard
  • API connectivity
Services & Technologies
Cisco SecureXThreat ResponseXDR
Question Focus
  • SecureX integration steps
  • Benefits of integration
  • Threat correlation capabilities
Learning Objectives
  • Configure SecureX integration
  • Leverage threat intelligence from SecureX
1.5
Configure Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense
Key Concepts
  • Advanced threat protection
  • Sandboxing
  • Threat intelligence
  • Real-time analysis
Services & Technologies
Cisco Secure Email Threat DefenseAMP for EmailThreat Grid
Question Focus
  • Threat Defense configuration
  • Advanced malware protection
  • File analysis and sandboxing
Learning Objectives
  • Implement advanced threat protection
  • Configure real-time threat analysis
Domain Hands-on Skills
ESA initial setup and configurationCertificate managementPolicy creation and managementSecureX integration
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Incorrect sizing for deployment
  • Misconfigured mail policies
  • Improper certificate chain setup
  • Overlooking logging configuration
2

Spam Control with Talos SenderBase and Antispam 15%

3

Content and Message Filters 20%

4

LDAP and SMTP Sessions 15%

5

Email Authentication and Encryption 20%

6

System Quarantines and Delivery Methods 15%

How do I earn the Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (sesa) certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Security

Prerequisites

  • 200-301CCNAOptional
    Recommended for foundational networking knowledge

Next Steps

  • CCIE Security LabCCIE Security Infrastructure Lab Exam
  • CCIE Security WrittenCCIE Security Written Exam

Complementary Certifications

Career Progression

0

  • From:Network Administrator
  • To:Email Security Administrator
  • Certification Impact:Direct qualification for email security roles

1

  • From:Security Analyst
  • To:Security Engineer
  • Certification Impact:Specialized email security expertise

2

  • From:IT Administrator
  • To:Email Security Specialist
  • Certification Impact:Transition to specialized security role

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Pass any Expert-level examPass any two Professional concentration examsPass one technology core exam and one Professional concentration examEarn 80 Continuing Education (CE) credits

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Official Training

Cisco U. Learning Path for SESAguided_learningSecuring Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA) v3.2SESA v3.2 E-LearningOn-demand e-learning

Free Resources

Cisco Email Security DocumentationTechnical documentationCisco DevNetDeveloper resourcesYouTube - Cisco Security ChannelVideo content

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What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Cisco Secure Email Threat DefenseLatest

New features likely in next exam update

Released: 2024-02-01
AsyncOS for Email15.0

Updated GUI and API features

Released: 2024-01-15

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • 3-5 years of experience with Cisco products
  • Experience with email security concepts
  • Knowledge of SMTP protocol
  • Understanding of network security fundamentals
  • Familiarity with Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA)

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$300 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For3 years
Recertification
  • Pass any Expert-level exam
  • Pass any two Professional concentration exams
  • Pass one technology core exam and one Professional concentration exam
  • Earn 80 Continuing Education (CE) credits

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