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Exam Information
Official specifications published by VMware
Exam Format
90 min
75
70%
Specialist
Registration
$250 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass any VMware Expert-level exam; Pass any two VMware Professional-level concentration exams; Earn Continuing Education credits through VMware Learning activities
6V0-21-25 Exam Topics and Domains
6V0-21-25 is organized into 17 weighted domains. Expect to work with vDefend API, vDefend ATP, vDefend Distributed Firewall, vDefend Gateway Firewall, and more.
1
VMware vDefend Firewall Architecture
11%
vDefend Firewall Components
Distributed Firewall ArchitectureGateway Firewall Architecture
- Describe the architecture and components of VMware vDefend Firewall
- Explain the differences between distributed and gateway firewalls
- Identify appropriate use cases for each firewall type
vDefend Integration with VCF
VCF Architecture Integration
- Explain vDefend integration with VMware Cloud Foundation
- Describe security controls for VCF management and workload domains
2
VMware vDefend Firewall Management
11%
Firewall Policy Management
Creating and Managing Firewall RulesSecurity Policy Translation
- Create and manage firewall rules in vDefend
- Translate business requirements into effective security policies
- Configure rule precedence and evaluation order
Firewall Administration
vDefend Management Interface
- Administer vDefend firewall using management interface
- Perform backup and restore operations
- Monitor firewall health and performance
3
Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) & Network Detection and Response (NDR)
11%
Network Traffic Analysis
NTA Capabilities
- Describe Network Traffic Analysis features in vDefend
- Identify security threats using traffic analysis
- Configure NTA for behavioral monitoring
Network Detection and Response
NDR Features and FunctionsIntegration with Advanced Threat Prevention
- Configure Network Detection and Response capabilities
- Implement automated threat response workflows
- Integrate NDR with Advanced Threat Prevention
4
Lateral Protection with vDefend Distributed Firewall
8%
Distributed Firewall Configuration
Granular Firewall RulesMicro-segmentation Implementation
- Configure distributed firewall for lateral protection
- Implement micro-segmentation using security groups
- Prevent lateral threat movement in virtualized environments
5
Gateway Firewall
8%
Gateway Firewall Configuration
North-South Traffic ControlGateway Firewall Deployment
- Configure gateway firewall for perimeter security
- Deploy gateway firewall in VM and bare metal modes
- Implement high availability for gateway firewalls
6
Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS)
8%
IDPS Configuration and Management
IDS/IPS FeaturesIDPS Signature Management
- Configure and manage IDPS in vDefend
- Implement signature-based and anomaly-based detection
- Manage signature updates and custom signatures
7
Malware Prevention Detection
7%
Malware Detection Capabilities
Anti-Malware FeaturesAdvanced Threat Prevention
- Configure malware prevention and detection
- Implement network-based anti-malware protection
- Leverage advanced threat prevention for zero-day threats
8
Private Cloud Data Center Security
5%
Data Center Security Posture
Security Best Practices for VCF
- Implement security best practices for private cloud
- Apply compliance frameworks to VCF environments
- Design comprehensive security architectures
9
Planning Application Segmentation with vDefend Security Intelligence
4%
Security Intelligence Features
Application Discovery and Segmentation
- Plan application segmentation using security intelligence
- Discover application dependencies and traffic flows
- Implement application-aware security policies
10
Context-Aware Firewall and Identity Firewall
5%
Identity-Based Security
Identity Firewall ConfigurationContext-Aware Security Policies
- Configure identity firewall with AD integration
- Implement context-aware security policies
- Apply user and device-based access controls
11
Protecting Container Workloads with vDefend Firewall
4%
Container Security
Container Workload Protection
- Protect containerized applications with vDefend Firewall
- Implement security policies for Kubernetes workloads
- Configure pod-level network segmentation
12
Security Automation
5%
Automated Security Operations
Security Automation CapabilitiesInfrastructure as Code for Security
- Automate security operations using vDefend APIs
- Implement security as code practices
- Integrate vDefend with orchestration platforms
13
Security Operations
2%
Security Monitoring and Operations
Security Event Monitoring
- Monitor security events in vDefend
- Analyze security logs and alerts
- Implement incident response workflows
14
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
4%
RBAC Implementation
User Roles and Permissions
- Implement role-based access control
- Apply least privilege principles
- Manage multi-tenant security administration
15
Troubleshooting
4%
vDefend Troubleshooting
Common Issues and ResolutionDiagnostic Tools
- Troubleshoot common vDefend issues
- Use diagnostic tools for problem resolution
- Analyze logs and packet captures
16
Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP)
2%
ATP Features and Configuration
Multi-Vector Threat Detection
- Configure Advanced Threat Prevention
- Implement multi-vector threat detection
- Integrate ATP components for comprehensive security
17
Shared Services Platform (SSP)
2%
SSP Security
Shared Services Security
- Secure shared services platform in VCF
- Implement multi-tenant security isolation
- Apply security policies to shared infrastructure
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 6V0-21-25 earns the VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator certification. It sits in the VMware Cloud Foundation Security track.
Next Level Options
- 3V0-42.23 - Advanced Deploy VMware NSX-T Data Center Advanced NSX security and network virtualization
- VCIX-NV - VMware Certified Implementation Expert - Network Virtualization Expert-level NSX implementation including security
Alternative Paths
- 2V0-31.23 - VMware Aria Operations 8.x ProfessionalOperations and monitoring complement security administration
- 2V0-51.23 - VMware Horizon 8.x ProfessionalDesktop security skills for comprehensive infrastructure security
Practice with Precision
The PlanetCert Simulator mirrors the real exam environment with authentic questions and timed pressure.
How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 6V0-21-25.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025
- Announcement date: 2024
Updates
- VMware vDefend for VCF 9.0 9.0 VCF 9.0 integration features may appear in future exam updates • Release date: 2025-06-01
- vDefend Micro-segmentation Enhancements Latest Enhanced micro-segmentation capabilities relevant to exam domain 4 • Release date: 2025-03-01
- vDefend NTA/NDR Innovations Latest Updated NDR capabilities highly relevant to exam domain 3 • Release date: 2025-03-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Security Administrators and Cloud Security Engineers.
- Foundational understanding of networking concepts
- Experience with virtualization technologies
- Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation
- Basic knowledge of security principles
- Experience with firewall concepts