What topics are on the 6V0-21-25 exam?

VMware vDefend Firewall Architecture 11%

1.1

vDefend Firewall Components

2 subtopics

1.1.1Distributed Firewall Architecture

1.1.2Gateway Firewall Architecture

Learning Objectives

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

1.2

vDefend Integration with VCF

1 subtopics

1.2.1VCF Architecture Integration

Learning Objectives

Explain vDefend integration with VMware Cloud Foundation
Describe security controls for VCF management and workload domains

Domain Hands-on Skills

Navigate vDefend firewall management interfaceIdentify firewall components in VCF environment

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Confusing distributed vs gateway firewall use cases
Misunderstanding east-west vs north-south traffic

VMware vDefend Firewall Management 11%

Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) & Network Detection and Response (NDR) 11%

Lateral Protection with vDefend Distributed Firewall 8%

Gateway Firewall 8%

Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) 8%

Malware Prevention Detection 7%

Private Cloud Data Center Security 5%

Planning Application Segmentation with vDefend Security Intelligence 4%

Context-Aware Firewall and Identity Firewall 5%

Protecting Container Workloads with vDefend Firewall 4%

Security Automation 5%

Security Operations 2%

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) 4%

Troubleshooting 4%

Advanced Threat Prevention (ATP) 2%

Shared Services Platform (SSP) 2%

How do I earn the vDefend Security for VCF 5.x Administrator certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: VMware Cloud Foundation Security

Prerequisites

None requiredNo prerequisite certification requiredOptional
However, foundational VMware knowledge is highly recommended

Next Steps

3V0-42.23Advanced Deploy VMware NSX-T Data Center
VCIX-NVVMware Certified Implementation Expert - Network Virtualization

Current Level

6V0-21.25VMware vDefend Security for VCF 5.x AdministratorSpecialist

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Entry Level

Titles:Junior Security Administrator, Associate Cloud Security Engineer
Certifications:VCP-PCS
Experience:0-2 years

Mid Level

Titles:Security Administrator, Cloud Security Engineer, VCF Security Specialist
Certifications:VCP-PCS, VCP-VCF Administrator, VCP-NV
Experience:2-5 years

Senior Level

Titles:Senior Security Engineer, Security Architect, Principal Security Engineer
Certifications:VCP-PCS, VCAP-NV, VCIX-NV
Experience:5-10 years

Expert Level

Titles:Security Architect, Cloud Security Architect, Distinguished Engineer
Certifications:VCP-PCS, VCAP, VCDX
Experience:10+ years

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Pass any VMware Expert-level examPass any two VMware Professional-level concentration examsEarn 80+ Continuing Education creditsRetake the 6V0-21.25 exam or its successor

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Official Resources

What's changed on this exam?

Upcoming Changes

VCF 9.0 features may be incorporated into exam objectives

Ongoing updates to vDefend documentation under Broadcom

Technology Coverage

VMware vDefend for VCF 9.09.0

VCF 9.0 integration features may appear in future exam updates

Released: 2025-06-01

vDefend Micro-segmentation EnhancementsLatest

Enhanced micro-segmentation capabilities relevant to exam domain 4

Released: 2025-03-01

vDefend NTA/NDR InnovationsLatest

Updated NDR capabilities highly relevant to exam domain 3

Released: 2025-03-01

Industry Trends

Zero-trust architecture becoming mandatory for private cloud deployments
Container and Kubernetes security integration increasingly critical
Automation and security-as-code practices essential for modern infrastructure
Multi-cloud and hybrid security strategies gaining prominence
AI-powered threat detection and response integrated into security platforms

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