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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Juniper
Exam Format
90 min
65
Not publicly disclosed
Professional
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass any Juniper Expert-level certification exam; Pass the current JNCIP-SEC exam (JN0-637); Attend eligible Juniper training courses for continuing education credits
JN0-637 Exam Topics and Domains
JN0-637 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with SRX Series, Security Director, Juniper ATP Cloud, vSRX Series, and more.
1
Troubleshooting Security Policies and Security Zones
12.5%
Troubleshooting and Monitoring Tools
Troubleshooting ToolsLogging and TracingPolicy and Zone Monitoring
- Demonstrate how to troubleshoot security policies using appropriate tools
- Demonstrate how to monitor security zones and their configurations
- Configure and analyze logging and tracing for security components
2
Logical Systems and Tenant Systems
12.5%
Logical Systems
Logical System ConceptsLogical System Configuration
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of logical systems
- Explain administrative roles and security profiles in LSYS
- Demonstrate logical system communication configuration
Tenant Systems
Tenant System ConceptsTenant System Configuration
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of tenant systems
- Explain primary system and tenant system administrator roles
- Understand tenant system capacity and limitations
3
Layer 2 Security
12.5%
Layer 2 Security Modes
Transparent ModeMixed ModeSecure Wire
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of Layer 2 Security
- Demonstrate how to configure transparent mode
- Demonstrate how to configure mixed mode
- Demonstrate how to configure secure wire
Advanced Layer 2 Features
MACsecEVPN-VXLAN Security
- Describe MACsec concepts and operations
- Describe EVPN-VXLAN security functionalities
- Demonstrate how to configure and monitor Layer 2 Security features
4
Advanced Network Address Translation (NAT)
12.5%
Advanced NAT Concepts
Persistent NATDNS DoctoringIPv6 NAT
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of advanced NAT
- Explain persistent NAT and address persistence differences
- Describe DNS doctoring functionality and use cases
- Demonstrate how to configure IPv6 NAT scenarios
Advanced NAT Scenarios
NAT TroubleshootingComplex NAT Configurations
- Demonstrate how to configure advanced NAT scenarios
- Demonstrate how to troubleshoot NAT issues
- Demonstrate how to monitor NAT performance and utilization
5
Advanced IPsec VPNs
12.5%
IPsec VPN Architectures
Hub-and-Spoke VPNsPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI)Auto Discovery VPNs (ADVPNs)
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of advanced IPsec VPNs
- Demonstrate how to implement hub-and-spoke VPNs
- Demonstrate how to configure PKI for Junos security devices
- Demonstrate how to configure and monitor ADVPNs
Advanced IPsec Features
Routing with IPsecOverlapping IP AddressesDynamic GatewaysIPsec Class of Service (CoS)
- Demonstrate how to configure routing protocols with IPsec
- Explain NAT interoperability with IPsec
- Describe CoS features with IPsec VPNs
- Configure IPsec with overlapping addresses
- Configure IPsec when using dynamic gateway IP addresses
IPsec Troubleshooting
IKE Phase 1 and Phase 2 TroubleshootingIPsec Logging and DebuggingIPsec Case Studies
- Describe general troubleshooting for IPsec VPNs
- Demonstrate how to troubleshoot IKE Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Configure and analyze logging for IPsec VPNs
- Apply troubleshooting skills to IPsec case studies
6
Advanced Policy-Based Routing (APBR)
12.5%
APBR Concepts and Configuration
APBR ProfilesAPBR PoliciesRouting Instances with APBRAPBR Options and Features
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of advanced policy-based routing
- Explain APBR profiles and policies
- Describe routing instances in APBR context
- Understand APBR options including AppQoE
- Demonstrate how to configure advanced policy-based routing
- Demonstrate how to monitor APBR performance
7
Multinode High Availability (HA)
12.5%
Multinode HA Concepts
HA ArchitectureDeployment Modes
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of multinode HA
- Explain multinode HA concepts and benefits
- Compare chassis cluster versus multinode HA
- Understand deployment modes for multinode HA
Multinode HA Configuration
Services Redundancy Group (SRG)Interchassis LinkActive Node BehaviorMultinode HA Monitoring
- Describe Services Redundancy Group (SRG) functionality
- Explain interchassis link configuration and requirements
- Understand active/active and active/passive modes
- Explain active node determination and enforcement
- Demonstrate how to configure multinode HA
- Demonstrate how to monitor multinode HA
8
Automated Threat Mitigation
12.5%
Automated Threat Mitigation Concepts
Third-Party IntegrationMulticloud Integration
- Describe the concepts, operations, or functionalities of Automated Threat Mitigation
- Explain third-party or multicloud integration options
- Understand Juniper Connected Security architecture
Secure Enterprise Use Case
Secure Enterprise ArchitectureAutomated Response Actions
- Describe Secure Enterprise use case
- Explain automated threat mitigation workflows
- Understand integration with Juniper ATP Cloud and Security Director
How do I earn this certification?
Passing JN0-637 earns the JNCIP-SEC certification. It sits in the Security Track track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
JNCIE-SEC Lab - Security, Expert (JNCIE-SEC) Expert-level security certification, highest level in Security track
Alternative Paths
- JN0-664 - JNCIP-SPComplementary skills for service provider environments with security focus
- JN0-649 - JNCIP-ENTComplementary enterprise networking skills alongside security
- JN0-480 - JNCIS-DC Data center security and EVPN-VXLAN expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024
- Announcement date: 2017
Updates
- EVPN-VXLAN Security Junos OS 22.2+ Layer 2 Security domain now includes EVPN-VXLAN tunnel security • Release date: 2022
- Multinode High Availability Enhanced in recent releases Full domain dedicated to multinode HA in current exam version • Release date: 2020+
- Advanced Policy-Based Routing (APBR) Application Quality of Experience (AppQoE) APBR domain expanded to include AppQoE features • Release date: 2021+
- Automated Threat Mitigation Juniper Connected Security New domain added covering third-party and multicloud integrations • Release date: Ongoing evolution
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Network security professionals and Security engineers working with Juniper SRX Series devices.
Exam Code: JN0-333; Exam Name: Security, Specialist (JNCIS-SEC); Certification Name: JNCIS-SEC
- Strong skill level in TCP/IP, Layer 2 Ethernet, security policies, and security concepts
- General understanding of stateful firewalls, NAT, and IPsec
- Experience with Juniper SRX Series devices
- Completion of Introduction to Juniper Security and Juniper Security courses
- Experience with packet captures and network troubleshooting