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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Netskope
Exam Format
90 min
60-80
70%
Administrator
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
2 years
Retake the current version of the NSK101 exam; Pass a higher-level Netskope certification exam (NSK200 or NSK300); Complete continuing education requirements as specified by Netskope
NSK101 Exam Topics and Domains
NSK101 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Cloud Exchange, Admin Console, Advanced Analytics, Alert Center, and more.
1
Cloud Security Concepts
25%
Common Industry Compliance Standards
Regulatory Compliance FrameworksIndustry-Specific Regulations
- Understand common industry compliance standards
- Apply compliance requirements to cloud security
- Configure Netskope for compliance monitoring
- Generate compliance reports and audit trails
Cloud Service Model Concepts
IaaS, PaaS, SaaS ModelsCloud Deployment Models
- Differentiate between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Understand shared responsibility model
- Apply security controls per service model
- Identify appropriate deployment models for different use cases
Data Protection Methods
Encryption and Protection TechniquesData Loss Prevention
- Understand different encryption methods
- Apply appropriate data protection techniques
- Configure DLP policies in Netskope
- Implement data classification strategies
Web Security and Traffic Steering
Secure Web Gateway ConceptsAdvanced Threat Protection
- Understand web security concepts
- Configure traffic steering methods
- Implement SSL/TLS inspection
- Deploy threat protection mechanisms
Identity and Access Management
IAM and Least PrivilegeZero Trust Principles
- Apply principle of least privilege
- Configure identity integration
- Implement access controls
- Deploy zero trust architecture
2
Netskope Platform Concepts Basics
25%
Deployment Modes
Inline vs API DeploymentAgent vs Agentless
- Understand deployment architectures
- Select appropriate deployment mode
- Configure deployment components
- Optimize for performance and security
Platform Architecture
NewEdge InfrastructureSASE Architecture
- Understand Netskope architecture
- Describe NewEdge infrastructure
- Optimize performance
- Plan SASE deployments
Security Controls
Policy FrameworkUser and Entity Behavior Analytics
- Create effective policies
- Understand policy evaluation
- Manage policy lifecycle
- Implement behavioral analytics
Risk Management
Cloud Confidence IndexRisk Assessment Framework
- Assess cloud application risk
- Use CCI for decision making
- Manage shadow IT
- Implement risk-based controls
3
Netskope Platform Management
25%
Traffic Steering Configuration
Steering MethodsAdvanced Steering Configurations
- Configure traffic steering methods
- Implement appropriate steering for use cases
- Troubleshoot steering issues
- Optimize traffic flow
Basic Platform Configuration
Initial Setup and ConfigurationOrganization Settings
- Complete initial platform setup
- Configure user management
- Integrate with enterprise systems
- Establish organizational structure
Administration Tasks
Day-to-Day AdministrationMonitoring and Health Checks
- Perform administrative tasks
- Manage platform components
- Maintain platform health
- Implement best practices
Integration Management
Third-Party IntegrationsCloud Risk Exchange
- Configure integrations
- Manage API connections
- Implement Cloud Exchange
- Automate workflows
4
Netskope Platform Monitoring
25%
Cloud Risk Identification
Using Cloud Confidence IndexShadow IT Discovery
- Monitor cloud application risk
- Identify high-risk applications
- Track risk trends
- Manage shadow IT effectively
Event Monitoring
Security Event AnalysisThreat Hunting
- Configure event monitoring
- Investigate security events
- Respond to incidents
- Conduct threat hunting
Reporting and Analytics
Dashboard and ReportingCompliance Reporting
- Create custom reports
- Build dashboards
- Export and analyze data
- Generate compliance reports
Performance Monitoring
Platform PerformanceDigital Experience Management
- Monitor platform performance
- Identify performance issues
- Optimize user experience
- Plan capacity requirements
How do I earn this certification?
Passing NSK101 earns the Netskope Certified Cloud Security Administrator certification. It sits in the Cloud Security / SASE track.
Next Level Options
- NSK200 - Netskope Certified Cloud Security Integrator (NCCSI)Advanced integration, API, and implementation skills
- NSK300 - Netskope Certified Cloud Security Expert (NCCSE)Expert-level architecture, design, and advanced troubleshooting
Alternative Paths
- NSK201 - Netskope DLP Specialist Deep focus on Data Loss Prevention
- NSK202 - Netskope ZTNA Specialist Focus on Zero Trust Network Access
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-26
- Announcement date: 2024-01-26
Updates
- AI-Driven DEM 2024.3 New monitoring capabilities added to Platform Monitoring domain • Release date: 2024-09-15
- DLP On Demand 1.0 API-based DLP added to Data Protection topics • Release date: 2024-08-20
- Cloud TAP GA Packet capture added to troubleshooting topics • Release date: 2024-09-10
- GenAI Security Controls 2024.2 AI security added to policy management and DLP topics • Release date: 2024-07-25
- Cloud Risk Exchange (CRE) 2.0 Enhanced integration capabilities in Platform Management domain • Release date: 2024-09-01
- NewEdge Network Continuous Expansion 50+ data centers globally, updated performance metrics • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Security Administrators and Security Engineers.
- Netskope Security Cloud Introductory Online Technical Training
- 6-12 months hands-on experience with Netskope products
- Understanding of cloud security concepts and SASE architecture
- Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS)
- Familiarity with cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Experience with identity and access management concepts