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F5 401 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | F5 |
| Exam Name: | Security Solutions |
| Exam Number: | 401 |
| Passing Score: | 245 (scaled, out of 350) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | F5 Certified BIG-IP Administrator F5 Certified Technology Specialist (LTM, ASM, APM, DNS) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 (65 scored, 5 pilot) |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | US$180 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based, Exhibit-based |
| Recommended Training: | F5 Official Training 401 Exam Blueprint |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration F5 Official Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: | F5 401 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored: Test Center (Pearson VUE) or Online |
| Pre Condition: | Valid F5-CA, BIG-IP; F5-CTS, BIG-IP LTM; F5-CTS, BIG-IP ASM; F5-CTS, BIG-IP APM certifications required |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.f5.com/exams/security-solutions-401 |
F5 401 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Security Technologies and Solutions | 35% | - BIG-IP ASM / Advanced WAF - BIG-IP AFM - Firewall and Network Security - BIG-IP APM - Access and Identity - Integration with LTM, DNS, BIG-IQ - IP Intelligence, WebSafe, MobileSafe |
| Security Requirements and Architecture | 25% | - Apply security principles and frameworks - Identify security threats and business impact - Design security architectures aligned with requirements |
| Deployment, Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 20% | - Implement and configure security solutions - Monitor and maintain security policies - Multi-module troubleshooting and incident analysis |
| Incident Response and Mitigation | 20% | - Apply mitigation strategies - Detect and analyze security incidents - Document and report security events |
F5 Security Solutions Sample Questions:
1. When analyzing external threat research, which of the following factors should be prioritized to determine the potential impact on a financial institution?
Response:
A) Historical weather data
B) IT infrastructure upgrade schedule
C) Recent attacks on similar organizations
D) Employee satisfaction surveys
2. Which solution is effective in mitigating SQL injection attacks?
Response:
A) Implementing strong employee passwords
B) Increasing server bandwidth
C) Installing a new web server
D) Validating and sanitizing user input
3. Scenario: Your organization needs to implement a solution to address a new GDPR compliance requirement. The proposed solution must integrate with existing systems and ensure data protection across all locations.
What steps should you take?
Response:
A) Implement the solution immediately without testing.
B) Evaluate the technical integration capabilities of the solution.
C) Choose a solution that only covers a portion of the organization's data.
D) Consider the cost implications of not meeting GDPR requirements.
4. Which of the following should be done after configuring network firewall protection on F5 technology?
Response:
A) Increase all firewall rule timeouts
B) Allow unrestricted outbound traffic
C) Conduct a security audit to verify configurations
D) Disable logging to improve performance
5. Which scenario would necessitate the use of BIG-IQ for centralized management and visibility in an organization?
Response:
A) A small business with a single office location
B) A startup operating exclusively in a cloud environment
C) An organization using only third-party security services
D) A global enterprise with multiple data centers
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: C | Question # 2 Answer: D | Question # 3 Answer: B,D | Question # 4 Answer: C | Question # 5 Answer: D |
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