JN0-231 Security – Associate (JNCIA-SEC) exam is designed for individuals with beginner to intermediate knowledge of security technologies and the Junos operating system.
Exam Type: 65 multiple-choice questions
Exam Length: 90 minutes
Delivery: Administered through Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring
Software Version: Based on Junos OS 21.2
The JN0-231 exam tests your knowledge across several important objectives.
1. SRX Series Devices
You need to be familiar with Juniper’s SRX Series Services Gateways, including their core functions and features. Expect questions about their deployment scenarios and security capabilities.
2. Junos Security Objects
Understanding security objects like address books, services, zones, and applications is essential. You should know how to configure and apply them effectively.
3. Security Policies
Security policies control traffic between different zones. You must know how to create, configure, and troubleshoot security policies, including policy ordering and actions.
4. Juniper Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
You should have a basic understanding of Juniper ATP, including features like malware detection and how ATP integrates with SRX devices for enhanced protection.
5. Network Address Translation (NAT)
Be ready to answer questions on different types of NAT (Source NAT, Destination NAT, Static NAT) and their configurations on Juniper devices.
6. IPsec
You will need to demonstrate knowledge of IPsec VPNs, including basic concepts, configuration steps, and troubleshooting common issues.
7. Unified Threat Management (UTM)
The exam includes coverage of UTM features such as antivirus, antispam, and web filtering. Understanding how UTM protects network traffic is important.
8. Monitoring, Reporting, and Troubleshooting
Monitoring tools and techniques are crucial. You must know how to use Junos CLI commands to monitor security status, generate reports, and troubleshoot common security issues.