Symantec 250-424 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Broadcom (formerly Symantec) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administration of Symantec Data Loss Prevention 14.5 |
| Exam Number: | 250-424 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Version-dependent, no fixed expiration |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–75 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Related Certifications: | Symantec Certified Specialist (SCS) – DLP |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based Questions |
| Exam Price: | USD 250 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Recommended Training: | DLP 14.5 Administration Training Symantec DLP 14.5 Install & Deploy Course |
| Exam Registration: | Broadcom Education Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 3–9 months hands-on experience with DLP 14.5 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/security |
Symantec 250-424 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Policy Management | 25% | - Data Classification and Fingerprinting - Rule Creation and Content Matching - Policy Deployment and Tuning |
| Topic 2: Incident Response and Management | 15% | - Workflow and Escalation - Compliance and Audit Reporting - Incident Review and Remediation |
| Topic 3: Reporting and Analytics | 5% | - Dashboard and Alert Configuration - Built-in and Custom Reports |
| Topic 4: Maintenance and Troubleshooting | 15% | - Backup, Restore and Upgrades - Log Analysis and Troubleshooting - System Health Monitoring |
| Topic 5: DLP Architecture and Components | 20% | - System Requirements and Deployment Planning - Enforce Server, Detection Servers, Endpoint Agents - Database and Infrastructure Design |
| Topic 6: Installation and Configuration | 20% | - Integrations with Directory Services - Server and Agent Installation - Initial Setup and Configuration |
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