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(HPE6-A88)
HPE Networking ClearPass
About the Certification
This is a specialized certification from HPE – Hewlett Packard Enterprise within the Aruba Networking Security track. It focuses on the operation and administration of the Aruba ClearPass platform for Identity and Access Control (NAC – Network Access Control).
It is considered a core certification for engineers working with authorization policies, network security, role management, and secure access control across wired and wireless enterprise environments. The certification concentrates on ClearPass Policy Manager, authentication mechanisms such as 802.1X and MAC Authentication, authorization and role mapping, guest access and BYOD workflows, device profiling, enforcement policies, and ClearPass integration with Aruba CX and WLAN. It also emphasizes security visibility, monitoring, and control, making it a central certification for any engineer working in NAC or Zero Trust architectures within Aruba networks.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into six main sections:
- ClearPass Fundamentals and Architecture
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- Overview of Aruba ClearPass
- System components and architecture
- Role of ClearPass in Network Access Control (NAC)
- Enterprise use cases
- Operations, Troubleshooting, and Best Practices
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- ClearPass administration and operations
- Common troubleshooting scenarios
- High availability and backup
- Production environment best practices
- Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
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- Implementing NAC on wired networks
- Secure wireless access
- IoT device profiling
- Network segmentation
- Security Integration and Monitoring
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- Access policy design
- Role-based and context-aware access
- Enforcement profiles
- Guest access and BYOD
- Access Control for Wired, Wireless, and IoT Devices
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- Implementing NAC on wired networks
- Secure wireless access
- IoT device profiling
- Network segmentation
- Policy Management and Role-Based Access
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- Access policy design
- Role-based and context-aware access
- Enforcement profiles
- Guest access and BYOD
Exam Details :
- Exam code: HPE6-A88
- Question types: Multiple-choice questions + Practical ClearPass scenarios + NAC configuration and administration questions AAA questions + Guest Access, Onboard + OnGuard questions ClearPass integration with Active Directory questions
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: 50
- Language: English
- Passing score: Approximately 70%
- Exam fee: USD 145–260 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: 3 years
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not required.
However, it is recommended to have basic NAC knowledge, introductory familiarity with ClearPass Policy Manager, a solid understanding of authentication and authorization concepts, and general network security fundamentals.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong career path in network access management and security using HPE ClearPass, especially in policy configuration, authentication, and connected device management, the HPE Networking ClearPass certification track is the strongest option.
What are the main uses of the HPE Networking ClearPass certification ?
- HPE ASE – Compute Integrator – Progressing to advanced implementation and integration stages
- Virtualization (VMware / HCI) – Understanding server operations in virtualized environments
- Storage Fundamentals (HPE / Vendor-Neutral) – Integrating compute with storage platforms
- Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure – Connecting on-premises data centers with cloud environments
- Pre-Sales & Solution Architecture – Moving into solution design and technical leadership roles
Your First Step Toward Secure Network Access Management :
This certification provides a strong foundation for implementing and managing identity and access policies in enterprise networks using ClearPass. It is a key step before advancing to Professional and Expert levels in the Aruba Security track.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Network Security Engineers
- NAC / ClearPass Specialists
- Wired and Wireless Network Security Teams
- Network and Infrastructure Engineers
- Anyone working with identity-based access control in networks