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title: Private Cloud Security Administrator
url: https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification/vcp-pcs
description: VMware vDefend Lateral Security & Advanced Threat Prevention 9.x Training
---

# Private Cloud Security Administrator

## VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator

## Overview
The VMware Certified Professional - Private Cloud Security Administrator (VCP-PCS Admin) certification validates the skills required to secure a VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud using distributed and gateway firewalls, advanced threat prevention, and security intelligence to enable zero-trust architectures with VMware vDefend. To achieve this level of certification, candidates must pass this proctored exam that is based on a combination of training material, commonly referenced product documentation, and real-world job scenarios. This exam targets IT Professionals using VMware vDefend in a Pre-Sales, Architect, Implementer, or Support role.

- [Register for Exam](https://cp.certmetrics.com/vmware)
- [Exam Study Guide](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/vmware-vdefend-lateral-security-and-advanced-threat-prevention-9-x-administrator)

### Exam Details
- Language: English
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Number of Questions: 75
- Format: Multiple Choice Multiple Selection, Multiple Choice
- Passing Score: 70%
- Pricing: $250

## Recommended Courses
- [VMware vDefend Lateral Security & Advanced Threat Prevention 9.x Training](https://brocade.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?ouid=12285&returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d7428157d-b545-48f3-86a0-267b05e4754f)

## Required Exams
VMware vDefend Lateral Security & Advanced Threat Prevention 9.x Administrator (6V0-23.26)

## Exam Resources
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### Certification Community
- [Learn more](https://community.broadcom.com/education/communities/communityhomeblogs?CommunityKey=b905dfa2-2058-4a55-9652-715e0b3b13fd)

### Learning@Broadcom
- [Learn more](https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/elibrary)

### Tech Docs
- [Learn more](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/)