What is the MTCSE certification?

MTCSE (MikroTik Certified Security Engineer) is the MikroTik certification dedicated to security: how to protect the router and the network, recognize attacks, and build encrypted connections.

Who is the MTCSE course for?

It is for those responsible for the security of RouterOS-based networks: providers, companies, system integrators. To access the course, you need a valid MTCNA certification.

What will you learn?

Among the topics in the official program:

  • securing the router and management services;
  • firewall oriented to protection;
  • common attacks and how to mitigate them;
  • VPN and encryption;
  • monitoring and logging.

How do you obtain the certification?

By taking the official MikroTik exam, which is held in the classroom at the end of the course.

Course organized by SICE Telecomunicazioni. Original page: sicetelecom.it.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for MTCSE?

A valid MTCNA certification.

Does MTCSE help defend against RouterOS vulnerabilities?

Yes: it teaches you to reduce the router’s exposed surface area, which limits the impact of many vulnerabilities. On this site, you can also find RouterOS CVE sheets with mitigation commands.