Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Skill Level: Advanced                            Status: Active                           

Certification Summary:
For individuals who secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs. This includes Cisco Router IOS (ISR) and Catalyst Switch security features, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), secure VPN connectivity, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Cisco Security Agent (CSA), Security Enterprise and Device Management, Network Admission Control (NAC) as well as techniques to optimize these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.

Initial requirements:
You must hold a valid CCNA - Security or any CCIE designation. You must then pass 4 additional exams (3 core and 1 elective). The 3 core exams are: Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS); Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (SNAF); and Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS). Electives include: Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance (CANAC); Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS); and Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA). Exams cost $150 each. Training is available but not required.

Continuing requirements:
Certification is valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum or any CCIE/CCDE written exam before the certification expiration date.

Low Cost: $600   High Cost: $0

Online resources:
A Cisco CCSP certification package containing training for exams 642-552 (SND), 642-504 (SNRS), 642-523 (SNPA), 642-533 (IPS), 642-513 (HIPS)is available from our partner CBT Nuggets. Visit CBT Nuggets for a full list of training options.

Offline resources:
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