Cisco Security Certification

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Achieving Cisco Security certification proves your skills with security solutions. The new Cisco Security certification program prepares you for today’s professional- and expert-level job roles in security technologies.

New certification requirements start Feb 24, 2020.

Specialist Security

Become a Cisco Certified Specialist by passing any concentration exam, except for CCNA

Concentration Exams (choose one):

300-710 SNCF

Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF)

300-715 SISE

300-720 SESA

300-725 SWSA

300-730 SVPN

300-735 SAUTO

Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions (SAUTO)

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security

To earn CCNP Security certification, you must pass two exams: a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice.

No prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for CCNP Security, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.

 

CCNP candidates often also have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

Required Exam(s)

Recommended Training

Core Exam:
300-701 SCOR

Concentration Exams (choose one):

300-710 SNCF

Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF)

300-715 SISE

300-720 SESA

300-725 SWSA

300-730 SVPN

300-735 SAUTO

Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions (SAUTO)

Recertification

CCNP Security certification is valid for three years.

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security

To earn CCIE Security, you must pass two exams: a core exam and a hands-on lab exam.

No prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE Security, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.

 

CCIE candidates are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimizing security technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.

Required Exam(s)

Recommended Training

Core Exam:
300-701 SCOR

CCIE Security Lab Exam

Recertification

CCIE Security certification is valid for three years.