Start Your Cisco Security Certification Here
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): |
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300-710 SNCF |
Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF) |
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300-715 SISE |
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300-720 SESA |
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300-725 SWSA |
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300-730 SVPN |
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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. |
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No prerequisites |
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Required Exam(s) |
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Core Exam: |
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Concentration Exams (choose one): |
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300-710 SNCF |
Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF) |
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300-715 SISE |
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300-720 SESA |
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300-725 SWSA |
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300-730 SVPN |
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300-735 SAUTO |
Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions (SAUTO) |
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Recertification |
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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. |
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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. |
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Required Exam(s) |
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Core Exam: |
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CCIE Security Lab Exam |
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Recertification |
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CCIE Security certification is valid for three years. |