CCSP Certification
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional
Recognition
Important Information Regarding CCSP Certification Exam
Paths
The Cisco exams, Securing Network
Devices (SND), and the elective exam Securing Hosts Using Cisco
Security Agent (HIPS) are now retired effective November 17, 2008.
Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA), reached end of life on
1/18/2009. Candidates testing for their CCSP certification, who
have passed the SND, HIPS or SNPA exams may use them towards their
certification for three years from the day on which they passed the
test. In addition, the exams, Securing Networks with Cisco Routers
and Switches (642-503 SNRS) and Implementing Cisco Security
Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (642-544 MARS) reached end
of life on 1/18/2009 and have been refreshed. Candidates testing
for their CCSP certification who have passed the 642-503 SNRS or
642-544 MARS exams may use them towards their certification for
three years from the day on which they passed the test.
Candidates wishing to start studying
for the MARS exam and / or the SNRS exam to meet their CCSP
certification requirements should test using the new 642-504 SNRS
exam and / or the new 642-545 MARS exam(s).
Prerequisites
CCNA Security
Target Audience
This
certification is intended for network technicians whose role is to
secure and manage network infrastructures
Requirements:
Cisco
Certified Security Professional Exams & Recommended
Training
| Required Exams |
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642-504 SNRS
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Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
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642-524 SNAF
642-533 IPS |
Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (SNAF)
Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
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| Elective Exams(s) |
Elective Training |
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642-591 CANAC
OR
642-545 MARS
OR
642-515 SNAA
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Implementing Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance (CANAC)
OR
Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response
System (MARS)
OR
Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA)
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Cisco Certified Security
Professional Recertification
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Cisco professional level certifications (CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, CCSP,
CCVP, and CCIP) are 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.
Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above
automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level
certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last
certification achieved.
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