CCSP
CCSP
Certified Security Professional (CCSP) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs. The CCSP curriculum emphasizes 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. In addition, CCSP leverages the new CCNA Security certification as a prerequisite.
Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional Recognition CNSS 4013 Recognition: The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) recognized that Cisco security courseware meets the 4013A training standard.
On October 19, 2010, Learning@Cisco announced the evolution of the CCSP certification to CCNP Security. CCSP exams will remain available until April 2011 and individuals can still obtain a new CCSP certification until October 2011. Individuals can recertify their existing CCSP certification by following the normal recertification process. In addition, CCSP certified individuals that have passed recognized CCNP Security exams may be eligible to receive their CCNP Security certification. Learn more For answers to your questions regarding CCSP Security, access the CCNP Security FAQ. For more information on exam options to achieve your CCSP certification, access the CCSP certification tool. Learn more about CCSP Certification or CCNP Security Certification.
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-504 SNRS Last day to test: April 8, 2011 OR OR 642-637 SECURE v1.0
Secure v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SECURE v1.0) Securing Networks with ASA Foundation (SNAF)
OR
Securing Networks with PIX and ASA Although the 642-522 SNPA exam is currently unavailable, it is considered a qualifying exam
OR
642-523 SNPA EOL: November 17, 2008 Securing Networks with PIX and ASA Although the 642-523 SNPA exam is currently unavailable, it is considered a qualifying exam
OR
FIREWALL v1.0
642-533 IPS v6.0 Last day to test: May 31, 2011 OR
642-591 CANAC
642-545 MARS
OR
642-515 SNAA Last day to test: April 8, 2011 Securing Networks with ASA Advanced (SNAA) OR Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions (VPN v1.0) 642-647 VPN v1.0