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You don't need me to inform you that security is the #1 concern in today's networks. With that in mind, your profession path must consist of some security certifications, or you will be left behind.

Cisco's Cisco Certified Security Specialist (CCSP) certification demands a candidate be nicely-rounded and effectively-versed in Cisco security measures. In addition to the difficultly we've all come to count on from a Cisco exam, this five-exam path covers each and every major aspect of network security (from Cisco's viewpoint, anyway!)

You ought to hold a valid CCNA certification to earn your CCSP.

Generally, the 1st exam CCSP candidates take is Securing Networks With Cisco Routers An Switches (SNRS), followed by Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND). Following you have nailed these two exams, which naturally concentrate on devices a lot more familiar to CCNAs and CCNPs, you will be faced with three exams that are far more precise to Cisco security devices.

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Your PIX information will be tested with the Securing Networks With PIX and ASA (SNPA) exam, followed by the Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention Method (IPS) exam.

In October 2005, the final exam is scheduled to adjust from a VPN exam (CSVPN, Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks) to Securing Hosts Employing Cisco Security Agent (HIPS). If you're just finding started on the CCSP track, you'll be taking the HIPS exam. (Insert your own joke right here.)

The CCSP is valid for three years to recertify, you are going to need to pass the 642-541 CSI exam or any CCIE written exam. As usually, this is topic to alter, and you must bookmark Cisco's Studying page (found off the principal Cisco webpage) to make certain you are aware of the most current alterations to Cisco certification and recertification needs.

Not only ought to you know how to secure your network, you also require to secure your present job and the possibilities for your future. By pursuing and obtaining the CCSP, you will do all 3 at when.