CCSP CertYourself Section

The Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification validates knowledge and skills in key areas of network security including identity, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems and security management. This new career certification provides professional-level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco security solutions. Because these security professionals understand major networking protocols, procedures, and how to integrate security devices with the underlying network, they are prepared to build secure networks that protect an organization’s IT investments. Candidates for the CCSP are most likely to be actively involved in developing business solutions and designing and delivering multiple levels of security for underlying network architectures.

The CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification or the CCIP (Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional) certification is a prerequisite for the CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) certification.

The CCSP certification is valid for three years. To recertify, a candidate must pass the current version of appropriate security exams.

Exam Requirements

To gain the CCSP certification, candidates are required to pass five exams.
The five exams include:

642-501 Securing Cisco IOS Networks
642-521 Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced
642-531 Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System
642-511 Cisco Secure VPN
642-541 Cisco SAFE Implementation