Cisco Certified Security Professional
The Cisco Certified Security Professional Certification (CCSP) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP, a network
Cisco Certified Security Professional
The Cisco Certified Security Professional Certification (CCSP) validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP, 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
Information Assurance Supplemental Resources
Cisco Certified Security Professional Prerequisite
CCNA Security OR CCNA + SND* *SND last day to test is November 17, 2008.
Candidates for CCSP will now need only four exams (three required, one elective) with the introduction of the new CCNA Security as a prerequisite, instead of the five exams required today (four required, one elective). ** Retired exams that have been passed may be used towards exam requirements for three years.
Cisco Certified Security Professional Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-552 SND Last day to test 11/17/2008
Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND)
642-503 SNRS
Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
642-523 SNPA Last day to test 1/16/2009
Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA)
642-524 SNAF Available 8/29/2008
Securing Networks with ASA Foundation
642-533 IPS
Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Elective Exam(s)
Elective Training
642-513 HIPS Last day to test 11/17/2008 OR 642-591 CANAC OR 642-544 MARS OR 642-515 SNAA Available 8/29/2008
Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent (HIPS)
OR Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance (CANAC) OR Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System (MARS) OR Networks with ASA Advanced
Cisco Certified Security Professional Recertification
CCSP certifications are valid for three years. To recertify, pass any 642 exam that is part of the professional level curriculum after 01/01/06, or pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam.
