CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) is one of the significant certification offered by Cisco Company. This certification is especially designed for the system and network security professionals. This credential confirms the higher knowledge and proficiency of a professional which is essential for Cisco networks security. With this certification, a network expert can express his abilities regarding security and management of network infrastructure. Any networking professional having this certificate can mitigate threats/faults and protect productivity at reduced costs. Cisco CCSP set of courses include the following topics.
• Cisco Router IOS (ISR)
• 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)
Methods to use these technologies effectively in sole and integrated network security solution are also included in this curriculum. Only CCNA security certified professionals are considered eligible to appear in CCSP certification exam.
Following is the list of compulsory exams in which candidates have to appear to become CCSP certified.
• Cisco 642-504-SNRS (Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches)
• Cisco 642-524-SNAF (Securing Networks with ASA Foundation)
• Cisco 642-533-IPS (Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System)
Along with compulsory exams, candidates are required to select one of the elective exams to get CCSP certificate.
• 642-591-CANAC (Implementing Cisco NAC Appliance)
• 642-545-MARS (Implementing Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System)
• Cisco 642-515-SNAA (Securing Networks with ASA Advanced)
