Every organization has data, facilities, and workflow processes that are mission critical to their success. As more organizations make greater use of the Internet, it becomes critical that businesses defend their networks against attacks. Productivity gains and returns on company investments are at risk if the network is not defended.
Cisco protects business from end to end, enabling business growth and increased productivity. Unlike point security products that leave vulnerable gaps, comprehensive solutions from Cisco embed integrated, layered security throughout your entire network to tie separate technologies and applications into a single, secure whole.
Together with responsive, qualified partners, Cisco provides the components and training to build and maintain an effective security system that can safeguard your company's ability to generate revenue. Regardless of the size of your business, Cisco network security products and Cisco IOS(r) Software help keep your network secure.
To help meet your needs, on November 19, 2002, Cisco will announce the new Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) and three new security Cisco Qualified Specialists the Cisco Firewall Specialist, the Cisco VPN Specialist, and the Cisco IDS Specialist. Cisco is launching this new professional level security certification in response to the heightened need for knowledgeable network professionals who can design, build, and implement complete end-to-end security solutions coupled with an industry demand to provide a certification career path in the IT security market. This new certification provides an individual with professional level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco Secure networks.
To become a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) you need to hold a valid CCNA(r) certification and complete and pass the following exams:
Exam
Recommended training
9E0-571 CSPFA
or
9E0-111 CSPFA
Cisco Secure Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) 2.1
Cisco Secure Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) 3.0
9E0-570 CSVPN
or
9E0-121 CSVPN
Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN ) 2.0
Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN ) 3.0
640-442 MCNS
or
640-100 MCNS
Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) 2.0
Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) 3.0
9E0-572 IDSPM
or
9E0-100 CSIDS
Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS) 2.1
Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS) 3.0
9E0-131 CSI
Cisco SAFE Implementation (CSI) 1.0
The recommended training to prepare for the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification is offered through the global network of authorized Cisco Learning Partners.
Now until September 30, 2003, individuals who currently hold the Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification can upgrade their certification to become a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) by taking one new exam, Cisco SAFE Implementation (CSI 9EO-131). Candidates with Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification have already demonstrated their knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks. Therefore, if they maintain their CCNA status and pass this additional exam, they can become a Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP).
Like other professional level Cisco certifications, the Cisco Certified Security Professional is valid for three years.
New Cisco Qualified Specialists for Firewall, VPN, and IDS
The three new Cisco Qualified Specialists are being launched to address the needs of individuals who want to validate skills in specific areas of network security. These individuals most likely work in organizations that have installed or are about to install Cisco security products.
To earn the new focused certifications, you need to hold a valid CCNA certification and complete and pass the following exams:
Focused Certification
Exam
Recommended training
Cisco Firewall Specialist
640-100 MCNS
and
9E0-111 CSPFA
Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) 3.0
Cisco Secure PIX(r) Firewall Advanced (CSPFA) 3.0
Cisco VPN Specialist
640-100 MCNS
and
9E0-121 CSVPN
Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) 3.0
Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks (CSVPN ) 3.0
Cisco IDS Specialist
640-100 MCNS
and
9E0-100 CSIDS
Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) 3.0
Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS) 3.0
Individuals can still earn the Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification until February 28, 2003. After that date, this focused certification will no longer be offered. For those who have already earned the Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification, the certification remains valid until two years from date of achievement.
Like all other focused Cisco certifications, all three new Cisco Security Specialist certifications are valid for two years.
Reminder: To apply your Cisco Career Certification or Cisco Qualified Specialist toward any Cisco Partner Specializations, you must read and accept the terms of the Cisco Career Certifications Agreement. Failure to complete this step will prohibit processing of any certification or specialization applications.
For details on the new Cisco security certifications, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/training.