Guest

IT Certification and Career Paths

February 28, 2003 - Cisco Security Specialist 1

Security

  
 

Cisco Security Specialist certifications focus on the growing network security market. Cisco Security Specialist 1 shows proficiency in designing, installing, and supporting Cisco security solutions.

After February 28, 2003, no additional Cisco Security Specialist 1 certificates will be issued. Candidates currently working toward this certification can either complete their Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification prior to that time or use the exams they have already passed towards the Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification.
Retired February 28, 2003

To obtain a Cisco Career Certification, you must read and accept the terms of the Cisco Career Certifications and Confidentiality Agreement. Failure to complete this step will prohibit processing of any Cisco Career Certification application.


Cisco Security Specialist 1 Prerequisites
Valid CCNA certification
Cisco Security Specialist 1 Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s) Recommended Training
640-442 MCNS
Available until Feb. 28, 2003

OR

640-100 MCNS
Formerly MCNS 2.0. No training currently available for 640-442 preparation.

OR

Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS 3.0)
9E0-571 CSPFA
Available until Feb. 28, 2003

OR

9E0-111 CSPFA
Formerly CSPFA 2.1. No training currently available for 9E0-571 preparation.

OR

Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA 3.0)
9E0-572 IDSPM
Available until Feb. 28, 2003

OR

9E0-100 CSIDS
Formerly (CSIDS 2.1). No training currently available for 9E0-572 preparation.

OR

Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System (CSIDS 3.0)
9E0-570 CSVPN
Available until Feb. 28, 2003

OR

9E0-121 CSVPN
Formerly CSVPN 2.0. No training currently available for 9E0-570 preparation.

OR

Cisco Secure VPN (CSVPN 3.0)
Cisco Security Specialist 1 Recertification
Because this certification is retiring after February 28, 2003, there is no recertification option available. Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification holders are encouraged to pursue the new Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) which is valid for 3 years. Until September 30, 2003, those with a Cisco Security Specialist 1 certification and valid CCNA (or equivalent certification) can become a CCSP by passing only one additional exam, 9E0-131 CSI.

Related Information
CCIE Security
Security Product Information

Top