Cisco IPS Specialist

Cisco security certifications focus on the growing need for knowledgeable network professionals who can implement complete security solutions. Cisco IPS Specialist can operate and monitor Cisco IOS Software and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technologies to prevent, understand, and respond to intrusion attempts.

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Cisco IPS Specialist Prerequisites
Valid CCNA Security or CCNA + SND* or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

* Last day for using this pre-requisite is November 17,2011

Cisco IPS Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
642-533 IPS**	Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

** Past exam versions accepted for three years after date passed

Cisco IPS Specialist Recertification
Complete one of the following recertification options every two years: Re-take and pass all exams for each Specialist certification indicated on the specific certification page. Please note: this includes ALL exams whether refreshed or not. Pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam Achieving or recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.

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