Security Solutions and Design Specialist

Designed for Channel Partners, the Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist can assess customer needs, sell, and design Cisco Secure X that protect vital assets, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialists understand the key components of the Cisco Self-Defending Network strategy, including Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Network Admission Control (NAC) and Cisco Security Monitoring Analysis and Response System (CS MARS).

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Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist Prerequisites
Valid Cisco CCDA, CCDP, or any CCIE certification can act as a prerequisite.

Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
642-584 SSSE OR 642-583 SSSE (Last day to test 12/17/2012)	Advanced Security for Systems Engineers v4.0 Smart Services for AM / SE Security Solutions for Systems Engineers (SSSE) v3.0 (for Cisco Channel Partners only; general candidates contact your Cisco Learning Partner for available training) Cisco IronPort: Introduction to HTTP and HTTPS How to Sell Cisco Web Security Solutions

Cisco Security Solutions and Design 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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Note: Effective October 31, 2008 the Lifecycle Services exam is no longer required to achieve the Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist certification. Candidates who achieve the Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist badge by passing exam #642-566 are not required to take Lifecycle Services exam #650-393. However, through January 31, 2009, candidates may achieve the Cisco Security Solutions and Design Specialist badge by passing exam #642-565 and Lifecycle Services exam #650-575. Candidates should insure they study the version of the course that aligns with the exam they intend to take.