Security VPN/Firewall Express

To achieve a Cisco Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization, Cisco requires partners to fulfill each defined job role: Account Manager and SMB Systems Engineer. The Systems Engineer role may be filled by up to two engineers if necessary.

The Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization uses training already included in the Advanced VPN/Security Specialization. This makes having both Specializations redundant. Therefore, partners can choose one or the other program, but cannot have both Specializations.

Because technology continues to evolve, Cisco specialization requirements are subject to change. Please refer to this site often to ensure that you meet all current program requirements before you submit your specialization application.

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The Security VPN/Firewall Express Specialization requirements are as follows:

Account Manager: Responsible for Security VPN/Firewall sales methodology and customer engagement. Required Pre-requisite Cisco Sales Expert (#646-203) NOTE: Exam #646-203 will retire on May 24, 2008. That exam may be used to meet the CSE requirement for this role until that date, after which it will no longer be accepted. The replacement for this exam is #646-204. Candidates for this role are encouraged to pass #646-204 instead of #646-203 beginning January 11, 2008. or Cisco Sales Expert (#646-204) View Learning Map (requires PEC login)

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SMB Sales Engineer: Presales and post-sales engineer; responsible for Security planning and design. This role may be filled by two (2) individuals or by one individual holding all of the credentials listed. Required Pre-requisite Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) CCIE or CCDP supersede CCDA CCIE or CCIP or CCDP or CCNP or CCSP supersede CCNA Required Certification and Exam Cisco Secure VPN Specialist CQS Cisco Secure Firewall Specialist CQS or CCSP View Learning Map (requires PEC login)

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