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Earning your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification proves that you can step into the ever-evolving network landscape and protect the infrastructures that clients rely on.

CCNP Security

Earning your Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification proves that you can step into the ever-evolving network landscape and protect the infrastructures that clients rely on.

Why certify?
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Provide top-tier security against cyberthreats

Prove your skills in all things security infrastructure, including network, cloud, and content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility, and enforcement.

Security concepts

Identify common threats and vulnerabilities. Understand key concepts like encryption, virtual private networks (VPNs), and techniques used to prevent attacks.

Network security

Compare security solutions, be able to set up and manage firewalls, implement preventative security measures, and configure secure remote access solutions.

Securing the cloud

Describe different clouds and services, and understand how to securely manage cloud applications.

Content security

Understand how to redirect and capture web traffic, verify user identities, compare security solutions, and set up email security features, such as spam filtering and encryption.
CCNP Security Certification

CCNP Security

How it works

No formal prerequisites necessary

There are no formal prerequisites for this certificate.

Learners often also have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.

Example learner profiles

Professional-level certifications expand on the foundations of associate-level certifications. They cover more advanced topics and allow candidates to hone in on a specific focus area of their choice. Many professional-level certification candidates are looking to prove they’re the best of the best in a specialized field.
To earn the CCNP Security certification, you'll need to pass two exams: A core exam and one of seven CCNP Security concentration exams.

Getting started

To earn this certification, you'll need to pass two exams:

  • A core exam
  • One of seven CCNP Security concentration exams

A variety of resources are available to help you study - from guided learning to self-study and a community forum.

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Maintain your certification

Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.

Resources

CCNP Security summary

Get a quick primer about the CCNP Security certification program and what it takes to earn your certification.

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CCNP Security training videos

Use these videos as a starting point for learning about the CCNP Security certification exam and some of its topics.

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SCOR study materials

Prepare for your Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies certification exam with official Cisco training or study on your own with self-study resources found on the Cisco Learning Network.

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