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Provide top-tier security against cyberthreats
CCNP Security
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.
Potential roles
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Resources
CCNP Security summary
Get a quick primer about the CCNP Security certification program and what it takes to earn your certification.
CCNP Security training videos
Use these videos as a starting point for learning about the CCNP Security certification exam and some of its topics.
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.