CCNP® Security Certification Syllabus

CCNP Security certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.

CCNP Security Prerequisite

Valid CCNA Security certification, or

Valid CCSP certification, or

Valid CCNA certification plus SND exam pass

Exams & Recommended Training

642-637 SECURE v1.0

Secure v1.0 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SECURE v1.0)

642-627 IPS v7.0

Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System v7.0 (IPS v7.0)

642-617 FIREWALL v1.0

Deploying Cisco ASA Firewall Solutions (FIREWALL  v1.0)

642-647 VPN v1.0

Deploying Cisco ASA VPN Solutions (VPN  v1.0)

Recertification

CCNP Security

Cisco professional level certifications (CCDP, CCNP, CCSP, CCIP, CCVP, CCNP SP Operations, CCNP Wireless) are valid for three years.

To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

  • Pass any current 642-XXX Professional level exam, or
  • Pass any current CCIE Written Exam,  or
  • Pass the current CCDE Written Exam OR current CCDE Practical Exam, or
  • Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review to extend lower certifications.

Achieving or recertifying any of the certifications above automatically extends your active Associate and Professional level certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved. For more information, access the Cisco About Recertification page.