Cybersecurity remains a critical pillar of how the IT industry functions efficiently and effectively. Job opportunities within the field continue to grow while qualified candidates become harder to find. The CCNP Security Certification program prepares networking professionals to implement advanced security solutions with confidence.
CCNP Security Certification
What is the CCNP Security Certification?
The CCNP Security Certification allows candidates to acquire a broader range of knowledge and skills within the ever changing landscape of security technologies. This certification also provides a variety of options for security professionals to choose from and the chance to build upon specific capabilities.
This certification program is broken into two components. Candidates begin by becoming well versed in the core technologies that affect everyone working in the field. From there, candidates choose a security focus area they’d like to pursue. Every candidate is given the same, reliable foundation to work with, followed by the chance to expand into a specific career.
Is the CCNP Security Certification Right For You?
Earning your CCNP Certification is an ideal step to take if you are working towards or currently maintaining an advanced, professional-level security career. While there are no formal prerequisites, candidates often have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions.
What Can the CCNP Security Certification Do For Your Career?
The CCNP Security Certification program zeroes in on real-world, job-focused skills in key areas. As one of the industry’s most widely recognized and respected certifications, the CCNP Security Certification validates the knowledge and abilities you need to find success on the job and throughout your career.
The current average salary of an IT professional working in a CCNP Security related job is $113,282 a year.
How Do You Achieve Your CCNP Security Certification?
To earn your CCNP Security Certification, you must pass two exams: a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, written exams may now be taken remotely. Learn about your current exam options here.
Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies v1.0
(SCOR 350-701)
This exam is the core qualifying exam for CCIE Security certification. After passing the core exam, candidates are able to pursue both certifications.
This exam includes the following topics:
- Security Concepts (25%)
- Network Security (20%)
- Securing the Cloud (15%)
- Content Security (15%)
- Secure Network Access, Visibility, and Enforcement (15%)
- Endpoint Protection and Detection (10%)
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CCNP Concentration Exams
Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF 300-710)
This 90-minute concentration exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Firepower. The general topics include:
- Deployment (30%)
- Configuration (30%)
- Management and Troubleshooting (25%)
- Integration (15%)
Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE 300-715)
This 90-minute concentration exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco Identity Services Engine. The general topics included are:
- Policy Enforcement (25%)
- Web Auth and Guest Services (15%)
- Profiler (15%)
- BYOD (15%)
- Architecture and Deployment (10%)
- Endpoint Compliance (10%)
- Network Access Device Administration (10%)
Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance
(SESA 300-720)
This 90-minute concentration exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco Email Security Appliance. The general topics included are:
- Content and Message Filters (20%)
- Email Authentication and Encryption (20%)
- Cisco Email Security Appliance Administration (15%)
- Spam Control with Talos SenderBase (15%)
- LDAP and SMTP Sessions (15%)
- System Quarantines and Delivery Methods (15%)
Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance
(SWSA 300-725)
This 90-minute concentration exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of Cisco Web Security Appliance. The general topics included are:
- Configuration (20%)
- Cisco WSA Features (10%)
- Proxy Services (10%)
- Authentication (10%)
- Decryption Policies to Control HTTPS Traffic (10%)
- Differentiated Traffic Access Policies and Identification Profiles (10%)
- Acceptable Use Control (10%)
- Malware Defense (10%)
- Reporting and Tracking Web Transactions (10%)
Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks
This 90-minute concentration exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of implementing secure remote communications with Virtual Private Network (VPN) solutions. The general topics included are:
- Troubleshooting using ASDM and CLI (35%)
- Secure Communications Architectures (30%)
- Remote Access VPNs (20%)
- Site-to-Site Virtual Private Networks on Routers and Firewalls (15%)
Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions
(SAUTO 300-735)
This 90-minute concentration exam tests a candidate’s knowledge of implementing Security automated solutions. The general topics included are:
- Network Security (35%)
- Advanced Threat & Endpoint Security (30%)
- Cloud, Web, and Email Security (25%)
- Network Programmability Foundation (10%)
How Can You Prepare for the CCNP Security Certification Exam?
INE’s CCNP Security Learning Path is a one-stop shop for all of the topics you need to study. Curated and built by experts in the field, each course within the Learning Path provides in-depth instruction, hands-on exercises, and a clear guide to the finish line.
No matter what concentration exam you choose to pursue, the CCNP Security Learning Path has extensive content for each one. You won’t have to waste a moment trying to find a specific course or topic you need, nor worrying about how best to organize your study process. Everything is gathered in one location, taking you step-by-step through each category.
From start to finish, INE has you covered.
I used the INE video content, security workbooks, and rack rentals. The workbooks were so organized and covered all the topics needed for the exam (that I passed!). I will forever be grateful to INE.
Tony Ilorah
Thank you to INE for sharing a great deal of knowledge, smoothly explained, and for the practice lab which all helped me to achieve my certification.
Safwat Ghazy
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