Cisco CCSP
The Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP) certification validates knowledge pertaining to the design, installation, and management of secure Cisco networks. Candidates must pass four exams that cover a wide range of topics, including network design, security threats, PIX firewalls, intrusion detection, and virtual private networking. For more information on the CCSP program, visit the related page on the Cisco Web site.
CCSP Certification
642-501 Securing Cisco IOS Networks
642-521 Cisco Secure PIX Firewall
642-511 Cisco Secure VPN
642-531 Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System
642-541 Cisco SAFE Implementation
Taking the Exam
You may take the CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, and CCIE qualification exams or a Cisco Career exam at any of more than 1,000 Authorized Prometric Testing Centers (APTCs) and at VUE testing centers, available around the world. For the location of a testing center near you, call 800-204-EXAM (800-204-3926), or call VUE at 877-404-EXAM (877-404-3926). Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Prometric or VUE registration center.
You can also register for your exams online at www.prometric.com or www.vue.com.
Visit Cisco's Web site for more information on all of the Cisco certification programs.
Notes
Certification requirements and exam objectives are subject to change at any time without prior notice from the sponsoring organization. Sybex recommends that you visit the Web site of the sponsoring organization for the latest information prior to signing up for any exams.
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