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CCNP Security Certification and

Training Program

Introducing the new CCNP® Security Benefits

certification program • Show the world you know your stuff
Software and networking become more and more interconnected every day, creating with a high-value certification
ever greater need for robust, scalable security across all platforms—from networks • Customize your certification to your
to mobile devices. With intent-based networking, security teams can take advantage technical focus
of automation to scale their security solutions. To capitalize on these opportunities,
• Position yourself for advancement
today’s security professionals need a broader range of skills and deeper focus in in the fast-paced world of
strategic technology areas. The new CCNP Security certification program gives you security technologies
exactly that breadth and depth.
• Add security automation skills to your
We designed the new CCNP Security certification to help you prove your skills in areas of expertise
the ever-changing landscape of security technologies. The certification covers core
• Earn a Specialist certification
technologies and a security focus area of your choice. You choose where you want to for passing any CCNP exam - core
focus. You choose where to take your career. or concentration
Among the industry’s most widely recognized and respected certifications, CCNP • Qualify for the CCIE Security lab
sets you apart. It tells the world you know what you are doing. In addition, completing exam by passing the CCNP core exam
any CCNP certification exam earns you a Cisco® Specialist certification, so you get
• Link that CCNP certification badge to
recognized for your accomplishments along the way. all your social media profiles

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New exams go live on Earning your CCNP Security certification

February 24, 2020
If you have started working toward the
current CCNP Security certification, keep
going. In the new program, you’ll receive
credit for work you’ve completed in the
current certification.
• If you pass any exams in the current
certification before February 24, you’ll
receive badging for corresponding new
exams and credit toward the new CCNP
Security certification
• If you complete the current certification
before February 24, you’ll receive the new
CCNP Security certification and badging for
corresponding technologies-security core
technologies, identity management, and
Cisco Firepower
The new CCNP Security certification program prepares you for today’s professional-level job roles in
security technologies. One of the industry’s most respected certifications, CCNP validates the core
knowledge you need while providing the flexibility to choose a focus area.
To earn CCNP Security, you pass two exams: a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice.
• The core exam, Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies v1.0
(300-701 SCOR), focuses on your knowledge of security infrastructure including network security,
cloud security, content security, endpoint protection and detection, secure network access, visibility,
and enforcements. You can prepare for this exam by taking the training course, Implementing and
Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR).
-- The core exam is also the qualifying exam for CCIE Security certification. Passing this exam helps
toward earning both of these certifications
• Concentration exams focus on emerging and industry-specific topics such as Cisco Firepower, identity
services, email security, web security, VPNs, and automation. You can prepare for concentration
exams by taking corresponding Cisco training courses. Choose your CCNP Security concentration
exam from these options:
-- Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (300-710 SNCF)

For more information about migrating your
certification in progress, visit the CCNP
Security migration tool.
-- Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (300-715 SISE)
-- Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (300-720 SESA)
-- Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (300-725 SWSA)
-- Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (300-730 SVPN)
-- Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions (300-735 SAUTO)

The CCNP Security certification and training program provides real-world, job-focused skills in key
areas. CCNP Security validates the knowledge you need to excel in your job.

Industry recognition and real-world know-how

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