Requirements Document

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Advanced Security Architecture

Specialization Requirements
To earn this specialization, partner must meet the role requirements below. In some cases, one person can fill more
than one role. See the Role-Sharing Guidelines (PDF) for details.

Role requirements
Account Manager
Responsible for sales methodology and customer engagement.
Exam Recommended training
Cost Link(s) &
Requirements – some of which can also be met by discontinued exams (USD) Duration format(s) Duration Cost
This
• Introduction to Cisco Sales exam (700-150 ICS) $80 1hr E-learning1 6hr $120
one:

And • Security Architecture for Account Managers exam

$80 1hr E-learning2 4.5hr $0
this: (700-760 ASAEAM)

Estimate: $160 2hr 10.5hr $120

Training titles: 1: Introduction to Cisco Sales (ICS). 2: Security Architecture for Account Managers (8 modules).

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Systems Engineer
Responsible for presale solution planning. Must possess both business and technical skills.
Exam(s) Recommended training
Cost Link(s) &
Requirements – some of which can also be met by discontinued exams (USD) Duration format(s) Duration Cost

1. CCNA – Security certification achieved before Feb 23, 2020 *

2. CCNP – Security certification achieved before Feb 23, 2020 *

3. CCIE – Security certification achieved before Feb 23, 2020

4. CCIE – Security exam and qualifying labs $2000 10hr Varies1 Varies Varies

5. Both
o CCNA $300 2hr Instructor-led 8 days Varies
training2
o and Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core $400 2hr Instructor-led 8 days Varies
Technologies exam (350-701 SCOR) training3

6. These exams:
One
of o Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core $300 2hr Instructor-led 8 days Varies
these Technologies exam (350-701 SCOR) training4
six: o and Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower exam $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
(300-710 SNCF) virtual trainings5
o and
 either Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
Services Engine exam (300-715 SISE) virtual trainings6
 or Securing Email with Cisco Email Security appliance $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
exam (300-720 SESA) virtual trainings7
 or Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
Appliance exam (300-725 SWSA) virtual trainings8
 or Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
Networks exam (300-730 SVPN) virtual trainings9
 or Automating Cisco Security Solutions exam $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
(300-735 SAUTO) virtual trainings10

And • Security Architecture for Systems Engineer exam

$80 1.5hr E-learning11 9hr $0
this: (700-765 ASAESE)

Minimum estimate: $780 5.5hr 16 days Varies

Maximum estimate: $2080 11.5hr Varies Varies
* CCNA Security certification or any CCIE certification is required prerequisite for CCNP certification.
Training titles: 1: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR). 2: Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA). 3: Implementing and
Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR). 4: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR). 5: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower
Next Generation Firewall (SSNGFW) and Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower Next-Generation IPS (SSFIPS). 6: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services
Engine (SISE). 7: Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA). 8: Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA). 9: Implementing Secure
Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN). 10: Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI). 11: Security Architecture for Systems Engineers Training
(10 modules).

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Field Engineer
Responsible for post-sale solution integration and operations considerations.
Exam(s) Recommended training
Cost Link(s) &
Requirements – some of which can also be met by discontinued exams (USD) Duration format(s) Duration Cost

1. CCNP – Security certification achieved before Feb 23, 2020 *

2. CCIE – Security certification achieved before Feb 23, 2020 *

3. CCIE – Security exam and qualifying labs $2000 10hr Varies1 Varies Varies

4. These exams:
o Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core $400 2hr Instructor-led 8 days Varies
Technologies exam (350-701 SCOR) training2
o and Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower exam $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 5 days $3,795
One (300-710 SNCF) virtual trainings3
of o and
these
 either Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
four:
Services Engine exam (300-715 SISE) virtual trainings4
 or Securing Email with Cisco Email Security appliance $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
exam (300-720 SESA) virtual trainings5
 or Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
Appliance exam (300-725 SWSA) virtual trainings6
 or Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
Networks exam (300-730 SVPN) virtual trainings7
 or Automating Cisco Security Solutions exam $300 1.5hr Instructor-led & 4 days $3,795
(300-735 SAUTO) virtual trainings8
Minimum estimate: $1800 5h 17 days Varies
Maximum estimate: $2080 10h Varies Varies
* CCNA Security certification or any CCIE certification is required prerequisite for CCNP certification.
Training titles: 1: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR). 2: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR).
3: Securing Networks with Cisco Firepower (SNCF) 4: Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine (SISE). 5: Securing Email with Cisco Email Security
Appliance (SESA). 6: Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance (SWSA). 7: Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks (SVPN). 8: Implementing
Automation for Cisco Security Solutions (SAUI).

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Ongoing requirements for renewal

Partners must maintain compliance with all specialization requirements and submit for renewal by their anniversary
date each year. Each specialization is unique, please review requirement details for each and access the Notification
site for the latest change updates. Partner Administrators may view specialization status in the Program Management
and Application (PMA) tool.

Additional considerations
Country groupings
Can one specialization apply across different countries? Yes, but only within one country grouping.

Role sharing
Can one person fill more than one role? It depends. See Role-Sharing Guidelines (PDF - 59 KB).

Discontinued exams may meet requirements

Exams passed previously but no longer listed as current in the above tables may still meet requirements, as listed below.

Partner admins can also verify a specific candidate’s status against the required job roles in the Program Management
and Application (PMA) tool, by going to the Planning tab and viewing planning details.

Role Requirement May be met by these discontinued exams

700-150 ICS 810-401 SBO or 810-403 SBO, 810-44 DTBAA

Account Manager
700-760 SAAM 700-260 ASAAM, 700-265 ASAAM until February 28, 2020

CCNA-SEC or CCNP-SEC or CCIE-SEC CCDA or CCDE or CCDP

System Engineer
700-765 SASE 500-265 ASASE, 500-651 SASE until February 28, 2020

Field Engineer CCNP-SEC or CCIE-SEC

Related information
Exam cost and duration
Information provided for cost and duration is an estimate only and is subject to change. It should be confirmed with
the exam or training provider.

Individual career certification costs and duration

Individual career certification duration and costs are estimates and do not include additional costs associated with
achieving any Learning@Cisco career level certification.

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Document revision history

Revision History Date Changes
1.0 January 17, 2020 Updated document design. Rearranged and updated all “Role requirements” tables. Added
“Discontinued exams may meet requirements” section. Added “Document revision history” table.
2.0 June 22, 2020 Updated all requirements tables with current training, exams, and certifications.
3.0 January 15, 2021 Updated document design.
4.0 April 7, 2021 Updated AM role requirements. DTBAA exam retired but can still be used to meet the role
requirements by existing badge holders.
5.0 November 10, 2021 Updated renewal requirements to remove continuous learning points.
6.0 May 4, 2023 Updated training links for AM and SE.

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