Cisco Announces Certification Policy Updates for CCSP and Qualified Specialist Security Certifications.GOLD COAST, Australia -- New Security Courses and Exams Validate Networking Professionals' Skills to Design, Implement and Maintain Networks that Identify, Prevent and Adapt to Threats Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. (R) (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) today announced enhancements to the Cisco Career Certifications Cisco Career Certifications are IT professional certifications for Cisco products. The tests are administered by Pearson VUE (Prometric previously administered the test; but as of 1 Aug 2007, no longer does). program certification policy for the CCSP CCSP - Contextually Communicating Sequential Processes professional-level certification and the Cisco Qualified Specialist security certifications. The course and exam updates help ensure that a growing number of networking professionals have the knowledge, skills and credentials necessary to deploy and maintain self-defending networks, while providing a clear career path in the IT security market. "Cisco's Self-Defending Network security strategy helps customers build networked business systems that can identify, prevent, and adapt to the evolving Internet threat landscape," said Richard Palmer
The CCSP certification is designed for IT professionals responsible for delivering self-defending networks that are integrated, collaborative and adaptive. The Cisco Qualified Specialist security certifications enable individuals to achieve the highest level of technical knowledge and expertise in specific Cisco security technologies and solutions, including intrusion prevention See IPS and IDS. , firewall and VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. . "Cisco is committed to enhancing its training and certification program so IT professionals have the training and skill sets necessary to design, build, implement and maintain converging network platforms," said Don Field, director of certifications at Cisco. "The CCSP and Specialist certification updates are consistent with the growing demand from our customers, channel partners and the industry for highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals to deploy self-defending networks." CCSP course and exam enhancements include: Course (Exam) IPS (642-532) Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention Systems SNPA (642-522) Securing Networks with PIX and ASA SND (642-551) Securing Cisco Network Devices SNRS (642-502) Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches CSVPN (642-511) Cisco Secure Virtual Private Networks OR HIPS (642-513) Securing Hosts using Cisco Security Agent(1) The CCSP certification indicates advanced skills in securing Cisco networks. A CCSP validates that a network professional can secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. The content emphasizes topics such as perimeter security, virtual private networks, intrusion prevention, as well as how to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. security solution. The CCSP will still require five exams. A CCSP certification is valid for three years from the date they are awarded, and must be renewed prior to their expiration date Expiration Date The day on which an options or futures contract is no longer valid and, therefore, ceases to exist. Notes: The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. . Cisco Qualified Specialist security courses and exams now include: Course (Exam) VPN Specialist SND (642-551) Securing Cisco Network Devices CSVPN (642-511) Secure Virtual Private Networks IPS Specialist SND (642-551) Securing Cisco Network Devices IPS (642-532) Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention Systems Firewall Specialist SND (642-551) Securing Cisco Network Devices SNPA (642-522) Securing Networks with PIX and ASA To validate required skills, Cisco Qualified Specialist candidates must pass one or more proctored exams to demonstrate the required level of knowledge and expertise. Also, the Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications are valid for two years, ensuring that individuals keep their Specialist certifications up-to-date and market relevant. The SECUR, CSIDS CSIDS Cisco Secure Intrusion Detection System CSIDS CENTCOM/SOCOM Integrated Data System CSIDS Call Servicing Information Delivery System CSIDS Cisco Systems Intrusion Detection System and CSPFA CSPFA Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (Global Knowledge) courses will retire on November 19, 2005. The last date to register for corresponding exams 642-501, 642-531 and 642-521 is December 19, 2005. The CSI CSI Crime Scene Investigator CSI CompuServe, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems, Inc. CSI Commodity Systems Inc. (Boca Raton, FL) CSI Crime Scene Investigation (CBS TV show) CSI Christian Schools International (Cisco SAFE implementation; 642-541) exam is no longer required for a CCSP and is available for re-certification only. The HIPS exam, which validates proficiency in the Cisco Security Agent Cisco Security Agent (CSA) is an endpoint intrusion prevention system made originally by Okena (formerly named StormWatch Agent) , which was bought by Cisco Systems in 2003. application, has been added as an alternative to the CSVPN CSVPN Cisco Secure Virtual Private Network CSVPN Cisco Secure Vpn CSVPN Cisco Systems Vpn exam for the CCSP certification. Cisco Security Agent is an increasingly vital part of the Cisco security solution, designed to protect server and workstation hosts. To determine the current status of a CCSP or Cisco Qualified Specialist certification, visit the Cisco Career Certifications Tracking System at: www.cisco.com/go/certifications/login. Training and Availability Authorized Cisco training is available from a global network of Cisco Learning Partners and the Partner E-Learning Connection. For complete details on the requirements for the CCSP, Cisco Qualified Specialist security certifications and other Cisco certifications, visit: www.cisco.com/go/certifications. To find a course offered by authorized Cisco Learning Partners, use the Learning Locator at www.cisco.com/go/class_locator. Training may be purchased using Cisco Learning Credits, an easy method of payment for Cisco authorized training, redeemable through participating Cisco Learning Partners worldwide. For information about Cisco Learning Credits, visit www.cisco.com/go/learningcredits. About Cisco Career Certifications The widely respected Cisco Career Certifications bring valuable, measurable rewards to network professionals, their managers and the organizations that employ them. Cisco offers three levels of general certification: Associate, Professional and Expert. Each is available in various tracks such as Routing and Switching, Network Security and Service Provider. A variety of Cisco Qualified Specialist focused certifications are also available to show knowledge in specific technologies, solutions or job roles. For Cisco Career Certifications information, visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/learning. Visit www.cisco.com/go/certsupport for answers to questions regarding the CCSP and Cisco Qualified Specialist certifications or other Cisco certifications. About Cisco Systems Cisco Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSCO) is the worldwide leader in networking for the Internet. Information about Cisco can be found at http://www.cisco.com. For ongoing news, please go to http://newsroom.cisco.com. (1) HIPS (Securing hosts using Cisco security agent; 642-513) has been added as an alternative to the CSVPN exam for the CCSP certification. 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