Prerequisites
CCNP Security candidates should have three to five years of experience implementing security solutions and a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
Certification:
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate
Courses:
CCNA - Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions v1.0
Required Exams
Core Exam (required):
350-701 SCOR
Concentration Exams (choose one):
300-710 SNCF
300-715 SISE
300-720 SESA
300-725 SWSA
300-730 SVPN
300-735 SAUTO
Next Steps
CCIE Security
Recommended Courses
- SCOR - Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies v2.0
- SWSA - Securing the Web with Cisco Web Security Appliance v3.1
- SVPN - Implementing Secure Solutions with Virtual Private Networks v1.0
- SISE - Implementing and Configuring Cisco Identity Services Engine v4.0
- Securing Email with Cisco Email Security Appliance (SESA) v3.1
- SAUI - Implementing Automation for Cisco Security Solutions v1.0
Recertification
CCNP certification is valid for three years.
Certification holders can recertify by:
- Passing one technology core exam
- Passing any two professional concentration exams
- Passing one CCIE lab exam
- Earning 80 continuing education credits
The recertification requirements must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with expired certifications must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification status. Learn more at the Cisco website.