CCNP Security — Cisco Certified Network Professional Security
Cisco's professional-level network security certification requiring one core exam plus one concentration exam from a portfolio covering firewalls, VPNs, identity services, and secure access. DoD 8140 approved and expected for senior network security engineering roles in Cisco-heavy environments. The two-exam structure allows specialization within network security — firewall administrators and VPN engineers can focus on relevant concentrations. One of the most commonly listed requirements in network security job postings for practitioners working with Cisco infrastructure.
| Issuer | Cisco |
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| Level | expert |
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| Domains | Network Security |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 400 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | cisco_firewall_administration, vpn_configuration, cisco_ise_identity_services, intrusion_prevention, cisco_umbrella, network_security_architecture, secure_access_design |
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