Cisco IPS Specialist

Cisco security certifications focus on the growing need for knowledgeable network professionals who can implement complete security solutions. Cisco IPS Specialist can operate and monitor Cisco IOS Software and Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) technologies to prevent, understand, and respond to intrusion attempts.

Prerequisites

Valid CCNA Security or CCNA + SND* or any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

* Last day for using this pre-requisite is November 17, 2011

Recommended training for this certification

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Exams

  • 642-533 IPS*

* Past exam versions accepted for three years after date passed

Recertification

Complete one of the following recertification options every two years:

  • Re-take and pass all exams for each Specialist certification indicated on the specific certification page. Please note: this includes ALL exams whether refreshed or not.
  • Pass a current CCIE or CCDE written exam

Achieving or recertifying CCDE or any CCIE automatically extends your active Specialist certification(s) up to the point of expiration of the last certification achieved.