Introducing the new CCIE Security certification
Distinguish yourself as a leader in Security technologies
Obtaining the CCIE Security certification validates your proficiency with sophisticated security solutions. A qualifying test covering fundamental security topics and a hands-on lab exam covering security technologies and solutions throughout the whole network lifecycle, from building and installing to operating and optimising, are required to obtain the CCIE Security certification.
Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies
Your understanding of fundamental security solutions is the subject of the qualification test, Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies.
A specialist certification is obtained after passing the prerequisite exam, allowing you to be acknowledged for your efforts along the road.
CCIE Security v6.0
The whole lifecycle of sophisticated security solutions and technologies—from developing and deploying to operating and optimizing—is covered in this 8-hour hands-on lab exam.
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Prerequisites
There aren’t any official requirements for CCIE Security, however you should be well-versed in the exam topics before to sitting for it.
Prior to take the exam, CCIE applicants are advised to have five to seven years of expertise building, deploying, running, and optimising security technologies and solutions.
CCIE BYOD Mobile Lab Exam Rules and Details
Candidates should only register for the CCIE BYOD mobile lab exam if they successfully completed the hardware compatibility test below.
Applicants must bring their gadgets in the order listed below. Candidates will receive a USB drive with a protected Linux image to lock down their PCs on the day of the event
BYOD allowed devices:
- one laptop with a power wire (subject to compatibility test mentioned below)
at least 8GB RAM (16GB or above is highly recommended)
Keyboard, one (wired or wireless with USB dongle). Absence of Bluetooth
one mouse (wired or wireless with USB dongle). Absence of Bluetooth
1 × external display connected to the laptop with a video cord and a power cable (up to 24 inches, wired-only)
a USB hub, one (wired-only, if your laptop does not have enough on-board USB ports)
If the devices brought to the testing location do not comply with the minimum requirements and other rules, or if the proctor has reason to suspect the device(s) may have been tampered with, Cisco has the right to deny applicants entrance to the exam. Please make sure you bring all the devices (and cables) indicated above and ensure they are in working order because Cisco will not be able to provide spares.
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Collaboration | CCNP Collaboration | CCIE Collaboration | ||
CyberOps | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity | CyberOps Associate | CyberOps Professional | |
Data Center | CCNP Data Center | CCIE Data Center | ||
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DevNet Associate | DevNet Professional | DevNet Expert | |
Design | CCDE | |||
Enterprise | Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Networking | CCNA | CCNP Enterprise | CCIE Enteprise Infrastructure
CCIE Enterprise Wireless |
Security | CCNP Security | CCIE Security | ||
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