| is the first step toward achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections. CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
One of the most popular of Cisco's certification validates the ability to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.
CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional)
The CCSP certification validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. The CCSP curriculum emphasizes secure VPN management, Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM), PIX firewall, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Cisco Security Agent (CSA), and techniques to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.
CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert)
CCIE is the hardest and toughest Cisco certification. There are no formal prerequisites for CCIE certification. However all the knowledge learnt at both CCNA and CCNP levels will be fully utilised. There are five different CCIE exams one for each certification track. Routing and Switching, Storage Networking, Security, Service Provider and Voice. Candidates must first pass a separate CCIE written qualification exam and then the corresponding one day hands-on lab exam. |
