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Demonstrate mastery of planning, designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing solutions for complex enterprise security networks. Lead the changes in security solutions with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security certification.

CCIE Security certification

Demonstrate mastery of planning, designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing solutions for complex enterprise security networks. Lead the changes in security solutions with the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security certification.

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Make your mark with the end-to-end skills for secure IT infrastructure

CCIE Security

CCIE Security Certification

The CCIE Security certification is designed to help you build cutting-edge skills to position yourself as a technical leader in the ever-changing landscape of security technologies and solutions.

Contextual policy enforcement

Demonstrate your ability to apply security policies based on context and to provide Rapid Threat Containment by quickly identifying, isolating, and mitigating security threats to minimize their impact on the network.

Centralized policy orchestration

Showcase your skills to orchestrate security policies from a single, central point within the network—the Cisco Catalyst Center—to streamline policy management and ensure consistency across diverse types of security devices.

Cloud adoption

Highlight your proficiency in deploying DNS layer security, Firewall as a Service, Cloud Access Security Broker, and Secure Web Gateway through Cisco Umbrella for robust cloud-delivered security solutions.

Automation and programmability

Exhibit your ability in developing and troubleshooting secure API calls to communicate with security appliances using HTTP. Automate configuration steps by consuming API calls through Python automation.

How it works

No formal prerequisites necessary

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification.

Learners are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing security technologies and solutions.

Example learner profiles

As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in IT security and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.
To earn the CCIE Security certification, you'll need to pass two exams: a core exam and a hands-on lab exam.

Getting started

To earn this certification, you'll need to pass two exams:

  • A core exam
  • A hands-on lab exam

A variety of resources are available to help you study - from guided learning to self-study and a community forum.

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Maintain your certification

Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.

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The Cisco Security certifications story

Get a sense of key skills and acumen you will gain from pursuing the CCIE Security certification.

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CCIE Security Learning Matrix

Use this matrix to find the CCIE Security certification study resources best tailored to your needs.

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CCIE Security summary

Get a quick primer about the CCIE Security certification program and what it takes to earn your certification.

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