CCIE Security

Earn the CCIE Security Certification and Lead in Advanced Enterprise Security Solutions

Demonstrate your expertise in planning, designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing complex enterprise security networks by earning the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security certification. Develop cutting-edge skills to position yourself as a technical leader in the evolving field of security technologies. Master contextual policy enforcement to quickly identify, isolate, and mitigate threats, minimizing network impact. Showcase your ability to orchestrate security policies centrally with the Cisco Catalyst Center, ensuring consistency across devices. Highlight your proficiency in deploying robust cloud-delivered security solutions with Cisco Umbrella. Exhibit your expertise in automation and programmability by developing secure API calls and automating configurations using Python. Make your mark with comprehensive skills for secure IT infrastructure.

Download the CCIE Security At-a-Glance document (PDF)

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Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification. However, it is recommended that candidates have five to seven years of experience in designing, deploying, operating, and optimizing security technologies and solutions.

Required Exams

Core Exam:
350-701 SCOR

Practical Exam:
CCIE Security lab

Recertification

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

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) recertification

Exam only (Choose one option):

  • Pass the current CCDE written exam
  • Pass any one expert-level lab or practical exam
  • Pass any three separate professional-level concentration exams
  • Pass one technology core exam and pass any one professional-level concentration exam (This is also a CCNP certification if done in the same track.)
  • Pass any two technology core exams

 Combining exams with Continuing Education (CE) credits (Choose one option):

  • Earn 120 CE credits
  • Earn 40 CE credits AND pass one technology core exam
  • Earn 40 CE credits AND pass any two separate professional-level concentration exams
  • Earn 80 CE credits AND pass any one professional-level concentration exam