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 any CCIE Certification can act as a pre-requisite.

Recommended training for this certification

Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System v7.0 (CI-IPS v7.0)

Exams

642-627 IPS v7.0

Recertification

Complete one of the following recertification options every two years. To recertify, pass ONE of the following before the certification expiration date:

  • Pass a 642-XXX Security professional-level written exam, or
  • Pass the current CCIE written exam, or
  • Pass the current CCDE written exam, or current CCDE Practical Exam
  • Pass the Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) interview AND the CCAr board review