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Cisco CCSP Certification
A Firebrand Training
14
Day Course
Cisco CCSP Certification - Overview
The goal of this fourteen-day accelerated program for Cisco Certified Security Professional Certification is to provide network security professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement highly secure networked business systems. Cisco Certified Security Professional Certification provides an individual with professional level recognition in designing and implementing Cisco security solutions using Cisco IOS, ACS, PIX Firewalls, the VPN 3000 Series Concentrators, IDS technologies and CiscoWorks VMS.
The Community for National Systems Security (CNSS) now awards the "Information Systems Security Professional" (INFOSEC) certification for the successful completion of the program's first four Cisco certification exams.
During the program, students will live, learn, and take the Cisco exams at one of our state-of-the-art education centres. This blended-learning program employs outcome-based (Lecture | Lab | Review) delivery - that focuses on preparing you with the real-world skills required to pass the simulator-based exams and to hit the ground running in your career.
Our Dual Certification Program
- Allows you to achieve your certification in half the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
- Helps students grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to individual student learning styles through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
- Enhances retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory
Cisco CCSP Certification - Benefits
Security has always been a concern to organizations that perform business. As organizations expand their networks and interconnect, the emphasis on network security has moved to the forefront. The market for skilled network security professionals has never been better. Remembering that network security is simply security applied to networking, it only makes sense to hone your skills on products that are the most recognized in the industry when working toward a network security certification.
Overall, Cisco certification validates an individual's achievement, increasing the holder's professional credibility by ensuring high standards of technical expertise. In particular, Cisco CCSP certification indicates knowledge of Cisco security products and technologies, as well as the ability to use them to build integrated network security solutions.
CCSP certification indicates that the holder can
- Secure the network infrastructure using Cisco security products and integrated technologies
- Deploy perimeter security, VPNs, and intrusion protection technologies and solutions
- Monitor and detect relevant security events
- Manage network security to protect productivity gains and reduce costs
Cisco certifications also afford you special membership benefits:
- A certificate of accomplishment.
- A wallet card, logo and designation for your personal promotion to clients or potential employers.
- Access to the secure Cisco on-line tracking system so you can download logos, and track your Cisco certification progress throughout your career.
Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.
Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.
Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including
- Intensive group instruction
- One-on-one instruction attention
- Hands-on labs
- Lab partner and group exercises
- Question and answer drills
- Independent study
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.
Cisco CCSP Certification - Curriculum
Students that successfully complete this dual certification program will be able to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. The program emphasizes topics such as perimeter security, virtual private networks, intrusion protection as well as how to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.
Each training day is segmented into Lecture, Lab, and Review components that cater to a student's multiple learning styles (auditory, visual, kinaesthetic-tactual). Our program covers the following material:
Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements necessary to become CCSPcertified.
- Day 1 to Day 3 Securing Network Devices
- Day 4 to Day 6 Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches
- Day 7 to Day 9 Securing Networks with PIX and ASA
- Days 10 and 11 Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent
- Day 11 to Day 14 Cisco Intrusion Prevention Solutions
For exam information please see the CCSP Exam Track.
Instructors are available at all times to provide individual and group attention, lead lab exercises and practice sessions, and ensure the students' success. Our attention to detail shows in our unsurpassed instruction and customer service, our classroom and testing facilities, and our individual and corporate success stories.
Cisco CCSP Certification - Exam Track
The CCSP certification (Cisco Certified Security Professional) indicates advanced knowledge of securing Cisco networks. With a CCSP, a network professional can secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity and reduce costs. The content emphasizes topics such as perimeter security, virtual private networks, intrusion protection as well as how to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.
During Firebrand Training's Program for Cisco CCSP Certification, the student will take a total of five (5) examinations as outlined below.
- Exam Day: Thursday
- Exam Number:642-552 SND
- Associated Certifications:Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND)
- Duration:90 minutes (60-70 questions)
The Securing Cisco Network Devices 642-552 SND exam forms the foundation of the Cisco Certified Security Professional, Cisco Firewall Specialist, Cisco IPS Specialist, and Cisco VPN Specialist certifications. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure and verify basic security features of Cisco Layer 2 devices, Cisco Routers, Cisco IDS/IPS Sensors, Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrators, and Cisco PIX Security Appliances.
- Exam Day:Saturday
- Exam Number:642-503 SNRS
- Associated Certifications:Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SNRS)
- Duration:90 minutes (60-70 questions)
The Securing Networks with Cisco Routers and Switches exam 642-502 is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional certification. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to secure networks using Cisco routers and switches.
- Exam Day:Tuesday
- Exam Number:642-523 SNPA
- Associated Certifications:Securing Networks with PIX and ASA (SNPA)
- Duration:90 minutes (60-70 questions)
The Securing Networks with PIX and ASA exam 642-522 is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco Firewall Specialist certifications. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the Cisco PIX and ASA security appliance products.
- Exam Day:Thursday
- Exam Number:642-513 HIPS
- Associated Certifications:Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent Exam (HIPS)
- Duration:75 minutes (65-75 questions)
The Securing Hosts Using Cisco Security Agent exam 642-513 HIPS is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the HIPS v3.0 course. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, and verify the Cisco Security Agent product.
- Exam Day:Sunday
- Exam Number:642-533 IPS
- Associated Certifications:Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Duration:90 minutes (60-70 questions)
The Securing Networks Using Intrusion Prevention Systems exam 642-532 is one of the exams associated with the Cisco Certified Security Professional and the Cisco IPS Specialist certifications. This exam includes simulations and tests a candidate's knowledge and ability to describe, configure, verify and manage the Cisco IPS appliance products.
Cisco CCSP Certification - What's Included
Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.
Our Certification Programs includes
- Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery
- Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
- Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
- Examination vouchers *
- On site testing **
- Accommodation, All Meals; Unlimited Beverages, Snacks and Tea/Coffee
- Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
- Examination Passing Policy
Please note
- * Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
- ** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.
Cisco CCSP Certification - Prerequisites
Students who are successful in CCSP certification training may possess:
- Strong hands-on TCP/IP, subnetting, and OSI model knowledge and skills.
- A valid CCNA certification
Cisco CCNA certification is a prerequisite for registering for the Cisco CCSP certification examinations.
Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.
Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.
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"I arrived at Heythrop armed with warnings and general foreboding of people who had trodden the path before so had read the course manuals and played about with CRM before arriving.
The course is intense yet rewarding. 17 hour days were initially a shock but by day 7 are second nature. The instructor was top notch and full of real world advice. The attendees were from a wide range of backgrounds yet everyone pulled together for revision sessions which helped massively to pass the exams. In short, hard work but rewarding. One tip, do not arrive without preparing."
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CCSP Certification Course Dates
Start |
End |
Availability |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|
29/9/2008 |
12/10/2008 |
Running |
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27/10/2008 |
9/11/2008 |
Limited availability |
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2/2/2009 |
15/2/2009 |
Seats open |
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