Cisco CCSP Certification

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, Beverages, and Snacks
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.

CCSP Certification Testimonials

"2nd time here and still fantastic, I've got a busy job at work and 3 boys under 5 at home with my wife, so just impossible to get anything done. Firebrand* provides everything you need to get trained and qualified on whatever you chosen course is. "
Duncan Slade, MBA Systems Ltd.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (16/4/2007 to 29/4/2007)

"A chance to get away, experience excellent training, constructive study and get the job of certification done."
Ian Roberts, Health Service.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"The Instructor is knowledgable and enthusiastic about his subject. Cramming that amount of material into the time period must have been challenging."
Chris Page, mears group.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"The location, accommodation, and training facilities were comfortable and geared directly to the standard of learning and preparation needed for this examination. Both training instructors had the right mix of enthusiasm and knowledge of the Domains; coupled with valuable real world experience. I will have no issue in recommending the course to my colleagues, and business acquaintances."
Jason Kenyon, Agilent Technologies GmbH.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (23/8/2004 to 29/8/2004)

"Firebrand* exceeded my expectations. The training, facilites, food, and personnel were profesional in all aspects. I would 100% recommend this company for your training needs!"
Bruce Hale, HP_.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (9/10/2006 to 22/10/2006)

"I believe this course is ideal for Security Professionals with plenty of real world experience working on Cisco Security products to pass the CCSP certification."
Chris Harrison, Cable & Wireless.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"A chance to get away, experience excellent training, constructive study and get the job of certification done."
Ian Roberts, Health Service.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"Best training class i have been to. Great instructor, good learning environment, no outside influence and distractions. Be ready to spend an incredible amout of time on your study, and you will be successful. It's worth the effort."
Jose Garcia Vazquez, GGB Germany GmbH & Co. KG.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (26/6/2006 to 9/7/2006)

"Firebrand* exceeded my expectations. The training, facilites, food, and personnel were profesional in all aspects. I would 100% recommend this company for your training needs!"
Bruce Hale, HP_.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (9/10/2006 to 22/10/2006)

"Guys you just only have to see the place and taste the food. You learn a lot of stuff and you have not even realized it because you felt in vacation. Great value for money."
Marco Ermini, Vodafone Group GmbH.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"Firebrand* exceeded my expectations. The training, facilites, food, and personnel were profesional in all aspects. I would 100% recommend this company for your training needs!"
Bruce Hale, HP_.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (9/10/2006 to 22/10/2006)

"The course met all of my expectioans. I was dreading studying for 14 days but was pleasently surprised that the days were both rewarding and educational. I would definitely recommend the boot camp to work collegues."
Keith Mills, Steria.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"Guys you just only have to see the place and taste the food. You learn a lot of stuff and you have not even realized it because you felt in vacation. Great value for money."
Marco Ermini, Vodafone Group GmbH.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"After putting off doing my CCSP for some time, I was glad to finally put myself on the course. My biggest feeling that I had, was that I didn't have enough experience working on PIX firewalls and IDS/IPS systems. Only at an installation level. But I did have a good networking background on routers and swiFirebrand*hes, had seen TACACS inplace, so that part of the course flew by. I'd set VPNs up before and must of been lucky, but this was the hardest test there's a lot to take in, but it was well worth it. SND was really easy, do this test at the end, no training is needed for that really. If you come in with a good attitude and to want to pass this, you'll do well. I now feel comfortable and happier going for the security jobs/contracts that get posted and emailed to me, I now have more choice. The course is paying for itself. As soon as I informed the two agencies I do work for that I was going on a CCSP course, they were lining work up for me. OK, so I have to get past the interview, I didn't/couldn't get there before! Food's great, locations great, no distractions, good training, good atmosphere, I passed! What more could you want! Other guys on the course had only just done their CCNA a couple of months ago, they passed, so if you're CCNA don't be worried about going for this!"
Martin Parkinson, Self Employed - Access Networks accessnetworks.biz.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (26/6/2006 to 9/7/2006)

"The Instructor is knowledgable and enthusiastic about his subject. Cramming that amount of material into the time period must have been challenging."
Chris Page, mears group.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (29/9/2008 to 12/10/2008)

"Intense and focused study activity in a relaxing and nice natural location, to get the best of out of the traning activity."
MB, orange business services.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (18/2/2008 to 2/3/2008)

"Firebrand* exceeded my expectations. The training, facilites, food, and personnel were profesional in all aspects. I would 100% recommend this company for your training needs!"
Bruce Hale, HP_.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (9/10/2006 to 22/10/2006)

"Firebrand Training offered me the environment to learn and complete the course effectively. I would never be able to self-study to this level due to distractions at home and work."
Mark McDonald, ADAS UK Ltd.
Cisco CCSP (14 Days) (14/4/2008 to 27/4/2008)