I'm just one step closer in completing my CCNP Security track. I was able to take up VPN (642-648) right before Cisco updated its CCNP Security track last April 2014.
Upon completing the VPN exam (plus FIREWALL), I got both the Cisco VPN Security Specialist and Cisco ASA Specialist certifications. It's unfortunate that Cisco also redesigned and announced the retirement of these Security Specialist certs on the same date. My Security Specialist certs are still valid for 2 more years though.
Cisco also released a great migration path tool in order to know how to mix and match the old and new CCNP Security exams. Using this tool, I would need just the SITCS (300-207) in order to complete my CCNP Security.
I recently found out that Cisco Press hasn't released yet (at the time of this writing) the Official Certification Guide (OCG) for SITCS and Keith Barker is doing a refresh of the CBT Nuggets video for the CCNP Security track starting with SENSS. So, I need to wait a little bit more before studying for the SITCS exam and finally complete my CCNP Security journey.
Upon completing the VPN exam (plus FIREWALL), I got both the Cisco VPN Security Specialist and Cisco ASA Specialist certifications. It's unfortunate that Cisco also redesigned and announced the retirement of these Security Specialist certs on the same date. My Security Specialist certs are still valid for 2 more years though.
I recently found out that Cisco Press hasn't released yet (at the time of this writing) the Official Certification Guide (OCG) for SITCS and Keith Barker is doing a refresh of the CBT Nuggets video for the CCNP Security track starting with SENSS. So, I need to wait a little bit more before studying for the SITCS exam and finally complete my CCNP Security journey.
Hi John, do you know if I pass SCYBER test it renew my CCNA S&R certification? Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAFAIK any Associate level (CCNA-Sec, CCDA, etc) or Professional level (642-xxx) can extend your CCNA R/S cert.
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