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.
Cisco IPS Specialist
Prerequisites
Valid CCNA
certification
Cisco IPS Specialist Exams
& Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)
Recommended Training
642-552 SND
Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND)
642-533 IPS
Available 9/4/07 OR
642-532 IPS
Last day to test
1/16/08
Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Cisco IPS Specialist
Recertification
Cisco Specialist certifications are valid for two years. To
recertify, take and pass the current version of the required
exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.