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Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security certification focuses on the job of the network security engineer who is responsible for the security of routers, switches, network devices, and appliances, as well as for the selection, setup, support, and troubleshooting of firewalls, VPNs, and IDS / IPS. Solutions for network environments. The certification demonstrates the practical skills required to enforce cybersecurity, achieve high levels of security service, and meet compliance requirements.

Cisco has adapted its CCNP security certification as security needs evolve through trends such as the cloud and increased user mobility. The "old" exams can not be taken since April 22, 2014.
Since May 2011, CCNP Security has been replacing the Certified Security Professional (CCSP) as a Professional-level Cisco Security certification. 
requirementsTo be certified as Cisco Certified Network Professional Security, you must have certification as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security .