CCNP Sec — Cisco Certified Network Professional - Security
IntermediateActive
- Issuer
- Cisco
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Domain
- Communication & Network Security
- Level
- Intermediate
- Exam fee
- $700 — verified 2026-09-24
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 80 CE credit credits per cycle. Renew by cpe.
Renew with CE credits, by passing exams, or a mix of both.
Related certifications
- CCDE Cisco Certified Design Expert
- CCIE Ent Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - Enterprise Infrastructure
- CCIE Sec Cisco Certified Implementation Expert - Security
- JNCIE Sec Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, Security
Career paths that include CCNP Sec