Are there any prerequisites for the CCNA Security certification?
Holding the CCNA certification is required before you can earn the CCNA Security certification. You may take one or more CCNA concentration exams without retaking original CCNA exams. Through November 17, 2011, the CCNA + SND exam from the CCSP certification will be accepted as a pre-requisite for CCSP in addition to CCNA Security to accommodate those in process or starting their CCSP. 8. Is any training available or required for the CCNA Security certification? Training for all new CCNA concentrations is available through Learning Solutions Partners and Learning Partners. As of mid-2008, instructor-led classroom training courses are only available through Cisco Learning Partners. For CCNA Security, the recommended training is Implementing Cisco IOS Network Security (IINS), a five-day classroom course with labs that simulate real-world scenarios. Cisco Press will offer corresponding products for each CCNA concentration. In addition to their best-selling exam certification guides, Cisco