With accelerated acceptance of IT as a business enabler, security has gained an increasing level of concern. As organizations expand their networks and interconnect, the emphasis on network security has moved to the forefront. The market for skilled security professionals has thus never been better. Keeping in mind that network security is simply security applied to networking, it only makes sense to develop and enhance skills on products that are the most recognized in the industry when working toward a network security certification.

The CCSP (Cisco Certified Security Professional) curriculum thus emphasizes secure VPN management, Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM), PIX firewall, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), Cisco Security Agent (CSA), and techniques to combine these technologies in a single, integrated network security solution.

Entrants to this training program are required to complete the CCNP (Cisco Certified Networking Professional) certification

Cisco certification adds validity to an individual's achievement, increasing the holder's professional credibility by ensuring high standards of technical expertise. Cisco CCSP certification indicates knowledge of Cisco security products and technologies, as well as the skill to use them to build integrated network security solutions.

Once certified, membership benefits include various promotional tools such as a certificate of accomplishment, a wallet card, logo and designation for promotion to clients or potential employers and Access to the secure Cisco on-line tracking system for downloading logos, and tracking Cisco certification progress throughout the professional career.