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CCIE Security Certification 
 
The CCIE certification is an expert certification exam that was launched by 
Cisco in the United States in 1993. Recognized as the most authoritative 
certification in the IT industry, it is an expert-level certification in the 
Internetworking field. 
 
CCIE stands for Cisco Certified 
Internetwork Expert. When asked 
about its value everyone have a 
different answer, but if you are a 
person looking for a depth of 
knowledge in network 
configuration and protocols for 
your career advancement, this 
certification is a must for you. 
There is nothing better than the 
word “expert” on your CV and 
resume. 
 
CCIE is globally recognized as the most authoritative certification in the IT 
industry, it is the top certification in the field of global Internetworking. 
 
After passing the CCIE certification exam to obtain the world's only CCIE 
number and is permanently reserved. Harsh certification rules make CCIE 
one of the most valuable certificates in the IT industry, of course, has also 
become one of the most respected and most difficult to obtain certificates, 
currently only 50,000 people hold active CCIE certification (including all facets 
of CCIE). 
 
CCIE certification not only proves that your skills have reached the level of 
experts, recognized and affirmed by the industry, but also a symbol of honor, 
a reflection of self-worth. CCIE certification has become an aspired goal of 
every network technician. 
 
A few benefits: 
 
 Prove your ability 
 
Employers automatically know that certified employees mean a certain level 
of skills and offer a higher success candidate, so certification can make you 
immediately stand out in the job market. Surveys show that having 
professional certification helps potential employees be more successful with 
less training time, helping companies get the most out of their hire and hiring 
costs. 
 
 Get a higher salary 
 
Compared to other candidates, network experts are not only more likely to 
have higher wage offer, but experts with certification are more likely to 
continue to get better pay increases. Certification enhances your value to 
your employer in the short and long-run. 
 
Perhaps unsurprisingly, 95 percent of the approximate 50,000 CCIEs work in 
IT, networking, telecommunications, or network security. The remaining five 
percent work in large enterprise companies such as banking, healthcare, oil 
and energy, government, and education. More than 63 percent of CCIEs 
have senior, director, or manager positions.  
 
The process of obtaining your CCIE certification: 
 
CCIE Certification is a representation of the expertise and skills possessed by 
candidates such as configuring, troubleshooting or architecting, 
troubleshooting and supporting the security of network infrastructure. The 
certification is recognized worldwide and is provided by Cisco as the highest 
expert level of expertise. 
 
The certification is offered in six tracks: Routing & Switching, Data Center, 
Security, Collaboration/ Voice, Service Provider and Wireless. The lab 
training is very crucial and important not only for certification but for lifetime 
success. Security is the most sought after certification for obvious reasons. 
 
The CCIE certification is a two-step exam with a 2 hour written exam and 
upon successful completion of which, an 8 hour lab exam is undertaken, all 
within a span of 18 months. The success in both these steps makes a 
candidate certified. 
 
Following are some tips to pass the CCIE Security Lab in the first attempt: 
 
1. Gain Knowledge from the experienced Trainer or Teachers 
 
It is crucial that you should be trained by the people who have already done 
CCIE. They would have the proper knowledge and experience that a CCIE 
would have as they have given it to themselves; they have the knowledge the 
environment and they know that what they are supposed to do and what not 
to do. They would share their experience and all the tricks and tips that would 
be needed to clear the examination in the first attempt. They would let you 
know what is important and what is not; so that you could know that on which 
topics you need to spend most of the time on. 
 
2. Meticulous Lab Training 
 
You must do meticulous lab training before attempting for CCIE Security 
exam. The lab practice is what would make you learn the concepts and 
understand them. You are going to have at least 5 to 6 hours of lab practice 
every day along with proper training is essential so as to clear this 
examination. You are required to perform the least of 500 to 600 hours of 
regular lab training in order to clear the CCIE Lab Examination. 
 
3. Keep Yourself Updated with Recent Information 
 
It is considered to be an important aspect to keep yourself updated when you 
are preparing for CCIE Certifications. CCIE exam version changes from time 
to time with all its topics and concepts. So, you must have the knowledge of 
which exam you are preparing yourself for. 
 
4. Understanding present Topologies 
 
There are so many topologies in the field of networking and which can come 
in the examination is a bit of an unknowable surprise. Thus, you need to know 
all possible topologies. But, most importantly, you should be aware of the 
most current topology being focused on. Oftentimes, the same topology could 
be repeated for a few months or years in the examination. So, it is considered 
critical for you to learn about all, but with a special emphasis on the current 
exam focus. This will help you in passing the examination with a bit more 
ease. 
 
5. Go for it 
So, the above are some tips that will certainly help you to have a successful 
career in the field of IT Networking and Security. If you want to ensure your 
success even more, you can do it by joining a good training center for you to 
properly and confidently prepare, and the best of them all would be 
the SPOTO CCIE Training.  
You can go for CCIE Security exam directly but a better suggestion would be 
first completing your CCIE Routing and Switching because CCIE Routing and 
Switching would cover the basic topic of networking starting from IP 
Addressing, router basic, VLAN, RIP, EIGRP, VTP. You should have the 
knowledge about these basics before doing CCIE Security. 
 
CCIE Security would be covering basics of security technologies like cyber-
attack, VPN technologies, IOS firewall, and would be able to handle the Cisco 
ASA, Cisco IPS, and AAA SERVER, Cisco Routing and Switching and a lot 
more. 
 
Typically, it takes individuals six to twelve months to freshen up on the topic 
as well as to study for a CCIE written exam. The CCNA Security and CCNP 
Security can be done in six months if you are totally dedicated to it. This 
would probably close the gap to where you would only need three more 
months of study time to prepare to complete the written test portion, while 
already beginning lab preparation.  
 
Keep your eye on your end goal - if you know CCIE is your target, when you 
would have to learn the technologies for the CCNP Security and never should 
settle for just enough to pass that certification, really learn them thoroughly 
and it will create a compounding effect for your lab preparation. 
 
You may skip the CCNA and CCNP level certifications, but it is strongly 
recommended to get the training at both the above levels. The training would 
help you out in gaining knowledge about learning technology and preparing 
strong fundamentals that will not only lead you to success in the CCIE 
Certification exam but also would help you out with your career in IT. 
 
Now, the ball is in your court. Whichever path you choose, it is strongly 
recommended you check out SPOTO Cisco as your training partner, as it is 
one of the best training institutes, and their training comes with a passing 
guarantee.