Master Security Specialisation
Network threats are becoming more complex. How can your company stay current with the latest security solutions? We'd like to help. Learn how to add security to all aspects of your customer's network. Adapt to new threats, and help your customers get the security coverage they need.
We've updated the Master Security Specialization to make sure your expertise is current. With this specialization, you’ll gain a powerful competitive advantage and become part of an exclusive group.
You can also:
- Boost your profits with incentives, rebates, and co-marketing funds
- Become an expert in delivering complex security solutions
- Get early exposure to security solution roadmaps
- Use a distinct Master Partner logo to position your best-in-class capabilities
- Access in-depth training and support resources
Role Sharing Rules – Master Specialisation
An individual can fulfil an AM, SE or FE role in a Master Specialisation regardless of which other Express or advanced roles he holds. However, that individual can only hold the same type of role in other specialisations.
Specialisation Requirements
Partners will be required to fulfil special requirements for this Master Specialisation including a full audit for first time applicants. Partners going through a full audit are required to complete the steps below
Step 1: Pre-Audit
- Advanced Security Architecture Specialisation
- CCIE Security - See table below
- CCNP Security - See table below
- Project Management certificate - See table below
- Fire Jumper status in Network Security focus area - See table below
- Customer References or POVs (Proof of Value)
Step 2: Technical Evaluation
- After a Cisco Certification Program Manager validates your application, the manager will forward your application to the third-party auditing firm who will contact you to arrange an Evaluation audit date. Normally carried out virtually (Webex)
Step 3: Foundation and Sales Onsite Evaluation
- After a Cisco Certification Program Manager validates your application, the manager will forward your application to the third-party auditing firm who will contact you to arrange an Evaluation audit date.
Required Exams and Recommended Training
| Requirement | Required Certificatons or Specialisations | |||
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| Cisco Certification |
Advanced Security Architecture Specialisation | |||
| CCIE Security | ||||
| CCNP Security |
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| System Engineer “Fire Jumper” status in any one focus competency area |
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| Project Management Certification |
Project Management Professional (PMP)® |
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep Boot Camp |
4 days - ELT or ILT |
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| OR | ||||
| PRINCE2 | PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner (P4P) - includes exam |
5 days - ILT |
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Note: Global knowledge is able to provide this training in ILT/Virtual format and E-learning if required. Please discuss with your Global Knowledge Training Advisor.