Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE) vs Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
Costs
Editorial summary (4 sources)
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Editorial summary (4 sources)
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Help by writing your own review →Verdict: Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE) vs Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
The two certs come out close to even on editorial ratings. The right choice depends on your career direction — see the decision matrix below.This verdict uses aggregated editorial summaries from public discussion. Real community reviews will replace these once they accumulate.
HR signal
→ Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE)
4.8/5 vs 4.3/5
Worth cost
→ Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
1.0/5 vs 2.3/5
Learning
tie
5.0/5 vs 5.0/5
Recommend
tie
100% vs 100%
When to choose which
Cost over 6 years (with renewals)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)
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