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Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Expert

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

Cisco

Costs

Exam fee800,00 $
Study time~250h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (4 sources)

Editor
HR Value
4.3
Worth Cost
2.3
Learning Value
5.0
100%recommend

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Beginner

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

ISC2

Costs

Exam fee50,00 $
Study time~30h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (5 sources)

Editor
HR Value
3.6
Worth Cost
5.0
Learning Value
3.8
100%recommend

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Verdict: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Editorial verdict

Based on 9 editorial summary entries, Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) wins 2 of 3 measured dimensions. 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 Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

4.3/5 vs 3.6/5

Worth cost

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

2.3/5 vs 5.0/5

Learning

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

5.0/5 vs 3.8/5

Recommend

tie

100% vs 100%

When to choose which

Tightest budget: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (50,00 $ vs 800,00 $ exam fee).
Lowest 6-year total cost (with renewals): ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (~150,00 $ vs ~800,00 $).
Easier entry point: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) (beginner vs expert).
Working primarily in Cisco's ecosystem: choose Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security).
Working primarily in ISC2's ecosystem: choose ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
Maximum HR signal: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) (community-rated higher on HR value).

Cost over 6 years (with renewals)

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

Initial exam800,00 $
2× renewal × 0,00 $0,00 $
6-year total800,00 $

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

Initial exam50,00 $
2× renewal × 50,00 $100,00 $
6-year total150,00 $