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Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos)

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

Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos)

Juniper Networks

Costs

Exam fee200,00 $
Study time~40h
Renewal3 year(s)

Editorial summary (4 sources)

Editor
HR Value
2.8
Worth Cost
4.0
Learning Value
4.0
75%recommend

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Verdict: Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) vs Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos)

Editorial verdict

Based on 8 editorial summary entries, Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) wins 3 of 4 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 2.8/5

Worth cost

Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos)

2.3/5 vs 4.0/5

Learning

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

5.0/5 vs 4.0/5

Recommend

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security)

100% vs 75%

When to choose which

Tightest budget: Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos) (200,00 $ vs 800,00 $ exam fee).
Lowest 6-year total cost (with renewals): Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos) (~200,00 $ vs ~800,00 $).
Easier entry point: Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos) (beginner vs expert).
Working primarily in Cisco's ecosystem: choose Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security).
Working primarily in Juniper Networks's ecosystem: choose Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos).
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 $

Juniper Networks Certified Associate — Junos (JNCIA-Junos)

Initial exam200,00 $
2× renewal × 0,00 $0,00 $
6-year total200,00 $