Cisco Security Sales Specialist

Designed exclusively for Channel Partners, the Security Sales Specialist demonstrates fundamental understanding of the Cisco Self Defending Network (SDN) Strategy. The Cisco Security Sales Specialist possesses the skills and knowledge necessary to assess customer needs and to effectively describe and sell components of the Cisco SDN to protect customer assets, increase productivity, and reduce costs.

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Cisco Security Sales Specialist Prerequisites
Cisco Sales Expert: Valid 646-204 CSE

Cisco Security Sales Specialist Exams & Recommended Training
Required Exam(s)	Recommended Training
646-563 ASAM	Advanced Security for Account Managers (ASAM) (for Cisco Channel Partners only; general candidates contact your Cisco Learning Partner for available training)

Cisco Security Sales Specialist Recertification
Cisco Specialist Certifications are valid for two years. To recertify, take and pass the current version of the required exam(s) or pass a current CCIE written exam.

Note: Effective October 31, 2008 the Lifecycle Services exam is no longer required to achieve the Cisco Security Sales Specialist certification. Candidates who achieve the Cisco Security Sales Specialist badge by passing exam #642-563 are not required to take Lifecycle Services exam #650-393. However, through January 31, 2009, candidates may achieve the Cisco Security Sales Specialist badge by passing exam #642-562 and Lifecycle Services exam #650-393. Candidates should insure they study the version of the course that aligns with the exam they intend to take.

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