any reason I shouldn't do the old exams?

I have loads of experience with the PIX/FWSM/VPN Concentrator/older IPS products but none with the ASA and newer IPS products. My employer also has the CBT Nuggets videos for SND, HIPS, etc.

Any reason why I shouldn't try to pass the SND (642-552) and HIPS (642-513) before they expire on November 17th?

Thanks!

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damsel_in_tha_net

Nope. As long as you plan to do the others to complete the CCSP in 2 (or 3, I forget) years...no reason at all.

dtlokee

It's 3 years. The exams will still count but as damsel_in_tha_net said, from the time you pass the first one you need to complete all of them in 3 years or the exam will no longer count.

Lizano

I passed my SND but it said the Specialist Certification is valid for 2 years...

However Cisco's website states any retired professional exam may be used towards a Certification for up to 3 years...so now I am confused.....

dynamik

The specialist certifications are something different: http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/le3/le2/le41/learning_certification_level_home.html

They are only good for two years.