CCSA vs CCSE

What's the main difference between the two certifications? I have been seeing a lot about CCSA but nothing about CCSE. Googling around a bit hasn't helped either. Is one more valuable than the other?

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dynamik

The CCSE is a level higher: Network Security Software ? Firewall Security, VPN and Unified Threat Management

Bl8ckr0uter

Are you going for any of these certs soon?

dynamik

Hah, doubt it. I have more than enough to keep me busy. Maybe someday though. Checkpoint is a huge for firewalls, so it would probably be a good idea to learn about them at some point.

Bl8ckr0uter

I changed my cert plan because the 2nd level noc guys require a ccsa. And since I would like to be there asap, I think it would be helpful.

Its funny, checkpoint is big but you don't see jobs requiring the CCSA (at least for net engineers).

Sett

Hi Guys,
Is it mandatory to have CCSA to obtain CCSE ? I want to pursue some some Checkpoint cert, but as I have the experience I want to jump to CCSE directly. A guy from the job told me that it's possible, from what I saw in the website it looks like as CCSA is mandatory prerequisite.

Bl8ckr0uter

Sett wrote: »

Hi Guys,
Is it mandatory to have CCSA to obtain CCSE ? I want to pursue some some Checkpoint cert, but as I have the experience I want to jump to CCSE directly. A guy from the job told me that it's possible, from what I saw in the website it looks like as CCSA is mandatory prerequisite.

I don't believe the CCSA is a prereq for the CCSE although it is suggested:

Check Point Security Expert (CCSE)

Sett

Bl8ckr0uter wrote: »

I don't believe the CCSA is a prereq for the CCSE although it is suggested:

Check Point Security Expert (CCSE)

Not only suggested. Under the "Exam" tab:

Mandatory Prerequisites
CCSA R70 or CCSA R70 Upgrade Certification; or CCSA R70/R71 or CCSA R70/71 Upgrade Certification

6 months to 1 year of experience with Check Point products

Bl8ckr0uter

I didn't see that. Sorry.

Sett

On the VUE site, CCSA is also listed as prerequisite:

Check Point Certified Security Expert R70 (Prerequisite: 156-215.70)

Looks like I'll have to go for CCSA first

Probably it will be wise to wait until R71 comes. I have CCIP to finish before that anyway.