CCSA vs CCSE
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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 Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
The CCSE is a level higher: Network Security Software ? Firewall Security, VPN and Unified Threat Management -
Bl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
Are you going for any of these certs soon? -
dynamik Banned Posts: 12,312 ■■■■■■■■■□
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 Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
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 Member Posts: 187
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.Non-native English speaker -
Bl8ckr0uter Inactive Imported Users Posts: 5,031 ■■■■■■■■□□
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 Member Posts: 187
Bl8ckr0uter wrote: »I don't believe the CCSA is a prereq for the CCSE although it is suggested:
Check Point Security Expert (CCSE)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
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Sett Member Posts: 187
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.Non-native English speaker