The CISCO Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP Security) certification is a globally recognized certification is intended to validate the skills and expertise of IT professionals in implementing and maintaining CISCO network security solutions. The CCNP Security certification covers topics such as secure VPNs, secure routing and switching, secure access control, and firewall technologies.

Obtaining a CCNP Security certification demonstrates that an individual has a deep understanding of network security concepts and can work with CISCO network security technologies to secure complex and large-scale networks. The CCNP Security certification is a significant milestone for IT professionals who want to specialize in network security and is considered an industry standard for network security engineers and architects.