Qualifications
Network and perimeter security
Routing, switching and next-generation firewalls: certifications from Cisco, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet and Sophos.
5 certifications
Cisco
Routing, switching, data centre networks and network architecture.
| Certification | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Cisco Certified Technician (CCT) | On-site diagnosis, hardware maintenance and replacement of Cisco routing and switching equipment |
| Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Network fundamentals, IP connectivity, routing, switching, VLANs and network security |
| Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) | Enterprise network architecture, core routing, wireless and switching |
| Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) | Expert level for designing, building, troubleshooting and optimising complex networks |
| Cisco Certified Architect (CCAr) | Highest Cisco level, translating business strategy into network architecture |
6 certifications
Check Point
Next-generation firewalls, threat prevention and central security management.
| Certification | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Security Principles Associate (CCSPA) | Fundamental security principles and Check Point concepts |
| Security Administrator (CCSA / CCSA R80) | Installing, configuring and running Check Point security gateways and management servers |
| Security Expert (CCSE / CCSE R80) | Firewall optimisation, VPN, ClusterXL clustering and performance tuning |
| Security Master (CCSM) | Deep packet inspection, kernel-level troubleshooting and advanced security configuration |
| Security Master Elite (CCSM Elite) | Highest technical specialisation across the Check Point portfolio |
| Managed Security Expert (CCMSE) | Central multi-domain security management (MDS / Provider-1) for managed service providers |
6 certifications
Palo Alto Networks
Next-generation firewalls, cloud security, EDR and SOAR automation.
| Certification | What it covers |
|---|---|
| PCCSA – Cybersecurity Associate | Fundamentals of modern cybersecurity and the threat landscape |
| PCNSA – Network Security Administrator | Administering and writing policies on PAN-OS next-generation firewalls |
| PCNSE – Network Security Engineer | Design, deployment, high availability and troubleshooting of Palo Alto security systems |
| PCSAE – Security Automation Engineer | Automating security operations and incident response playbooks with Cortex XSOAR |
| PCDRA – Detection and Remediation Analyst | Endpoint detection, EDR monitoring and incident response with Cortex XDR |
| PCCSE – Cloud Security Engineer | Securing multi-cloud infrastructure and workloads with Prisma Cloud |
5 certifications
Fortinet
Fortinet Security Fabric, next-generation firewalls, secure SD-WAN and threat detection.
| Certification | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) | Introduction to cybersecurity and Fortinet Security Fabric fundamentals |
| Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) | Deploying, operating and securing network and security environments |
| NSE 4 – Network Security Professional | Installing, configuring and managing FortiGate firewalls |
| Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) | Specialist architecture skills, e.g. enterprise firewall, SD-WAN, OT security |
| Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) | Highest Fortinet level for threat defence and complex Security Fabric designs |
5 certifications
Sophos
Endpoint and network security, firewalls and central threat defence.
| Certification | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Sophos Certified Administrator | Day-to-day administration of Sophos Central, endpoint protection and security policies |
| Sophos Certified Engineer | Deploying and configuring Sophos Firewall (XGS) and Intercept X |
| Sophos Certified Architect | Multi-site architectures, high-availability clusters, SD-WAN, ZTNA and threat hunting |
| Sophos Certified Trainer | Accredited to deliver official technical training |
| Sophos Sales Consultant | Advice on Sophos solutions and security licensing |
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