CCIE Security is highest level certification offered by Cisco Systems in Network Security track. One ought to have in-depth data of CCNA Security and CCNP Security before starting making ready for CCIE Security certification.
Before sitting for CCIE Security laboratory test, candidates are expected to be CCIE Security written test certified.
Exam Description: The CCIE Security Version 5.0 exam unifies written and practical exam topics documents into a unique curriculum, while explicitly disclosing which domains pertain to which exam, and the relative weight of each domain.
The Cisco CCIE Security Written Exam (400-251) version 5.0 is a two-hour test with 90–110 questions that validate professionals who have the expertise to describe, design, implement, operate, and troubleshoot complex security technologies and solutions. Candidates must understand the requirements of network security, how different components interoperate, and translate it into the device configurations. The exam is closed book and no outside reference materials are allowed.