Project 525 CCIE Security
Build the Expertise to Secure Complex Enterprise Networks
Prepare for CCIE Security through a structured 12-month journey combining Cisco U. learning, CCIE-certified mentorship and intensive hands-on practice.
Develop the advanced capabilities to design, deploy, operate and optimize end-to-end security across complex enterprise environments.
Why CCIE Security?
Modern organizations must protect users, applications, endpoints, cloud services and network infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated threats. This requires security professionals who can integrate multiple controls, troubleshoot complex environments and make sound decisions under pressure.
CCIE Security validates your ability to:
- Design secure enterprise architectures
- Deploy and integrate advanced security controls
- Protect access across users, devices and environments
- Identify and resolve complex security issues
- Optimise security operations across the network lifecycle
Who Should Pursue This Track?
This pathway is designed for experienced professionals working with enterprise security technologies, including:
- Senior network security engineers
- Security architects and consultants
- Network defence specialists
- Security infrastructure engineers
- Technical leads and implementation specialists
- Professionals operating at or beyond CCNP Security level
What You Will Develop
Project 525 builds practical capability across major CCIE Security domains:
Network security
Protect enterprise infrastructure using integrated security controls
Secure access
Apply identity, access and policy enforcement across users and devices
Cloud security
Secure applications, workloads and connectivity across cloud environments
Endpoint protection
Strengthen prevention, detection and response across endpoints
Content security
Protect web, email and data flows from threats and misuse
Threat protection
Implement advanced defence, visibility and enforcement capabilities
Security automation
Use programmability and automation to improve consistency and response
Project 525 Entry Requirement
Candidates must have passed the 350-701 SCOR: Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies exam and hold a valid core certification for the duration of the cohort. Advanced hands-on experience with enterprise network security solutions is strongly recommended.
Why Prepare With Project 525?
Project 525 gives experienced security professionals a disciplined route to CCIE Security lab readiness. Your track-specific journey includes:
- Structured Cisco U. learning
- Guidance from CCIE-certified mentors
- Security-focused lab exercises
- CCIE Security practice labs
- Intensive bootcamp preparation
- Practice simulations where applicable
- Progress tracking and readiness reporting
- CCIE lab exam voucher
Programme components and voucher terms are subject to the applicable cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exam must I pass before joining?
Project 525 candidates must hold a valid 350-701 SCOR core exam certification before entering the CCIE Security programme.
Do I need to hold CCNP Security?
Not necessarily. Passing SCOR meets the core-exam requirement, but candidates should already have advanced knowledge and practical experience with enterprise security technologies.
What does the CCIE Security lab assess?
Cisco’s eight-hour lab exam assesses your ability to design, deploy, operate and optimize end-to-end security across a complex dual-stack enterprise network.
Does Project 525 guarantee that I will become CCIE certified?
No. The programme provides structure, expert guidance and practical preparation, but certification depends on your readiness, participation and exam performance.
Turn Security Experience Into Expert-Level Capability
Build the technical depth, practical discipline and confidence required to take on complex enterprise security challenges.
Speak With a Programme Advisor
+60 11-5119 6631