Yes you do.  You'll also need the CCNA Security if you end up going for the
CCNP Security cert.  I've found the combination of Cisco Press books, CBT
Nuggets, and labbing things up works well.

On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 11:00 PM, Subba Rao <[email protected]> wrote:

> Russell,
>
> Thank you for replying.  Do I need CCNA as a prerequisite to get my CCNA
> Security certification?  What books would you recommend to prepare for
> this certification?
>
> Thank you once again.
>
> Subba Rao
>
> On 1/3/2011 3:18 PM, Butturini, Russell wrote:
> > I used the Cisco Press book to prepare for this exam, combined with
> hands-on.  Hands on practice, even in a lab or emulated environment, is
> absolutely key if you want to get good at Cisco security.  I have my CCSP
> and  0 for 2 on the CCIE security lab so far, and I wouldn't be this far
> along without lots of time spent in the IOS breaking things :-)
> >
> >
> > On Jan 3, 2011, at 8:00 AM, "Subba Rao" <[email protected]> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I want to start specializing in Cisco Security certifications.  Does
> >> anyone have a good book to recommend to prepare for this certification?
> >> My work experience is mostly in the assessments area concentrating on
> >> OS and networks.  I am not a network admin though however I do
> >> understand the underlying technologies/protocols.
> >>
> >> Any advice is appreciated.  Thank you in advance.
> >>
> >> Subba Rao
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