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Check Point · expert
CCSECheckpoint Certified Security Expert
Checkpoint Certified Security Expert
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Check PointCCSE
› Cost
Exam fee
CCSE$350
Exam fee
$350
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
CCSE$350
3-year cost of ownership
$350
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
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Validity
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CPE / yr
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
CCSE7.5
Schema quality
7.5
Practice evidence
CCSE7.0
Practice evidence
7.0
Maintenance
CCSE7.5
Maintenance
7.5
Market recognition
CCSE7.0
Market recognition
7.0
Average
CCSE7.3
Average
7.3
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
CCSEGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
CCSE—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
CCSE—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
CCSE—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
CCSE—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
CCSE● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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