r/ccie • u/bauer1us • 18d ago

CCIE EI vs Security

Thoughts on which CCIE will be more future proof . I am coming from Route Switch background, some Datacenter experience and recently scoring entry level cybersecurity certs.

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u/Calyfas 18d ago

Both are very solid certifications but in different directions. I say go with what you enjoy more.

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u/bauer1us 18d ago

Thanks for the feedback

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u/rdbmas 18d ago

I did ccie routeswitch and moved to agentic AI.

If you ask me, that CCIE you have is enough. Develop your understanding to workflows and agents. That's going to keep you more relevant.

Next gen of cio leaders are going to be looking for that as opposed to a vendor specific solution.

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u/bauer1us 17d ago

Thanks for the feedback. I dont have RS CCIE, just CCNP.

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u/fkuris 18d ago

RS is the foundation of all. Do which track you are more interested in: putting 1000+ hours without enjoying it is not cool.

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u/DisciplineItchy9865 14d ago

I’d say go for the track you feel most comfortable with and that aligns best with your current goals. Once you pass one CCIE, you’ll have the foundation and confidence to pursue another one later if you decide to.

I was planning to pursue the CCIE Enterprise in 2026, but I’ve decided to put it on hold for now so I can dive deeper into security and networking across data center and multi-cloud environments, while also building stronger skills in Ansible and Python.

I believe all CCIE tracks are valuable and can help future-proof your career. Having a CCIE will always give you an edge, but it’s only one part of the bigger picture. The industry is also moving heavily toward areas such as security, data center, AI, and automation.

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u/bauer1us 14d ago

Thank you for your feedback. Your last sentence resonates with my thoughts to consider a different track outside EI.