I took the CCNA Security IINS 640-553 today and passed. I used the Cisco Press book and GNS3 for study materials. I am now going to start on my CCSP. I am going to begin with the IPS test 642-533. I have an old Cisco Press book I am going to use, which was written for the 642-532 exam. I also have access to a ASA5520 with a AIP-SSM-20 module and an old IDS 4200 appliance.

I am a little surprised at the lack of self study material for the current CCSP tests. I hope to complete the CCSP certification by August 1, 2009 and begin studying for the CCIE Security written exam.