MTCSE 98%
Active
MikroTik Certified Security Engineer
Valid May 2025 – May 2028 · Verify on mikrotik.com →
I can architect, harden, and audit your network's security posture across firewall, VPN, and access control.
What This Certification Validates
Near-perfect security score. Firewall architecture, IPsec VPN, certificate management, attack mitigation — the full defensive stack.
- · Firewall filter chains (input/forward/output)
- · NAT (srcnat/dstnat) advanced
- · Mangle & connection tracking
- · IPsec IKEv1 & IKEv2
- · Certificate management (SCEP, CRL)
- · RADIUS & EAP authentication
- · Bridge firewall
- · Attack detection & mitigation
- · Cryptographic protocol selection
- · Security audit methodology
MTCSE vs Cisco CCNA Security / CompTIA Security+
| Dimension | MTCSE | Cisco CCNA Security / CompTIA Security+ |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | RouterOS firewall, VPN, crypto — implementation | Broad security theory + vendor config |
| Vendor lock | MikroTik only | Multi-vendor / vendor-neutral |
| Hands-on depth | Full firewall rule building on real RouterOS | Mostly theoretical with some lab |
| Renewal cycle | 3 years, re-exam | 3 years, CE credits |
| Focus | Implementation-first (build the firewall) | Theory-first (understand the concepts) |
Synergy Connections
MTCSE combines with these certifications.
Real-World Application
Anonymized engagements demonstrating this expertise.
Case #1
- Situation
- Multi-office enterprise needed IPsec mesh VPN across 12 sites with certificate-based authentication and automatic failover.
- Challenge
- Mixed IPv4/IPv6 networks with NAT traversal requirements. Previous flat IPsec config had single points of failure.
- Methodology
- IKEv2 with MOBIKE for mobile worker roaming, per-tunnel routing marks for traffic isolation, redundant peers with DPD-based failover, SCEP certificate enrollment.
- Result
- 99.97% VPN uptime over 18 months. Certificate rotation automated. Zero manual intervention for site failovers.
Case #2
- Situation
- Client suspected ongoing network intrusion after unusual traffic patterns detected.
- Challenge
- No logging was configured. Firewall rules were permissive defaults from initial setup years ago.
- Methodology
- Full firewall audit: rebuilt filter chains with explicit allow/deny, enabled connection tracking, added rate limiting for common attack vectors, configured syslog forwarding.
- Result
- Identified and blocked brute-force SSH attempts from 3 IP ranges. Reduced attack surface by 85%. Ongoing monitoring via syslog.
Exam Details
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- Format
- 25 multiple-choice questions, open-book
- Pass score
- 60%
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Prerequisite
- MTCNA (can be expired for recertification)
- Training
- 2 days
- Validity
- 3 years
- Global rarity
- ~500–1,000 active holders
- RouterOS ver.
- RouterOS v7
Score History
View score progression across certification cycles
2019 94% Kuala Lumpur
2022 92% Bangkok
2025 98% Bangkok
Training providers: Citraweb (ID), MikroTik SEA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does MTCSE certification cover?
MTCSE validates advanced RouterOS security: firewall filter/NAT/mangle chain architecture, IPsec VPN (IKEv1/IKEv2), certificate management (SCEP/CRL), RADIUS/EAP authentication, bridge firewall, attack detection, and cryptographic protocol selection.
How is MTCSE different from CompTIA Security+?
MTCSE is implementation-focused — you build real firewall rules and VPN tunnels on RouterOS hardware. Security+ covers broader theoretical security concepts across vendors. MTCSE is narrower but far deeper on actual network device hardening.
What projects require MTCSE-level expertise?
Any network requiring security hardening: firewall audits, IPsec VPN deployments (site-to-site or roadwarrior), certificate-based authentication, intrusion detection, or compliance-driven security reviews.
How do I verify a consultant's MTCSE certification?
Verify on mikrotik.com/training/certificates using the certificate ID. MTCSE requires MTCNA as prerequisite — a valid MTCSE confirms both foundational and security-specialist knowledge.
Is MTCSE certification still relevant in 2025?
More than ever. With WireGuard integration in RouterOS v7, IKEv2 improvements, and evolving threat landscapes, MTCSE-certified engineers are critical for modern MikroTik security deployments.
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