"This is open to all people who are certified with Cisco, but even in that suspended mode as well as emeritus – they can really become active in this program. That's a very big win for CCIE's ...

To remain an active CCIE with Cisco requires renewing the CCIE certification every two years and passing a $350 written exam. But if CCIEs don't renew after two years and then want to re-certify ...