How Do You Differentiate y=sec^2(X) Where X is a Polynomial?

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I need a quick check on my math. Derivative of composite function y=sec^2(X) where X is a polynomial.
Does it equal:
y'=(secXtanX)(secX)(X)(dy/dx)+(secX)(secXtanX)(dy/dx)(X)+(secX)(secX)(dy/dx)

I'm a little confused on applying the product rule and the chain rule to this function.
 
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One more question. Compostie function y=csc(x) where X is a polynomial.
Does the first derivative of csc(X) equal:
y'=-csc(X)cot(X)(dy/dx)?
 
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Ugh, stupid little things, I'll edit.