In the complex world of IT security education, fitting all the various certifications together can seem like a challenging task. Finally, there is an answer to this challenge. The Security Certified Program offers THREE certifications to validate your security skill set. The SCP has certified people in more than 40 countries.

SCNS

The Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) program focuses on the critical defensive technologies that are the foundation of securing network perimeters, such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and router security.

The SCNS certification requires the passing of one exam (number SC0-451).

The exam is designed to validate the essential perimeter security skills, including: Network Defense Fundamentals, Hardening Routers and ACLs, Implementing IPSec and VPNs, Advanced TCP/IP, Securing Wireless Networks, Designing and Configuring Intrusion Detection Systems, and Designing and Configuring Firewall Systems.

The SCNS credential is valid for two years from the pass date. Recertification is required to maintain good standing.

Prerequisite for this certification is CompTIA Security+ or equivalent experience.

SCNP

The Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) program focuses on the required elements of securing a network, such as securing Windows and Linux systems.

The SCNP certification requires that candidates hold an SCNS credential, in good standing, and the successful passing of one exam (number SC0-471).

The exam is designed to validate the essential security skills for securing strategic elements of the network, including: Analyzing Packet Signatures, Creating Security Policies, Performing Risk Analysis, Ethical Hacking Techniques, Internet and WWW Security, Cryptography, Hardening Linux Computers, and Hardening Windows Server 2003.

The SCNP credential is valid for two years from the pass date. Recertification is required within two years to maintain good standing.

The prerequisite for this certification is the SCNS. Candidates must possess their SCNS, in good standing, prior to receiving their SCNP credential.

SCNA

The SCNA program will focus on the advanced security skills and technologies of building trusted networks. The skills and knowledge of the SCNA program includes: Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.

Prerequisite for this certification is the Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) credential, with good standing.

The SCNA program is divided into two exams:Enterprise Security Implementation (ESI) ???number SC0-501????and The Solution Exam (TSE) (number SC0-502).

The Enterprise Security Implementation exam is designed to validate the technically advanced skills that a security architect requires. These skills include, but are not limited to: Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.

The Solution Exam will cover all facets of technologies covered in all four of The SCP courses. To successfully complete The Solution Exam, candidates will require knowledge of the following, but limited to: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Operating System Security, Risk Analysis, Security Policies, Signature Analysis, Virtual Private Networks, Router Security, Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.

The SCNA credential is then valid for two years from the pass date. Recertification is required at that time with a passing score on Exam SC0-502 only.

SCP offers training classes and self-study materials in preparation of the SCP program. For details, go to http://www.securitycertified.net/training_schedule.htm.
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