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CompTIA
Security+ Certification CompTIA speaks on its Security+
certification
The CompTIA Security+ certification tests for security
knowledge mastery of an individual with two years on-the-job networking
experience, with emphasis on security. The exam domain areas measured by this
exam are: 1.0 Systems Security 2.0 Network Infrastructure 3.0 Access Control 4.0 Assessments & Audits 5.0 Cryptography 6.0 Organizational Security http://certification.comptia.org/security/
Microsoft's
certification specialization, MCSE: Security, requires MCSE candidates select security
exams as part of their electives. With the growing interest in Security, Microsoft
is now allowing MCSEs to specialize in Security. Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): Security candidates on the Microsoft
Windows Server 2003 track are required to pass five core exams and three
security specialization exams. MCSE- Security on Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE): Security candidates on
the Microsoft Windows 2000 track must pass four core exams and three security
specialization exams. MCSE- Security on Windows 2000 MCSA- Security on Windows Server 2003 MCSA- Security on Windows 2000 Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CISSP Certification
was designed to recognize mastery of an international standard for
information security and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The International Information
Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2
developed CISSP, a highly respected security credential. It is a challenging
vendor-neutral program that validates your mastery of recognized
international standards for information security.
The
CISSP Certification examination consists of 250 multiple-choice questions.
Candidates have up to 6 hours to complete the examination. Ten CISSP
information systems security test domains are covered in the examination
pertaining to the Common Body of Knowledge: 1.
Access Control Systems & Methodology 2.
Applications & Systems Development 3.
Business Continuity Planning 4.
Cryptography 5.
Law, Investigation & Ethics 6.
Operations Security 7.
Physical Security 8.
Security Architecture & Models 9.
Security Management Practices 10.
Telecommunications, Network & Internet Security
Cisco
Certified Security Professional (CCSP)
Cisco Qualified
Specialist certifications (Security) Cisco Qualified Specialist
certifications in the areas of security are: Firewall, IDS and VPN. Learn
more about Cisco Qualified Specialist security certifications The Red Hat
Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS) RHCSS validates
security expertise in using Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SELinux,
and Red Hat Directory Server in the enterprise environment. It is first Linux
certification to focus on security. The RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) is a required
prerequisite. To achieve the
RHCSS certification, the exams following exams must be passed: EX333
Security: Network Services, EX423 Directory Services and Authentication and
EX429 SELinux Policy Administration. https://www.redhat.com/training/security/courses/ Certified Information
Systems Auditor (CISA) The large and popular
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program is sponsored by the
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA): ISACA's CISA is one of the most popular and respected
credentials in the important area of system audit. http://www.isaca.org/Template.cfm?Section=CISA_Certification CISA
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