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Certification

Information Security Analysts

Certification Description
Developed by experts in preventing sabotage, Anti-Sabotage Certified, ASCsm recognizes in those who carry ASC certification these skill sets that are essential to prevent sabotage.

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Anti-Sabatoge, Certified Website

Certification Description
Associate of International Information Systems Security status is available to those who have gained competence in key areas of industry knowledge and information security concepts and can pass either the CISSP® or SSCP® examinations, but lack the years of practical work experience required for full accreditation. Associates of International Information Systems Security must also subscribe to the International Information Systems Security Code of Ethics and maintain their status in good standing with International Information Systems Security.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Associate of International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium Website

Certification Description
Today's organizations are challenged with rapidly detecting cybersecurity breaches and effectively responding to security incidents. Teams of people in Security Operations Centers (SOC's) keep a vigilant eye on security systems, protecting their organizations by detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats. The CCNA Cyber Ops certification prepares candidates to begin a career working with associate-level cybersecurity analysts within security operations centers.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

CCNA Cyber Ops Certification Website

Certification Description
The CAP credential is an objective measure of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for personnel involved in the Certification and Accreditation process. Specifically, the credential applies to professionals responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements, as well as ensure information systems possess security commensurate with the level of exposure to potential risk.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certification Authorization Professional Website

Certification Description
The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ certification (CRISC™) is designed for IT professionals who have hands-on experience with risk identification, assessment, and evaluation; risk response; risk monitoring; IS control design and implementation; and IS control monitoring and maintenance. The CRISC designation will not only certify professionals who have knowledge and experience identifying and evaluating entity-specific risk, but also aid them in helping enterprises accomplish business objectives by designing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining risk-based, efficient and effective IS controls.

Certifying Organization
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
https://www.isaca.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control Website

Certification Description
The Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner (CAWFE) program is administered by the IACIS Advanced Certification Subcommittee. The CAWFE program is composed of two separate assessments. The first component is the written examination, administered via the IACIS Moodle site. The second component is a practical assessment whereby candidates must answer questions that relate directly to a series of image files and Windows artifacts.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
https://www.iacis.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Advanced Windows Forensic Examiner Website

Certification Description
HTCN certification is available to qualified individuals currently working in the criminal justice, legal, academic and corporate communities.

Certifying Organization
High Tech Crime Network
http://www.htcn.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Computer Crime Investigator Website

Certification Description
HTCN certification is available to qualified individuals currently working in the criminal justice, legal, academic and corporate communities.

Certifying Organization
High Tech Crime Network
http://www.htcn.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Computer Crime Investigator Advanced Website

Certifying Organization
High Tech Crime Network
http://www.htcn.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Certified Computer Forensic Technician Website

Certifying Organization
Institute for the Certification of Computing Professionals
http://iccp.org/index.html

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Computing Professional Website

Certification Description
Professional certification validates your training and experience in your present career. BECCA Certified Confidentiality (CCO) Program is structured to fit the needs of a wide range of busy professionals who already have some security training and experience.

Certifying Organization
Business Espionage Controls and Countermeasures Association
http://www.becca-online.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Confidentiality Officer Website

Certification Description
High-profile cases of corporate malfeasance and increased attention paid to cybercrime and cyberterrorism have elevated electronic evidence discovery to an indispensable component of any organization's security plan. This intensive instructor led course is designed to give a solid foundation in the theory and practice of essential computer forensic techniques.

Certifying Organization
E-Business Process Solutions
http://www.e-bps.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Cyber-Crime Expert Website

Certification Description
The Certified EC-Council Instructor (CEI) program is designed for individuals who want to become certified to deliver EC-Council's suite of professional certification programs. The CEI program provides resources for individuals to become industry-recognized trainers specializing in the field of information security.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified EC-Council Instructor Website

Certification Description
A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s). The CEH credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Ethical Hacker Website

Certification Description
The CEPT certification is designed to certify that candidates have expert level knowledge and skills in relation to penetration testing.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Expert Penetration Tester Website

Certification Description
The External CFCE process is open to qualified applicants who believe that they have the necessary training and experience to become a Certified Forensic Computer Examiner. The applicant must submit an application, along with a required fee, in order to be considered for the process.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
https://www.iacis.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Forensic Computer Examiner Website

Certification Description
The Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator designation is available to management level healthcare security professionals who meet the CHPA requirements and who are a current Senior or Partner member of IAHSS. Once approved, each candidate has twelve months to successfully pass the CHPA certification exam.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety
http://www.iahss.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator Website

Certification Description
In addition to meeting all general eligibility requirements to sit for ABCHS certification exams, applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience combined with general training, knowledge, skill, and education within their respective homeland security-related area, such as security, law enforcement, fire service, military, emergency management, cyber security, public health, hazardous materials, medical, or other related areas.

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Home Security IV - Response and Recovery Website

Certification Description
In addition to meeting all general eligibility requirements to sit for ABCHS certification exams, applicants must hold current CHS-II certification and have at least two (2) years of experience combined with general training, knowledge, skill, and education within their respective homeland security-related area, such as security, law enforcement, fire service, military, emergency management, cyber security, public health, hazardous materials, medical, or other related areas.

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Homeland Security III - Mitigation Website

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Homeland Security V - Prevention, Response and Mitigation Website

Certification Description
The CHPS credential: Denotes competence in designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations. Demonstrates a choice to focus and advance by specializing in the privacy and security dimensions of HIM. Shows a commitment to advancing privacy and security management practices and lifelong learning and professional development.

Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association
http://www.ahima.org/certification/ccsp.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security Website

Certification Description
In addition to meeting all general eligibility requirements to sit for ABCHS certification exams, applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience combined with general training, knowledge, skill, and education within their respective homeland security-related area, such as security, law enforcement, fire service, military, emergency management, cyber security, public health, hazardous materials, medical, or other related areas.

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Homeland Security Level I Website

Certification Description
Applicants must hold current CHS-I certification and have at least two (2) years of experience combined with general training, knowledge, skill, and education within their respective homeland security-related area, such as security, law enforcement, fire service, military, emergency management, cyber security, public health, hazardous materials, medical, or other related areas

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified in Homeland Security Level II Website

Certification Description
The CIPP credential says you know privacy laws and regulations and how to apply them. It also says you know how to secure your place in the information economy.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Privacy Professionals
https://iapp.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Information Privacy Professional Website

Certification Description
The Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) certification program is developed specifically for experienced information security managers and those who have information security management responsibilities. The CISM certification is for the individual who manages, designs, oversees and/or assesses an enterprise's information security (IS). The CISM certification promotes international practices and provides executive management with assurance that those earning the designation have the required experience and knowledge to provide effective security management and consulting services. Individuals earning the CISM certification become part of an elite peer network, attaining a one-of-a-kind credential. The CISM job practice also defines a global job description for the information security manager and a method to measure existing staff or compare prospective new hires.

Certifying Organization
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
https://www.isaca.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Information Security Manager Website

Certification Description
The CISA designation is a globally recognized certification for IS audit control, assurance and security professionals. Being CISA-certified showcases your audit experience, skills and knowledge, and demonstrates you are capable to manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance and institute controls within the enterprise.

Certifying Organization
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
https://www.isaca.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Information Systems Auditor Website

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Information Systems Security Professional Website

Certification Description
CISSP-ISSAP requires a candidate to demonstrate 2 years of professional experience in the area of architecture and is an appropriate credential for Chief Security Architects and Analysts who may typically work as independent consultants or in similar capacities. The architect plays a key role within the information security department with responsibilities that functionally fit between the C-suite and upper managerial level and the implementation of the security program. The candidate would generally develop, design, or analyze the overall security plan. Although this role may typically be tied closely to technology, it may be fundamentally closer to the consultative and analytical process of information security.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Architecture Website

Certification Description
The CNDA Program certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Network Defense from a vendor-neutral perspective. The Certified Network Defense Architect certification will fortify the application knowledge of security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network infrastructure. A Certified Network Defense Architect is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Network Defense Architect Website

Certification Description
The purpose of the CSCU is to recognize the competency and expertise of a professional in security and networking skills thereby adding value to the workplace.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified Secure Computer User Website

Certification Description
The Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) is the only certification in the industry that ensures security is considered throughout the entire lifecycle.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Website

Certification Description
The CWSP certification is a professional level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. The CWSP certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure enterprise Wi-Fi networks from hackers, no matter which brand of Wi-Fi gear your organization deploys.

Certifying Organization
Certified Wireless Network Professional
https://www.cwnp.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Certified Wireless Security Professional Website

Certifying Organization
Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.
https://www.checkpoint.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Check Point Certified Security Administrator Website

Certifying Organization
Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.
https://www.checkpoint.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Check Point Certified Security Expert Website

Certification Description
Advanced certification proves expertise in Multi-Domain Security Management with Virtual System Extension.

Certifying Organization
Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.
https://www.checkpoint.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Check Point Managed Security Expert Website

Certification Description
Our most advanced technical 3-day course teaches how to use advanced commands to configure and troubleshoot Check Point Security Systems. Multiple hands-on lab exercises teach how to bring optimization techniques back to your workplace.

Certifying Organization
Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.
https://www.checkpoint.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Check Point Security Master Website

Certification Description
Cisco CCIE Security certifies expertise with specific security protocols and components, as well as IP and IP routing.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Security Website

Certification Description
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security) validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Website

Certification Description
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security certification validates associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognize threats and vulnerabilities to networks, and mitigate security threats. The CCNA Security curriculum emphasizes core security technologies, the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices, and competency in the technologies that Cisco uses in its security structure.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cisco Certified Network Associate Security Certification Website

Certification Description
CCNP Security certification program is aligned specifically to the job role of the Cisco Network Security Engineer responsible for Security in Routers, Switches, Networking devices and appliances, as well as choosing, deploying, supporting and troubleshooting Firewalls, VPNS, and IDS/IPS solutions for their networking environments.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security Website

Certification Description
The Cisco IOS Security Specialist certification recognizes security professionals who can demonstrate the hands-on knowledge and skills that are required to secure networks. Knowledge and skills include using Cisco IOS Security features for switch and router security as well as the widely deployed Cisco security appliances.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Cisco IOS Security Specialist Website

Certification Description
The Cisco VPN Security Specialist certification recognizes security professionals with the skills and knowledge to configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and support various VPN solutions, using Cisco IOS Software and the robust Cisco ASA adaptive security appliance.

Certifying Organization
Cisco Systems, Inc.
http://www.cisco.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Cisco VPN Security Specialist Website

Certification Description
The CIW Web Security Associate course teaches you how to secure your network from unauthorized activity. This course teaches you about security principles, such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of hacker activities that you are most likely to encounter. Individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security.

Certifying Organization
Certified Internet Web Professionals
https://www.ciwcertified.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

CIW Web Security Associate Website

Certification Description
The CIW Web Security Associate course teaches you how to secure your network from unauthorized activity. This course teaches you about security principles, such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of hacker activities that you are most likely to encounter. Individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security.

Certifying Organization
Certified Internet Web Professionals
https://www.ciwcertified.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

CIW Web Security Professional Website

Certification Description
The CIW Web Security Associate course teaches you how to secure your network from unauthorized activity. This course teaches you about security principles, such as establishing an effective security policy, and about the different types of hacker activities that you are most likely to encounter. Individuals with these security skills can pursue or advance careers in many aspects of online and network security.

Certifying Organization
Certified Internet Web Professionals
https://www.ciwcertified.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

CIW Web Security Specialist Website

Certification Description
The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner certification is an international, vendor-neutral exam that proves competency in enterprise security; risk management; research and analysis; and integration of computing, communications, and business disciplines.

Certifying Organization
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
https://www.comptia.org/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Website

Certification Description
Computer hacking forensic investigation is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator Website

Certification Description
Demonstrates ability to be a first responder to cyber incidents, following established procedures and defined processes. CSXP indicates firewall, patching and anti-virus experience, as well as the ability to implement common security controls and perform vulnerability scans and analysis.

Certifying Organization
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
https://www.isaca.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes

CSX Expert Website

Certification Description
Earning this performance-based certification shows you are skilled at following established procedures, defined processes and working mostly with known problems. It also demonstrates that you have firewall, patching and anti-virus experience and can implement common security controls, perform vulnerability scans and some analysis.

Certifying Organization
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
https://www.isaca.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

CSX Practitioner Website

Certification Description
CSX Specialist demonstrates effective skills and deep knowledge in one or more of the five areas based closely on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Detect, Protect, Respond and Recover (five certifications; CSX Practitioner is prerequisite

Certifying Organization
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
https://www.isaca.org/Pages/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

CSX Specialist Website

Certification Description
Possessors of the CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst certification have proven that they are capable of conducting a thorough forensic analysis using sound examination and handling procedures, and are able to communicate the results of their analysis effectively.

Certifying Organization
CyberSecurity Institute
http://www.csisite.net/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst Website

Certification Description
The CISO position emerged worldwide as a designation of executive leaders who can address the emerging threats to information security by developing and maintaining a tough information security strategy. CISOs - with the experience, leadership, communication skills and innovative strengths are born to resolve the ever-growing information security threats.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

EC Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer Website

Certification Description
A Secure Programmer is a professional with essential and fundamental skills to develop secure and robust applications. Secure programmers have mastery and skills to code securely, identify common application flaws, and debug the errors.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

EC Council Certified Secure Programmer Website

Certification Description
The EC-Council Network Security Administrator (ENSA) certification verifies candidate's network security skills and knowledge from defensive perspective while the CEH certification looks at the security from an offensive view.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

EC Council Network Security Administrator Website

Certification Description
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) complements the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification by exploring the analytical phase of ethical hacking. While CEH exposes the learner to hacking tools and technologies, ECSA takes it a step further by exploring how to analyze the outcome from these tools and technologies. Through groundbreaking penetration testing methods and techniques, ECSA class helps students perform the intensive assessments required to effectively identify and mitigate risks to the security of the infrastructure.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

EC-Council Certified Security Analyst Website

Certification Description
The convergence of security systems like access control and surveillance onto the network places much of the responsibility for future security designs into the hands of information technology systems (ITS) professionals. ESS Designer candidates are tested on their ability to understand and apply a vast collection of ESS technology and design information.

Certifying Organization
Building Industry Consulting Service International
https://www.bicsi.org/Default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Electronic Safety and Security Designer Website

Certification Description
The ESNT was developed for technicians who have gained knowledge and skills needed to properly cable, connect, install, program and troubleshoot IP-enabled security devices onto local area networks and the Internet. This certification is an acknowledgement of the examinee's familiarization and understanding of the hardware and theory of operation of this medium. It is a stand-alone certification that can also be used as a Journeyman option.

Certifying Organization
ETA International
http://www.eta-i.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes

Electronic Security NetworkingTechnician Website

Certification Description
Auditors, network administrators and penetration-testers who are responsible for assessing the security of wireless networks. The GAWN certification is designed for technologists who need to assess the security of wireless networks. The certification focuses on the different security mechanisms for wireless networks, the tools and techniques used to evaluate and exploit weaknesses, and techniques used to analyze wireless networks. Students will not only gain experience using tools to assess wireless networks, they will understand how the tools operate and the weaknesses in protocols that they evaluate.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Assessing Wireless Networks Website

Certification Description
The GCED builds on the security skills measured by the GSEC (no overlap). It assesses more advanced, technical skills that are needed to defend the enterprise environment and protect an organization as a whole. Knowledge, skills and abilities assessed are taken from the areas of Defensive Network Infrastructure, Packet Analysis, Penetration Testing, Incident Handling, and Malware Removal.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender Website

Certification Description
GIAC Certified Firewall Analysts (GCFWs) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to design, configure, and monitor routers, firewalls, and perimeter defense systems.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst Website

Certification Description
Individuals responsible for forensic investigation/analysis, advanced incident handling, or formal incident investigation. GIAC Certified Forensic Analysts (GCFAs) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to handle advanced incident handling scenarios, conduct formal incident investigations, and carry out forensic investigation of networks and hosts.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst Website

Certification Description
The GCFE certification is for professionals working or interested in the information security, legal and law enforcement industries with a need to understand computer forensic analysis. The certification focuses on core skills required to collect and analyze data from Windows computer systems. The GCFE certifies that candidates have the knowledge, skills, and ability to conduct typical incident investigations including e-Discovery, forensic analysis and reporting, evidence acquisition, browser forensics and tracing user and application activities on Windows systems.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Certified Forensics Examiner Website

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GIAC Certified Incident Handler Website

Certification Description
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analysts (GCIAs) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to configure and monitor intrusion detection systems, and to read, interpret, and analyze network traffic and related log files.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst Website

Certification Description
The ISO-27000 series of standards offers a framework to assist any organization to develop a true security minded corporate culture by instilling best practice and detailed guidance regarding all manner of security issues. This track is designed for information security officers or other management professionals who are looking for a how-to guide for implementing the ISO-27000 series of standards including an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27002 security controls and ISO 27005 Risk Management methods.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Certified ISO-27000 Specialist Website

Certification Description
The GPEN certification is for security personnel whose job duties involve assessing target networks and systems to find security vulnerabilities. Certification objectives include penetration-testing methodologies, the legal issues surrounding penetration testing and how to properly conduct a penetration test as well as best practice technical and non-technical techniques specific to conduct a penetration test.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Certified Penetration Tester Website

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator Website

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator Website

Certification Description
Professionals who need to hit the ground running and need an overview of information assurance. Managers, Information Security Officers, and System Administrators who need an overview of risk management and defense in depth techniques. Anyone who writes, implements, or must adhere to policy, disaster recovery or business continuity.
Proficient infosec administrators can network well on the eight layer of the ISO model (political) and the material contained in this track will help them to bridge the gap that often exists between managers and system administrators. GISF candidates will learn and be able to demonstrate key concepts of information security including: understanding the threats and risks to information and information resources, identifying best practices that can be used to protect them, and learning to diversify our protection strategy.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

GIAC Information Security Fundamentals Website

Certification Description
Security Professionals that want to fill the gaps in their understanding of technical information security; System, Security, and Network Administrators that want to understand the pragmatic applications of the Common Body of Knowledge; managers that want to understand information security beyond simple terminology and concepts; anyone new to information security with some background in information systems and networking. Candidates may also wish to use this certification as an independent assessment of your mastery of the (ISC)2 Common Body of Knowledge.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Information Security Professional Website

Certification Description
System and Network Administrators, Auditors, Security Consultants, and Security Managers responsible for protecting the organization from malicious code. The GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) certificate is designed for technologists who protect the organization from malicious code. The certificate focuses on tools and techniques for analyzing malicious software such as viruses, worms, and trojans. Students are asked to try their hand at studying malware using system monitoring tools, a disassembler, and a debugger in a controlled environment. When performing the analysis, students study the program's behavioral patterns, and look at portions of its assembly code. This is an advanced, technical program that expects the students to be familiar with using Windows and Linux operating environments, and to understand programming concepts such as stacks and function calls.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Website

Certification Description
The GIAC Secure Software Programmers certification allows candidates to demonstrate mastery of the security knowledge and skills needed to deal with common programming errors that lead to most security problems. GIAC Certified secure software programmers (GSSP) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to write secure code and recognize security shortcomings in existing code.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Secure Software Programmer - Java Website

Certification Description
The GIAC Secure Software Programmers certification allows candidates to demonstrate mastery of the security knowledge and skills needed to deal with common programming errors that lead to most security problems. GIAC Certified secure software programmers (GSSP) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to write secure code and recognize security shortcomings in existing code.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Secure Software Programmer.NET Website

Certification Description
Security Professionals that want to demonstrate they are qualified for IT systems hands-on roles with respect to security tasks. Candidates are required to demonstrate an understanding of information security beyond simple terminology and concepts.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Security Essentials Certification Website

Certification Description
Individuals with managerial or supervisory responsibility for information security staff. The diligent manager will learn the essential, up-to-date knowledge and skills required to supervise the security component of any information technology project. This training is designed for the manager who wants to get up to speed fast. You will be able to put what you learn into practice the day you get back into the office. The diligent manager will learn the essential, up-to-date knowledge and skills required to supervise the security component of any information technology project. Individuals who hold the GIAC Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC) have mastered the essential knowledge relating to current security issues, best practices, and technology.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Security Leadership Certification Website

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Systems and Network Auditor Website

Certification Description
This certification measures and individuals understanding of web application exploits and penetration testing methodology.

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester Website

Certification Description
The GICSP bridges together IT, engineering and cyber security to achieve security for industrial control systems from design through retirement. This unique vendor-neutral, practitioner focused industrial control system certification is a collaborative effort between GIAC and representatives from a global industry consortium involving organizations that design, deploy, operate and/or maintain industrial automation and control system infrastructure

Certifying Organization
Global Information Assurance Certification
https://www.giac.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional Website

Certification Description
This certification verifies that you can navigate HP ArcSight Administrator solutions to proactively analyze and troubleshoot the ESM CORR-Engine database and HP ArcSight ESM Manager to provide efficient services to your organization. This certification is designed to test your ability to design and deploy hierarchical, fault tolerant manager implementations, as well integration strategies between HP ArcSight ESM and other HP ArcSight appliances such as Logger, Connector Appliance, and the HP ArcSight Management Center products.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HP ASE - ArcSight Administrator V1 Website

Certification Description
This certification validates your knowledge of advanced HP ArcSight ESM content to find and correlate event information, perform actions such as notifying stakeholders, analyzing event data graphically, and reporting on security incidents within your security environment. It tests your understanding of the advanced correlation capabilities within HP ArcSight ESM that provide a significant edge in detecting active attacks. It also verifies your problem solving ability and methodology, using HP ArcSight security find, track, and remediate security incidents.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HP ASE - ArcSight Analyst V1 Website

Certification Description
This certification validates that you can use proactively utilize and troubleshoot ArcSight Logger solutions to provide efficient services to your organization. It also demonstrates your ability to design and deploy robust, powerful ArcSight solutions to thwart vulnerabilities and threats, thereby protecting your organization's sensitive data.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HP ASE - ArcSight Logger V1 Website

Certification Description
This certification verifies/validates that you can demonstrate detailed knowledge and best practice usage when implementing and using either HP WebInspect or HP Fortify SCA/SSC products. Typical candidates for this certification have one year of experience with their respective HP Fortify product, either WebInspect or Fortify SCA/Fortify SCC.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HP ASE - Fortify Security V1 Website

Certification Description
This certification verifies that you possess professional level knowledge of the ArcSight Products, and can utilize ArcSight technology as a comprehensive security solution. It validates your capability to successfully recognize the major security risks associated with a digital environment and design a security solution using ArcSight products to combat and eliminate these risks.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HP ATP - ArcSight Security V1 Website

Certification Description
This certification verifies that you possess professional-level knowledge of the Fortify Products, and are able to utilize Fortify technology as a comprehensive security solution. This certification validates your capability to successfully recognize the major security risks associated with a digital environment and design a security solution using Fortify products to combat and eliminate these risks.

Certifying Organization
Hewlett Packard Certification and Learning
https://certification-learning.hpe.com/TR/Index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HP ATP - Fortify Security V1 Website

Certification Description
An IBM Certified Trusteer Fraud Fundamentals Professional is an individual (sales engineers) who can demonstrate basic support and technical knowledge of the Trusteer Fraud product portfolio, including implementation and management of a Trusteer Fraud solution.

Certifying Organization
IBM Corporation
https://www.ibm.com/us-en/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

IBM Certified Associate - Security Trusteer Fraud Protection Website

Certification Description
You will learn administration skills such as the following in course 3109: Novell Identity Manager 4 Administration: performing traces, checking driver states, managing policies, performing health checks, and performing basic reporting tasks.

Certifying Organization
Micro Focus
https://www.microfocus.com/novell/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Identity Manager Certified Administrator Website

Certification Description
Demonstrates competence in the rigorous requirements for information security engineering.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Information Systems Security Engineering Professional Website

Certification Description
This concentration requires that a candidate demonstrate two years of professional experience in the area of management on a large enterprise-wide security model. This concentration contains deep managerial elements, such as project management, risk management, setting up and delivering a security awareness program, and managing a business continuity planning program. A CISSP-ISSMP establishes, presents, and governs information security programs demonstrating management and leadership skills. Typically the ISSMP certification holder or candidate will construct the framework of the information security department and define the means of supporting the group internally. ISSMPs have a far more well-rounded and complete comprehension of information security than other popular management credentials.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Information Systems Security Management Professional Website

Certification Description
The licensed penetration tester is a program which trains security professionals to analyze the security posture of a network exhaustively and recommend corrective measures authoritatively.

Certifying Organization
EC-Council
https://www.eccouncil.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Licensed Penetration Tester Website

Certification Description
This exam validates that a candidate has fundamental security knowledge and skills. It can serve as a stepping stone to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) exams. It is recommended that candidates become familiar with the concepts and the technologies described here by taking relevant training courses. Candidates are expected to have some hands-on experience with Windows Server, Windows-based networking, Active Directory, anti-malware products, firewalls, network topologies and devices, and network ports.

Certifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Microsoft Windows Server Security fundamentals Website

Certification Description
This certification is for candidates with extensive job-role experience administering security in an Oracle Solaris or a Solaris Operating System (Oracle Solaris 10 or OpenSolaris) environment. Previous Oracle Solaris or Solaris OS system and network administration certification is strongly recommended. This exam presumes the test candidate has an in-depth knowledge of UNIX and Solaris OS features. Candidates should have with previous experience administering security in an Oracle Solaris Operating System. Although it is not required, it is recommended that candidates be previously certified as an Oracle or Sun System Administrator and Oracle or Sun Network Administrator.

Certifying Organization
Oracle Corporation
https://www.oracle.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Solaris 10 Security Administrator Website

Certification Description
The Oracle Database 11g Security Implementation Specialist Certification identifies professionals that are skilled in implementing solutions using Oracle Database 11g security options. The certification covers implementation skills for the Advanced Security Option, Database Vault, Audit Vault and the Enterprise Manager Data Masking Pack. The exam targets the intermediate-level implementation team member. Up-to-date training and field experience are recommended. This certification is available to all candidates but is geared toward members of the Oracle Partner Network who are focused on selling and implementing Oracle Database 11g security options technology. OPN Members earning this certification will be recognized as OPN Certified Specialists, which helps their companies qualify for the Oracle Database Security Options Specialization.

Certifying Organization
Oracle Corporation
https://www.oracle.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Oracle Database 11g Security Essentials Website

Certifying Organization
Oracle Corporation
https://www.oracle.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Oracle Identity Governance Suite 11g Essentials Website

Certification Description
The certification test "SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0" verifies proven skills and fundamental knowledge in the area of SAP BusinessObjects Access Control. It proves that the candidate has a good overall understanding within this consultant profile, and can implement this knowledge practically in projects under guidance of an experienced consultant. It is recommended as an entry-level qualification to allow consultants to get acquainted within SAP BusinessObjects Access Control projects.

Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
https://www.sap.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP BusinessObjects Access Control 10.0 Website

Certification Description
The SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security with SAP NetWeaver 7.31 certification exam verifies that the candidate possesses the deep knowledge required in the area of SAP System Security. This certificate proves that the candidate has an advanced understanding within the Technology Consultant profile and is able to apply these skills practically and provide guidance in SAP project implementation and in Security Infrastructure Architecture.

Certifying Organization
SAP America, Inc.
https://www.sap.com/index.html

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

SAP Certified Technology Professional - System Security with SAP NetWeaver 7.31 Website

Certification Description
CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that proves competency in system security, network infrastructure, access control and organizational security.

Certifying Organization
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
https://www.comptia.org/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Security+ Website

Certification Description
The Sensitive Security Information certification will allow you to actualize and implement concrete strategies to keep sensitive information safe at home and at work.

Certifying Organization
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
http://www.abchs.com

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Sensitive Security Information Website

Certification Description
The second step to proving technical knowledge and competency is by becoming a Symantec Certified Professional (SCP) based on a specific area of solution expertise with multiple Symantec products. The SCP program validates skills and technical competencies necessary for Symantec professionals to design, architect, and implement multiple solutions in data protection, high availability, and/or security environments. To achieve this level of certification, candidates must pass two or more SCS exams, pass one SCP exam, and/or provide proof of the program's required third party vendor-neutral industry recognized prerequisite.

Certifying Organization
Symantec
https://www.symantec.com/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Symantec Certified Professional Website

Certification Description
The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credential offers information security tacticians, with implementation orientations, the opportunity to demonstrate their level of competence with the seven domains of the compendium of best practices for information security.
The SSCP credential is ideal for those working toward or who have already attained positions as Senior Network Security Engineers, Senior Security Systems Analysts or Senior Security Administrators.

Certifying Organization
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.
https://www.isc2.org/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Systems Security Certified Practitioner Website

Certification Description
The CIPP/G addresses U.S. government privacy laws, regulations and policies specific to government practice as well as those more broadly applicable to the public and private sectors in the U.S. It also covers U.S. government-standard practices for privacy program development and management, privacy compliance and auditing, records management and agency reporting obligations for privacy.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Privacy Professionals
https://iapp.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

The Certified Information Privacy Professional/Government Website

Certification Description
The CIPP/IT certifies individuals in their knowledge of privacy-related issues and practices in the context of the design and implementation of information and communication technologies.

Certifying Organization
International Association of Privacy Professionals
https://iapp.org/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

The Certified Information Privacy Professional/Information Technology Website

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