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EXIN and SCP create synergy in security certifications

31.3.2009

Information Security is a complex field that cuts across all sections of an organization. In fact, effective information security is the concern of all employees not just the IT department. For this reason, EXIN is expanding the qualifications in its information security portfolio to include the Security Certified Program (SCP®).

By adding SCP® certifications to the information security portfolio EXIN will meet growing IT industry demands for skilled professionals with a solid awareness of information security issues. Candidates can certify their information security competencies in this SCP qualification program via EXIN beginning April 1, 2009.

The SCP® program
SCP® is an advanced IT security qualification program that tests both theory and hands-on skills of candidates. The program is aimed at all levels in the organization. SCP® has researched and defined the necessary information security skills that would benefit the general employee base, as well as the IT administrator, IT manager and IT executive.

Complementary qualifications
EXIN and the US-based company SCP formed a partnership because the SCP program offers a synergy with EXIN’s own Information Security based on ISO/IEC 27002 Qualification Program. These two programs provide an IT professional with a comprehensive understanding of either the managerial or the technical challenges involved in information security issues.

Independent exams
SCP offers three certifications to validate IT professionals’ security skill sets. These certifications are listed below in the order of advancement:

1. Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) – The exam titled ‘Tactical Perimeter Defense’ tests the skills required by IT professionals who are entering the world of security. No prerequisites required.
2. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) – The exam ‘Strategic Infrastructure Security’ tests candidates’ knowledge and skills in prevention techniques as well as risk analysis and security policy creation in a blended technology environment. SCNS certification is a prerequisite for this level.
3. Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) – This level consists of two exams designed to validate candidates’ knowledge of Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Security Techniques, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography. The exams are titled ‘Enterprise Security Implementation’ and ‘The Solutions Exam’. SCNP certification is a prerequisite for this level.
   

Training and Exam availability
The English exams SCNS ‘Tactical Perimeter Defense’, SCNP ‘Strategic Infrastructure Security’, and SCNA ‘Enterprise Security Implementation’ and ‘The Solutions Exam’ are available worldwide through Prometric and Pearson VUE (please select Security Certified Program). In the course of 2009, the exams will be made available to EXIN’s Accredited Examination Centers (AECs).

Training providers who offer SCP courses have been especially authorized for this program and can be found by visiting the search page on the SCP Web site.

For more information regarding the details of the program or accreditation procedures, you may direct your questions to our International Service Desk or your EXIN Regional Office.

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