security+ kris madura, mba, pmp network, security program manager [email protected] q1 2004
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Security+ Description Vendor-neutral benchmark certification validating the knowledge andVendor-neutral benchmark certification validating the knowledge and
experience of the “foot soldier” security worker experience of the “foot soldier” security worker
Delivered in 85 countries. 5,000 certified in one year.Delivered in 85 countries. 5,000 certified in one year.
Recommended candidate pre-existing knowledge and experience:Recommended candidate pre-existing knowledge and experience: Network+ or equivalent certificationNetwork+ or equivalent certification 2 years experience in networking with emphasis on security2 years experience in networking with emphasis on security Adequate self study or formal trainingAdequate self study or formal training Thorough review and understanding of the publicly postedThorough review and understanding of the publicly posted
exam objectivesexam objectives
Developed with input from industry, academia and government from Developed with input from industry, academia and government from
over over 3030 countries worldwide, the exam will cover domains including: countries worldwide, the exam will cover domains including: General Security ConceptsGeneral Security Concepts Communication SecurityCommunication Security Infrastructure SecurityInfrastructure Security Basics of CryptographyBasics of Cryptography Operational / Organizational SecurityOperational / Organizational Security
Delivered in Delivered in 8585 countries. countries. 5,000 certified in one year. 5,000 certified in one year.
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Founding Organizations
VeriSign
Symantec
Entrust
RSA Security
Microsoft
Sun Microsystems
IBM / Tivoli Software Group
Novell
Olympus Security Group
Motorola
VCCS - Institute of Excellence for
Information Technology
Information Systems Security
Association (ISSA)
Information Systems Audit and
Control Association (ISACA)
National Institute of Standards &
Technology (NIST)
Argonne National Laboratory
U.S. Secret Service
Federal Bureau of
Investigation
Cybersmuggling Center –
U.S. Customs
New Horizons Computer
Learning Centers
Course Technology
Tech-Connect
Ascendant Learning
Marcraft International
ElementK
Sybex
Intense School
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Recognition
CompTIA Security+ is recognized as a requirement, option or continuing CompTIA Security+ is recognized as a requirement, option or continuing development credit in leading organizations and programsdevelopment credit in leading organizations and programs
GI Bill, DANTES program, State Department Professional IT Development GI Bill, DANTES program, State Department Professional IT Development
MicrosoftMicrosoft MCSAMCSA MCSEMCSE MCSA: SecurityMCSA: Security MCSE: SecurityMCSE: Security
Symantec Security Technology ArchitectSymantec Security Technology Architect
IBM Advanced Deployment Professional – Tivoli Security Management Solutions 2003IBM Advanced Deployment Professional – Tivoli Security Management Solutions 2003
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – Certified Information Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – Certified Information
Security Manager (CISM)Security Manager (CISM)
Information Systems Forensics Association (ISFA) – Certified Information Forensics Information Systems Forensics Association (ISFA) – Certified Information Forensics
Investigator (CIFI)Investigator (CIFI)
Security Certified – Ascendant LearningSecurity Certified – Ascendant Learning
Planet 3 Wireless Planet 3 Wireless
Academic: Virginia CCS, Oklahoma CCS, Moraine Valley Consortium, Working Academic: Virginia CCS, Oklahoma CCS, Moraine Valley Consortium, Working
Connections / NWCET, St. Petersburg and others – Duke, Clemson, 4 year institutionsConnections / NWCET, St. Petersburg and others – Duke, Clemson, 4 year institutions