Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)
The Security Certified Program offers two IT security certification tracks. The Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) certification tests a candidate's knowledge of defensive security strategies. The Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) certification tests a candidate's knowledge of building of trusted networks.
The SCNA program will focus on the advanced security skills and technologies of building trusted networks. The skills and knowledge of the SCNA program includes: Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography. The timely
information and hands-on labs allow candidates to experience the applications within a teaching environment.
As networks, and network security evolves, the move toward trusted networks is inevitable. Candidates who wish to remain on the cutting edge of their security career must have this knowledge, and these skills. These candidates are aware that the defense provided by the firewall and IDS alone, while required, are not enough. Prerequisite for this certification is the SCNP credential.
The SCNA Exams
The SCNA program is divided into two exams. To achieve the SCNA credential, candidates must achieve passing scores on both exams. The first exam is titles: Enterprise Security Implementation (ESI). The ESI exam is supported by the course material found in the two SCNA courses. The second exam, The Solution Exam (TSE) , covers all facets of the SCNP and SCNA courses. TSE is an exciting and challenging exam that is entirely scenario-based; many of the exam items may be several pages in length.
The Enterprise Security Implementation exam is designed to validate the technically advanced skills that a security architect requires. These skills include, but are not limited to: Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.
The Solution Exam will cover all facets of technologies covered in The SCP courses. To successfully complete The Solution Exam, candidates will require knowledge of the following, but limited to: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Operating System Security, Risk Analysis, Security Policies, Signature Analysis, Virtual Private Networks, Router Security, Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.
The SCNA Courses
There are two SCNA Courses, titled: Advanced Security Implementation (ASI), and Enterprise Security Solutions (ESS). These two courses are strongly recommended in preparation for the SCNA exams.
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