Security+ Kris Madura, MBA, PMP Network, Security Program Manager [email protected] Q1 2004.

Security+

Kris Madura, MBA, PMPNetwork, Security Program Manager

[email protected] 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