Career Details

Security Certified Network Architect

Description

The SCNA program is where those individuals who wish to take their security skills to the next level will excel. In this program, candidates will learn how network security is moving towards trusted communication, and how the defensive schemes alone are not enough. Dealing with the most exciting and critical areas of security, the SCNA program deals with the realm of digital certificates, digital signatures and Biometrics. Prerequisite for this certification is the Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) credential.

Certifying Organization

Security Certified Program

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Information Systems Security Architecture Professional

Certifying Organization

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

TS: Forefront Protection for Endpoints and Applications, Configuring

Certifying Organization

Microsoft Corporation

Type

Certificate name

Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer - Level 1

Certifying Organization

Rocheston

Type

A - Core

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