Designing effective security solutions requires a broad range of knowledge. At Strategy, our Network Security Specialist Program will develop a roadmap to help you understand the important issues and considerations in planning security solutions. We begin with Network Security and Firewall Planning by providing a solid overview of security technology and theory. Then in our second course, Designing Security Solutions, we bring together this knowledge with the skills and hands-on experience you need to create and implement a successful plan.

As a Network Security Specialist you will look at current computer security threats and how they impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your IT resources. In addition you will examine various security tools such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and how to protect your private material. We will finish off by looking at the area of Web Security examining methods to detect and protect against attacks.

Security+:

The CompTIA Security+ certification validates your knowledge of information security and demonstrates your ability to effectively protect and defend against security threats.

• Sponsor: CompTIA
• Target Audience: Foundation-level security professionals
• Requirements: 90 minute exam
• Renewal: None, Lifetime Certification

GSEC:

The GIAC Security Essentials Certification graduates have the knowledge and abilities to incorporate good information security practice in any organization. By combining a hands-on, practical assignment with a technical exam, the GSEC demonstrates the ability to carry out on-the-job responsibilities and tests the essential knowledge and skills required of any security professional within an organization.

• Sponsor: SANS Institute
• Target Audience: Anyone new to information security with a background in networking
• Requirements: Research paper and a 90 minute exam
• Renewal: Every 2 years

SSCP:

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner certification was designed to set an international standard for Information Security (IS) practitioners and recognize an individual's understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).

• Sponsor: (ISC)²
• Target Audience: Anyone with experience applying security knowledge
• Requirements: 3 hour exam
• Renewal: Every 3 years

CISSP:

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification recognizes mastery of an international standard for Information Security. Ten information systems security test domains pertaining to the CBK are covered in this rigorous examination.

• Sponsor: (ISC)²
• Target Audience: Information Systems professional with security-related work and/or education
• Requirements: 6 hour exam and an endorsement from a qualified professional
• Renewal: Every 3 years

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