Security Kris Madura MBA PMP Network Security Program

Security+ Kris Madura, MBA, PMP Network, Security Program Manager kmadura@comptia. org Q 1 2004

Security+ Description Vendor-neutral benchmark certification validating the knowledge and experience of the “foot soldier” security worker Delivered in 85 countries. 5, 000 certified in one year. Recommended candidate pre-existing knowledge and experience: > > Network+ or equivalent certification 2 years experience in networking with emphasis on security Adequate self study or formal training Thorough review and understanding of the publicly posted exam objectives Developed with input from industry, academia and government from over 30 countries worldwide, the exam will cover domains including: > > > General Security Concepts Communication Security Infrastructure Security Basics of Cryptography Operational / Organizational Security Delivered in 85 countries. 5, 000 certified in one year. 2

Founding Organizations Veri. Sign 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 Element. K Sybex Intense School 3

Recognition Comp. TIA Security+ is recognized as a requirement, option or continuing development credit in leading organizations and programs GI Bill, DANTES program, State Department Professional IT Development Microsoft > MCSA > MCSE > MCSA: Security > MCSE: Security Symantec Security Technology Architect IBM Advanced Deployment Professional – Tivoli Security Management Solutions 2003 Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) – Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Information Systems Forensics Association (ISFA) – Certified Information Forensics Investigator (CIFI) Security Certified – Ascendant Learning Planet 3 Wireless Academic: Virginia CCS, Oklahoma CCS, Moraine Valley Consortium, Working Connections / NWCET, St. Petersburg and others – Duke, Clemson, 4 year institutions 4