The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) introduces Server +, the latest addition to the certification stable. CompTIA also reports it is accelerating Security+ development as a result of strong market demand and industry support for a foundation-level network security certification.
The Security+ beta exam will be offered late third quarter, three-to-six months ahead of typical development for a CompTIA certification. IT professionals will be able to train for and earn Security+ certification late fourth quarter 2002.
"While there are a number of security certifications now on the market, they seem to fall into one of two camps, either advanced knowledge or company and product focused," said Adrian Schofield, International Sales and Marketing director at CompTIA Africa. "There is no certification that establishes a standard for IT security at the foundation level.
"CompTIA, industry leaders, government agencies, training companies, and subject matter experts from around the world are now establishing this new industry credential for network security. The CompTIA certification development process includes: A comprehensive job task analysis, focus groups in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim, item writing and review, and Beta testing."
Subject matter experts from around the globe can help in the development of Security+ in a number of different ways, from participating in focus groups, to writing exam items, to taking the Beta exam. Those with security experience are encouraged to visit http://www.comptia.org/certification/securityplus/index.htm and submit a subject matter expert form.
Security+ subject matter experts are familiar with a number of different areas including:
* Fundamental network defence
* Network countermeasures
* Network auditing/vulnerability analyses
* Intrusion detection
* Incident reporting
* Viruses
* User authentication
* Smart cards
* Privilege management
* Firewalls
* Remote access
* Operating system security
* Patch installation
* Virtual private networks
* Wireless network security
* Wireless device security
* Public key infrastructure
* Digital certificates
* Cryptography
* Biometrics
* Forensics
* Security policy
* Security law
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CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association, is a not-for-profit trade association of more than 10,000 companies and professional IT members in the rapidly converging computing and communications market. CompTIA has members in more than 50 countries and provides a unified voice for the industry in the areas of standards (including e-commerce), vendor-neutral certification, service metrics, and public policy. More than a half a million individuals worldwide have earned CompTIA certifications in PC service, networking, document imaging, and Internet. CompTIA is headquartered in the Chicago area. The Web address is www.comptia.org.
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