Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Since 1978, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program, sponsored by ISACA®, has been the globally accepted standard of achievement among information systems (IS) audit, control and security professionals. The technical skills and practices that CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA designation demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession. CISA certification signifies commitment to serving an organization and the IS audit, control and security industry with distinction.

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

The CISM certification promotes international practices and provides executive management with the assurance that those earning the designation have the required experience and knowledge to provide effective security management and consulting services. Individuals earning the CISM certification become part of an elite peer network, attaining a one-of-a-kind credential.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

CISSP Certification was designed to recognize mastery of an international standard for information security and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK): Access Control Systems & Methodology, Applications & Systems Development, Business Continuity Planning, Cryptography, Law, Investigation & Ethics, Operations Security, Physical Security, Security Architecture & Models, Security Management Practices, and Telecommunications, Network & Internet Security.

Certified Novell Administrator 5

The Certified Novell Administrator 5 certification recipient demonstrates fundamental knowledge of network management tasks on a NetWare 5.1 network. Requirements for this certification include having a good understanding of network implementation, support, media, topologies, protocols, and standards with an emphasis on Novell environments.

Certified Novell Engineer 5

The Certified Novell Engineer (CNE) 5 certification is meant for intermediate to experienced IT professionals who solve advanced company-wide support problems and high-level network problems. The NetWare CNE 5 is based on Novell’s NetWare networking product and requires several different tests regarding advanced networking topics.

Cisco Certified Design Associate

The Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) designation indicates a foundation or apprentice knowledge of network design for the Cisco Internetwork Infrastructure.  CCDA certified professionals can design routed and switched network infrastructures involving LAN, WAN, and dial access services for businesses and organizations.

Cisco Certified IP Telephony Design Specialist

The Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialist certification was developed for those who design IP Telephony multi-service network solutions. Cisco IP Telephony Design Specialists can design a scalable, converged network using QOS, Cisco Call Manager clustering, H.323, MGCP, or SIP signaling protocols, and assess the scope of work required to integrate legacy TDM PBXs and voice mail systems into an existing data network.

Cisco Certified IP Telephony Support Specialist

The Cisco IP Communications Support Specialist certification was designed for those whose primary responsibility is to install and support IP Telephony multi-service network solutions. Cisco IP Communications Support Specialists can configure and troubleshoot complex Cisco Call Manager platforms using multiple-call control, call admission control (CAC), and basic call routing and dial plans. Specialists possess a solid understanding of traditional PSTN technology and can resolve the connectivity issues related to legacy PBX and voice mail systems.

Cisco Certified Network Administrator

The CCNA certification (Cisco Certified Network Administrator) indicates a foundation in and knowledge of networking. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for networks, including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANS, RIP, Ethernet, and Access Lists.

Cisco Certified Network Professional

The CCNP certification validates a network professional's ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot converged local and wide area networks with 100 to 500 or more nodes. Network Professionals who achieve the CCNP have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to manage the routers and switches that form the network core, as well as edge applications that integrate voice, wireless, and security into the network.

Cisco Certified Security Professional

The CCSP designation validates advanced knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. With a CCSP certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs.

Cisco Certified Unity Voice System Specialist

Building upon a strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003, the Cisco Unity Support Specialist can install, configure, operate, and maintain a Cisco Unity 4.0 system in both stand-alone voice mail and unified messaging environments.

Cisco Certified Voice Professional

Cisco Certified Voice Professional (CCVP®) validates advance knowledge and skills required to integrate into underlying network architectures. Furthermore, this certification validates a robust set of skills in implementing, operating, configuring, and troubleshooting a converged IP network. With a CCVP certification, a network professional can help create a telephony solution that is transparent, scalable, and manageable.

Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist

The Design Specialist demonstrates fundamental understanding of the IP networks, routing and switching concepts, and the basic steps required to incorporate wireless and security technologies in the IP Network. The Cisco Express Foundation Design Specialist can effectively assess customer needs, as well as design and sell converged network solutions. This includes application of Cisco-verified best practices for these tasks and use of the various job aids and tools provided to facilitate successful network design and future growth potential.

Cisco Information Security Specialist

Cisco Information Security Specialists focus on performing the basic tasks necessary to secure networks using the apprentice knowledge of networking gained by Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification and the skills learned in Securing Cisco Network Devices (SND).

Cisco IP Communications Express Specialist

Designed for Channel partners, individuals who achieve the Cisco IP Communications Express Sales Specialist certification demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Cisco IP communications solutions, and have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, recommend, and guide the implementation of a basic IP Communications solution.

Cisco IP Contact Center Express Specialist

The Cisco IP Contact Center (IPCC) Express Specialist certification validates the comprehensive set of skills and knowledge required to plan, design, implement, and operate the Cisco Unified Contact Center Express in small to medium-sized environments.

Cisco Unity Design Specialist

Building upon a strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003, the Cisco Unity Design Specialist can install, configure, operate, and maintain a Cisco Unity 4.0 system in both stand-alone voice mail and unified messaging environments, and possesses the knowledge and expertise necessary to create a variety of sustainable Cisco Unity design solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.

Cisco Unity Support Specialist

Building upon a strong foundational knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2000 or 2003, the Cisco Unity Support Specialist can support and maintain a Cisco Unity 4.0 system in both stand-alone voice mail and unified messaging environments.

Completion of Foundstone's Ultimate Hacking Course

Ultimate Hacking participants learn step-by-step procedures for executing Internet, intranet, and host-level security reviews through classroom presentations and hands-on lab exercises. This course is the definitive training for learning how to perform "tiger team" and attack and penetration assessments. Graduates of this course understand common weaknessses and vulnerabilities in different operating systems, such as WIndows and Unix.

CompTIA A+

CompTIA A+ confirms a technician's ability to perform tasks such as installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance, and basic networking. The certification also covers domains such as security, safety and environmental issues, and communication and professionalism.

CompTIA iNet+

CompTIA i-Net+ validates basic technical knowledge of Internet, Intranet, and e-commerce technologies. It is designed for professionals who participate in the development of Web-related applications and maintenance of Internet infrastructure and services.

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Network+ validates the knowledge and skills of networking professionals. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification that recognizes a technician's ability to describe the features and functions of networking components and to install, configure, and troubleshoot basic networking hardware, protocols, and services.

CompTIA Server+

CompTIA Server+ validates the knowledge and skills of advanced IT technicians. It is an international, vendor-neutral certification for individuals with 18-24 months of experience with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology. CompTIA Server+ certifies technical knowledge in areas such as RAID, SCSI, and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities with server issues, including disaster recovery.

CompTIA Security+

The CompTIA Security+ vendor-neutral certification exam is the worldwide standard of competency for foundation-level security practitioners. The CompTIA Security+ certification exam is targeted at professionals with at least two years of networking experience and possess a thorough knowledge of TCP/IP. Those holding the Security+ certification have demonstrated the aptitude and ability to master such knowledge areas as: general security concepts, communications security, infrastructure security, basics of cryptography, and operational/organizational security.

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst(GCIA)

GIAC Certified Intrusion Analysts (GCIAs) have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to configure and monitor intrusion detection systems, and to read, interpret, and analyze network traffic and related log files.

GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware certification (GREM)

The GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware certificate is designed for technologists who protect the organization from malicious code. The certificate focuses on tools and techniques for analyzing malicious software such as viruses, worms, and trojans.

Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP)

The ISSMP is a concentration offered to CISSPs. A concentration designation demonstrates that a CISSP possesses more in-depth knowledge in that concentrated area of information security. The examination is designed to provide CISSPs with a mechanism to demonstrate competence in the more in-depth and concentrated requirements of information security management, within the broader scope of information security knowledge required for CISSP certification.

Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)

The Microsoft® Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer Microsoft SQL Server™ databases.

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP)

The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential demonstrates comprehensive skills in planning, deploying, supporting, maintaining, and optimizing IT infrastructures utilizing Microsoft technologies.

Microsoft Certified Professional

The MCP credential is for individuals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. MCPs have demonstrated in-depth knowledge of at least one Microsoft product.

Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)

The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) credential is the premium certification for professionals who design and develop custom business solutions with Microsoft development tools, technologies, and platforms. The credential covers job tasks ranging from analyzing business requirements to maintaining solutions.

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

The MCSA provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise to successfully manage and maintain the typically complex computing environment of medium to large-sized companies with a specific emphasis on Microsoft Windows environment.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

The MCSE 2003 credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® 2003 platform and Microsoft server software. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. The MCSE 2003 credential is one of the most widely recognized technical certifications in the industry, a credential in high demand.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Messaging

The MCSE + Messaging identifies systems engineers who demonstrate deep, role-based expertise in the management of a Microsoft Exchange Server infrastructure. This certification is to validate IT professionals' ability to design and implement Exchange Server organizations.

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Security

The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows 2000 platform, Windows 2003 platform, and Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers. MCSE's understand techniques to harden Microsoft Operating Systems.

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008

Three Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications on Windows Server 2008 demonstrate an IT professional's in-depth, current skills on Active Directory, network infrastructure, or applications infrastructure.

Microsoft Certified Trainer

Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) are qualified instructors who are certified by Microsoft to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) instructor-led courses to Information Technology (IT) professionals and developers.

Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)

Oracle Certification is a professional IT certification for systems administrators and database engineers divided into three levels; Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), and Oracle Certified Master (OCM). OCAs are junior IT professionals with basic knowledge of web administration, database administration, and development.

Certified SonicWall Security Administrator

The Certified SonicWALL Security Administrator (CSSA) is specially certified to implement SonicWALL firewall technologies. SonicWALL Administrators are those certified individuals who are specially trained to deliver higher levels of security technology expertise and service. The CSSA Certification demonstrates the individuals’ competencies with SonicWALL products and services and can be trusted to understand and execute on specific design, installation deployment and troubleshooting requirements.

Systems Security Certified Practioner (SSCP)

The SSCP is a vendor-neutral security certification administered by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2. Systems Security Certified Practitioners must demonstrate their level of competence with the seven domains of best practices for information security as determined by the (ISC)2.

True Secure Information Security Associate (TICSA)

TICSA focuses on foundation-level knowledge that is assimilated through both training and experience. TICSA practitioner certification demonstrates that IT personnel have the essential knowledge and abilities to be active stakeholders in today's enterprise security, helping an organization achieve a more secure operational posture.

VMware Certified Professional

The VMware Certified Professional designation is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated expertise in virtual infrastructure.

Watchguard Certified Professional

The WatchGuard Certified System Professional (WCSP) program certifies that individuals are competent in the installation, configuration, management, and monitoring of a WatchGuard Firebox with Fireware appliance software.

Websense Certified Web Security Engineer (CWSE)

This certification is designed to demonstrate an understanding of the Websense product range. To become certified, individuals must demonstrate proficiency in Websense architecture, policies, authentication, and reporting.