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SCP

Notification:
As the certification for SCP did not fulfill our expectations EXIN now has terminated the contract with SCP, Security Certified Program. The end date for the exams will be the 22nd of October 2010, which is two years after the signing of the contract. After this date EXIN will no longer take the exams leading to the Security Certified Specialist, Professional and Architect certificates. The distribution of the exam through Prometric and Peason VUE will end on the 22nd of October 2010. Of course the Information Security Qualification Program from EXIN based on ISO/IEC 27002 will continue. It consists of three exams on Foundation, Advanced and Expert level. More information can be found on our website.


Security Certified Program
The Security Certified Program (SCP®) provides a comprehensive network security program that tests both theory and hands-on skills of candidates in the field of information security. SCP offers multi-level, vendor neutral, security training programs, which enables IT staff at all levels to acquire necessary job skills and get certified.

Qualification program
Key features of the qualification program are:

• Certification ensures in-depth knowledge and skills especially regarding more technical issues
• An excellent next step for IT professionals with backgrounds like MCSE, CNE, Security+, CCNA
• Ready-to-use course materials available for SCP
• Advanced independent vendor-neutral certification
• Complementary to EXIN’s Information Security qualification program based on ISO/IEC 27000

Independent exams
SCP offers three certifications to validate IT professionals’ security skill sets. These certifications are listed below in the order of advancement:

1. Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS) – The exam titled ‘Tactical Perimeter Defense’ tests the skills required by IT professionals who are entering the world of security. No prerequisites required.
2. Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) – The exam ‘Strategic Infrastructure Security’ tests candidates’ knowledge and skills in prevention techniques as well as risk analysis and security policy creation in a blended technology environment. SCNS certification is a prerequisite for this level.
3. Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) – This level consists of two exams designed to validate candidates’ knowledge of Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Security Techniques, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography. The exams are titled ‘Enterprise Security Implementation’ and ‘The Solutions Exam’. SCNP certification is a prerequisite for this level.

Target group
The qualification program is aimed at roles at all levels in the organization. SCP® has researched and defined the necessary information security skills that would benefit the general employee base, as well as the IT administrator, IT manager and IT executive.

SCNS is ideal for IT professionals who are entering the world of security. Those people who have to work with, and implement, real world security technology.

SCNP is useful for network administrators who need the additional hands on skills to protect their network from the inside out: the Technical Information Security Specialist.

SCNA is directed at IT Managers and advanced IT professionals and those who have to develop the strategies and policies required to build a trusted network: the Information Security Architect

Training and Exam availability
The English exams SCNS ‘Tactical Perimeter Defense’, SCNP ‘Strategic Infrastructure Security’, and SCNA ‘Enterprise Security Implementation’ and ‘The Solutions Exam’ are available worldwide through Prometric and Pearson VUE (please select Security Certified Program).Training providers who offer SCP courses have been especially authorized for this program and can be found by visiting the search page on the SCP Web site.

For more information regarding the details of the program or accreditation procedures, you may direct your questions to our International Service Desk or your EXIN Regional Office.

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