Chapter 14: Information Security Professional Certifications
A vendor-neutral certification is better than a vendor-specific certification. A. True B. False
False
Which is the purpose of a job task analysis? A. Identify pertinent skills B. Define the required knowledge C. Determine the amount of experience required D. To ensure that the job description is defensible in court E. All of the above
All of the above
Which of the following is true about the CompTIA Security+ certification? A. Globally recognized B. Entry-level foundational certification C. Requires a thorough understanding of security terms and definitions D. Approved by the DoD for foundational,entry-level information systems security training E. All of the above
All of the above
The ______ professional certification is specific to performing an information systems audit. A. CISSP B. CISA C. GSEC D. CCNA E. None of the above
CISA
The __________ Specialist and Professional certifications require that you hold one or more certifications from an approved vendor.
CIW
Which (ISC)2 certification specifically addresses developing secure software? A. CISSP B. CSSLP C. GSEC D. CISA E. None of the above
CSSLP
Which network device manufacturer offers certifications in five levels: entry, associate, professional, expert, and architect? A. Cisco Systems B. Check Point C. Juniper Networks D. Symantec E. None of the above
Cisco Systems
Which certification is the highest level GIAC credential? A. CAP B. GSEC C. GCIH D. GSE E. None of the above
GSE
What is the main purpose of DoD Directive 8570? A. It requires that the DoD workforce including contractors have a minimum level of training and certifications to perform their job duties. B. It requires personnel to acquire security training. C. It requires personnel to acquire security certifications. D. It requires DoD facilities and contractors to provide security training. E. It requires DoD facilities and contractors to enforce security policies.
It requires that the DoD workforce including contractors have a minimum level of training and certifications to perform their job duties.
Which ISACA certification applies to security auditors? A. CISSP B. SSCP C. GSEC D. CCNA E. None of the above
None of the above
Which (ISC)2 certification covers seven domains of security for practitioners? A. CISM B. CCNA C. SSCP D. GSEC E. None of the above
SSCP
Which CompTIA certification targets foundational security topics? A. Security+ B. TIA practitioner C. TIA+ D. InfoSec practitioner E. None of the above
Security+
Which vendor offers separate certifications for its products in UNIX and Windows environments? A. Cisco B. Check Point C. Juniper Networks D. Symantec E. None of the above
Symantec
A certification is an official statement validating that a person has satisfied specific requirements. A. True B. False
True
Having a certification does not guarantee your level of competency in performing a job task or job function. A. True B. False
True