Secure Computing Chapter 14

DoD Directive 8570.01 is a voluntary certification requirement and has increased the number of personnel who pursue certifications.

False

Which is Cisco's highest level of certification?

Architect

Which is the highest level of Check Point certification for network security?

CCMA

Which ISACA certification applies to security auditors?

CISA

The ____________ concentration from (ISC)2 is the road map for incorporating security into projects, applications, business processes, and all information systems.

CISSP-ISSEP®

The _______________ Specialist, Professional, and Analyst certifications require that you hold one or more certifications from other vendors.

CIW

Which (ISC)^2 certification specifically addresses developing secure software?

CSSLP

(ISC)2 offers the ________________ credential, which is one of the few credentials that address developing secure software. It evaluates professionals for the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and deploy secure applications.

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional

Which network device manufacturer offers certifications in five levels: entry, associate, professional, expert, and architect?

Cisco

Which certification is the highest level GIAC credential?

GSE

What is the main purpose of DoD Directive 8570.01?

It requires personnel to acquire security certifications.

Which (ISC)^2 certification covers seven domains of security for practitioners?

SSCP

Which CompTIA certification targets foundational security topics?

Security+

Which vendor offers separate certifications for its products in UNIX and Windows environments?

Symantec

(ISC)2 offers the ________ credential, which is ideal for those who are working toward or already hold positions as senior network security engineers, senior security systems analysts, or senior security administrators. It covers the seven domains of best practices for information security.

Systems Security Certified Practitioner

A certification is an official statement that validates a person has satisfied specific requirements.

True

Employers do use certifications to help assess prospects, but the best assessment is the prospect's actual performance.

True

The Infotec Security Certified Program (SCP) certification programs apply mainly to network security topics and are most appropriate for professionals involved in securing network components within the IT infrastructure.

True

The purpose of DoD Directive 8570.01 is to reduce the possibility that unqualified personnel can gain access to secure information.

True

Today, one of the most common methods for identifying what skills a security professional possesses is his or her level of certification.

True