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