certification
New book: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit
Fully updated for Windows Server 2008, this 2-in-1 Training Kit delivers in-depth exam prep, including self-paced lessons, exercises, and review, practice tests on CD, and an …
New books: Windows administration, Cisco firewalls, CCNP security
Windows Small Business Server 2011 Administrator’s Companion This in-depth, one-volume guide has everything readers need to deploy and administer all aspects of Windows …
Qualys recertifies its cloud computing FDCC auditing service
QualysGuard is recertified for FDCC compliance by NIST as conforming to the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and its component standards. The QualysGuard FDCC …
CompTIA updates Security+ exam
CompTIA announced the availability of an updated version of Security+, an ISO 17024 accredited certification. The exam last underwent a significant update in 2008. “The …
ICSA Labs reveals electronic health record testing program
ICSA Labs unveiled a new certification program for electronic health record systems and has certified the first three products in two domains under the program. ICSA Labs …
Security auditing tools and challenges
James Tarala is a principal consultant with Enclave Security. He is a regular speaker and senior instructor with the SANS Institute as well as a courseware author and editor …
Penetration testing and certification
Stephen Sims works at Wells Fargo in San Francisco as a security architect and is a certified instructor for the SANS Institute. In this interview he discusses the …
SANS Secure Europe training
Gareth Dance is the Manager EMEA for the SANS Institute. In this interview he discusses the SANS Secure Europe Amsterdam 2011 training event and offers insight into what …
SANS Secure Europe: In-depth information security training
SANS Secure Europe Amsterdam is the second biggest event outside of the US offering 8 top level courses. What makes SANS Secure Europe Amsterdam a unique event is that these …
Entrust credentialing services smartcards earn Microsoft certification
Entrust credentialing services and related smartcard technology have earned full Microsoft certification for demonstrating hardware compatibility with the company’s line …
IT certifications grow in importance
Employers are inclined to rely more heavily on professional certifications when hiring IT workers, but are challenged by credential evaluation and validation issues, research …
Cisco unveils security specialist training and certifications
Cisco introduced new Security Specialist certifications to recognize individuals who have attained specific competencies critical to meeting demand for network security skills …