Top 10 Hottest IT Certifications

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CCNP
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Another vendor specific certification, Cisco Certified Network Professional or CCNP aims to
validate the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise
networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and
video solutions.
To apply for CCNP certification a candidate must have at least one year of networking
experience. The CCPN tests are conducted by Pearson VUE.
There are five levels of certification: Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Architect, as
well as seven different paths, Routing & Switching, Design, Network Security, Service
Provider, Storage Networking, Voice, and Wireless.
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
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GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) is an information security certification entity that
specialises in technical and practical certification as well as new research in the form of its
GIAC Gold program. SANS Institute founded the certification in 1999.
GIAC provides vendor-neutral computer security certifications linked to the training courses
provided by the SANS
Certified Wireless Security Professional

(CWSP)
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Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) is claimed to be an advanced level
certification that measures the ability to secure any wireless network.
A wide range of security topics focusing on the 802.11 wireless LAN technology are covered
in the coursework and exam, which is vendor neutral.
The CWSP certification is awarded to candidates who pass the CWSP exam and who also
hold the CWNA certification. The CWNA certification is a prerequisite to taking the CWSP
exam. The certification covers a range of security areas including detecting attacks, wireless
analysis, policy, monitoring and solutions.
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

(Security )
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification provides an individual skills in
designing, implementing, and administering infrastructure for business solutions based on
Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000 Server.
Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring and troubleshooting network
systems.
To be certified on newer Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange Server 2010, Windows

Server 2008, or SQL Server 2008, a prospective candidate should pursue the Microsoft
Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification. In case a student has done the MCSE on
Windows Server 2003 certification, he can upgrade to the Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist (MCTS) and Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) on Windows Server
2008 certifications.
Check Point Certified Security

Administrator (CCSA)
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Another Check Point-specific certification, Check Point Certified Security Administrator or
CCSA aims to validate a security administrator's ability to maintain day-to-day operation of
vendor's security solutions and ensure secure access to information across the network.
Proficiencies include creating and installing security policies, using logging and reporting
features, and managing anti-spoofing, Network Address Translation (NAT), and OPSEC
applications
Certified Information Security Manager

(CISM)
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Certified Information Security Manager or CISM is a certification for information security
managers awarded by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
To apply for the certification, an individual must have at least five years of information
security experience with a minimum three years of information security management work
experience in particular fields.
The certification aims to provide a common body of knowledge for information security
management and includes material on broader issues such as how to govern information
security as well as on practical issues such as developing and managing an information
security programme as well as incidents.
GIAC Security Audit Essentials (GSAE)
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GIAC Security Audit Essentials or GSAE is for pros planning to enter the information
security industry who are tasked with auditing organization policy, procedure, risk, or policy
conformance.
Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA)
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a professional certification for Information
technology audit professionals sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control
Association (ISACA). Candidates for the certification must meet requirements set by ISACA.
The CISA certification is for pros seeking jobs in areas of IT auditing, security, and control.
CISA tests are conducted once a year, in locations spread worldwide.
Five years of verifiable experience in IS auditing, control or security is required to take the
exam.
Certified Information Systems Auditor
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a professional certification for Information
technology audit professionals sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control
Association (ISACA). Candidates for the certification must meet requirements set by ISACA.
The CISA certification is for pros seeking jobs in areas of IT auditing, security, and control.
CISA tests are conducted once a year, in locations spread worldwide.
Five years of verifiable experience in IS auditing, control or security is required to take the
exam.

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GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)

Certified Wireless Security Professional

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

To be certified on newer Microsoft technologies, such as Exchange Server 2010, Windows

Check Point Certified Security

Certified Information Security Manager

GIAC Security Audit Essentials (GSAE)

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