22.10.2008
EXIN is expanding its exam portfolio with the new
addition of the Security Certified Program (SCP®) certifications: Security
Certified Network Specialist (SCNS), Security Certified Network Professional
(SCNP) and Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA). On October 22,
representatives from EXIN and the US-based company SCP® signed an agreement
granting EXIN exclusive worldwide exam development and delivery rights to the
Security Certified Program, a vendor-neutral information security program for
IT professionals. By adding SCP® certifications to its information security
portfolio, EXIN will meet growing IT industry demands for skilled professionals
with a solid awareness of information security issues.
Initial Plans
EXIN’s role will be to re-evaluate the current exam program, design new
examinations based on the developments in information security, and then to use
its global network of exam centers to distribute the exams. Initial discussions
with SCP® include plans for the development and delivery of several SCP
certifications including SCNS, SCNP and SCNA.
EXIN Chief Executive Officer Joep van Nieuwstadt said, “This is a very important partnership we have now
with SCP as IT industry trends are showing that information security issues are
a top priority for companies. SCP has years of training experience and
expertise specifically addressing these issues. Moreover, SCP’s
curriculum has been frequently praised for its high quality and “hands on”
approach. We want to tap into that knowledge to produce a qualification program
which will be a solid validation of an IT professional’s practical skills in
information security.”
Certification Content
SCP® is an advanced IT security certification program that tests both theory
and hands-on skills of candidates. The material incorporates roles at all
levels in the organization. SCP® has researched and defined the necessary
information security skills that would benefit the general employee base, as
well as the IT administrator, IT manager and IT executive.
SCP President Warren Peterson said, “Our partnership with EXIN is an ideal match.
SCP has a long history of producing excellent security training while EXIN has
a remarkable history of developing and delivering high value, industry leading
certification exams. Together, we can address the industry need for hands
on training and certification in the vendor neutral security market.”
About Security Certified
Program
The Security Certified Program (SCP) develops multi-level, vendor neutral,
security training programs, which enable individuals to acquire necessary job
skills and get certified. Training is available through the SCP network of
authorized training partners worldwide. Certifications include: Security
Certified Network Specialist (SCNS), Security Certified Network Professional
(SCNP) and Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA). The Security Certified
Program, LLC is a privately-held company, based in Illinois, USA. For more
information, please visit www.SecurityCertified.Net.
About EXIN
EXIN (Examination Institute for Information Science) is an independent,
worldwide IT examination provider. EXIN is a not for profit organization,
specialized in establishing qualification programs, educational requirements
and in developing examinations for all major areas in IT. It is EXIN’s mission
to improve the quality of the IT sector, the IT professionals and the IT users,
by means of independent testing and certification. EXIN achieves this goal by
supporting the worldwide dissemination of standards and best practices in
IT. For more information: www.exin-exams.org
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Press information:
- EXIN International
Annemarie Bosschaart, corporate communications manager
annemarie.bosschaart@exin-exams.com
telephone:
William Vanderbilt
William@securitycertified.net
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