Security Certified Network Architect

The Security Certified Program offers THREE IT security certification tracks. The Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) certification tests a candidate's knowledge of building of trusted networks.

The SCNA program will focus on the advanced security skills and technologies of building trusted networks. The skills and knowledge of the SCNA program includes: Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography. The timely information and hands-on labs allow candidates to experience the applications within a teaching environment.

As networks, and network security evolves, the move toward trusted networks is inevitable. Candidates who wish to remain on the cutting edge of their security career must have this knowledge, and these skills. These candidates are aware that the defense provided by the firewall and IDS alone, while required, are not enough.

The SCNA Exams

Prerequisite for this certification is the Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) credential, with good standing.

The SCNA program is divided into two exams. To achieve the SCNA credential, candidates must achieve passing scores on both exams. The first exam is titles: Enterprise Security Implementation (ESI). The ESI exam is supported by the course material found in the two SCNA courses, with details found here. The second exam, The Solution Exam (TSE), covers all facets of the SCNP and SCNA courses. TSE is an exciting and challenging exam that is entirely scenario-based; many of the exam items may be several pages in length.

Once Exam SC0-501 and SC0-502 have been successfully written, SCNA status is achieved. The Security Certified Network Architect will have his or her name on the Certified Professionals page of the SCP website and receive a certification packet, sent via regular air mail within 4 weeks of pass date. Please allow time for the packet to be received.

The SCNA credential is then valid for two years from the pass date. Recertification is required at that time with a passing score on Exam SC0-502 only. A discounted voucher for the recertification exam is available by contacting our primary office.

The Enterprise Security Implementation exam is designed to validate the technically advanced skills that a security architect requires. These skills include, but are not limited to: Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.

The Solution Exam, SC0-502, will cover all facets of technologies covered in all four of The SCP courses. To successfully complete The Solution Exam, candidates will require knowledge of the following, but limited to: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, Operating System Security, Risk Analysis, Security Policies, Signature Analysis, Virtual Private Networks, Router Security, Law and Legislation issues, Forensics, Wireless Security, Securing Email, Biometrics, Strong Authentication, Digital Certificates and Digital Signatures, PKI Policy and Architecture, and Cryptography.

The SCNA Courses

There are two SCNA Courses, titled: Advanced Security Implementation (ASI), and Enterprise Security Solutions (ESS). These two courses are strongly recommended in preparation for the SCNA exams. Full details on the ASI course can be found here. Full details on the ESS course can be found here.