FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Security Certified Program
Certification Exams Approved by Department of Veteran’s Affairs
Contact:
Tracy
Richter, SCP Channel Manager
001-630-208-5030
Geneva, Illinois USA – October 20616th,
2006 - Security Certified
Program today announced that the Department of Veteran’s Affairs has added the Security Certified
Network Professional (SCNP) and Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA)
exams to their approved list of technical exams under the GI Bill. The
reimbursement process can be done completed through any local VA Regional
Processing Office.
Security Certified Program
(SCP) develops and validates the security implementation skills of information
technology professionals. SCP’s certification exams enable candidates to
become certified as a Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) or a
Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA). The focus of SCNP is on
system defense using technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and
virtual private networks. SCNA concentrates on trusted communication and
emerging security technologies like public key infrastructure (PKI),
biometrics, and smartcards.
“Our
team is ready to help our US Military military veterans learn more about SCP and
offer any support needed to help them reach their certification goals and
career objectives. This approval by the Department of Veteran’s
Affairs potentially gives every
veteran the opportunity to test for our
security certifications,” said Mark Patrick, Vice President of
Sales & Marketing for SCP.
This new certification benefit is reimbursable under Chapter 30 (Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active
Duty), 32 (VEAP), and 35 (Dependents' Educational Assistance) of Title 38 and
section 903 of PL 96-342. This benefit
is not payable under Chapter 1606 of Title 10 (Montgomery G.I. Bill - Selected
Reserve).
Protecting critical IT
infrastructure is vital to every organization. The hands-on courses and
certification exams that offer will help IT professional do a better
job of securing their network. This includes US Veterans that now work for or
with the Department of Defense. The DoD
has taken a proactive role in securing its data by releasing Directive 8570.1. Any IT personnel who works for or are
contracted by, the DoD are required to complete specific levels of security
training. SCP’s certifications help meet the requirements of Tech Levels 2 and
3.”
About SCP
Official Security Certified Program courses are available at SCP authorized training
centers worldwide, and exams are available
through PearsonVue PearsonVUE and Thomson Prometric testing centers in North
America and Internationallyinternationally. Practice exams are available for both certifications through
MeasureUp.
For more information about
SCP, please visit www.securitycertified.net or call 001-630-208-5030
or 001-800-869-0025.