The Security Certified Program is proud to offer intense certification exams. Where most certifications test on rote memorization level details, The SCP exams are designed to test a candidate's knowledge of working security issues, programs, and utilities. 

With the new SCP Courseware, and the SCP Certification Updates, there are some changes to the SCP exams as well. The first two current SCP exams, HTI and NDC are in the process of being retired. These two exams will no longer be available July 31, 2007.

The first new exam, Tactical Perimeter Defense (SC0-451) will be available through both Prometric and VUE testing centers, and is the required exam for the SCNS certification.

The second new exam, Strategic Infrastructure Security (SC0-471) will be available through both Prometric and VUE testing centers, and is the required exam for the SCNP certification.

The TPD and SIS courseware titles map to the corresponding exam name. Both SCNA courses, ASI and ESS are needed in order to adequately map to the SC0-501 Exam. In addition, the final exam, SC0-502, is 100% scenario based, pulling information from ALL FOUR SCP courses. Each question will present a complex network environment, including quotes from key employees regarding the network, its performance, and security. This level of exam will truly test a candidate's abilities and knowledge of SCP courses.

A candidate must be aware of all the issues surrounding the security of the network, and how to respond when serious issues arise. A candidate who has successfully completed the Security Certified Network Specialist (SCNS), The Security Certified Network Professional (SCNP) or the Security Certified Network Architect (SCNA) program will have the hands-on knowledge to be ready and qualified for the complexity of the security world.

Exams are available worldwide through both Prometric and VUE Testing Centers.

Exam Name/ Domains	Exam Number	Number of Questions	Test Duration	Passing Score
TPD SC0-451	TPD SC0-451	60	90 min.	75%
SIS SC0-471	SIS SC0-471	60	90 min.	75%
ESI SC0-501	ESI SC0-501	60	90 min.	75%
TSE SC0-502	TSE SC0-502	20	120 min.	75%

 

Registration information for Thomson Prometric centers.

Registration information for Pearson VUE centers.

Full Exam FAQ

Exam Cost:
The Security Certified Program Exams have a flat rate cost around the world. The SCNP exams SC0-402, and SC0-411 are $179 USD, and the SCNA exams, SC0-501 and
SC0-502 are $199 USD. The SC0-451 and SC0-471 exams will cost $179 USD.

Re-Certification:
Unlike a Vendor certification program, where it makes natural sense to re-certify with a product line change, there is no one product that would force an individual to re-certify. Instead there is an entire industry that demands it. The security industry changes quickly, as threats and the response to those threats evolve rapidly. 

Due to this nature of the industry, candidates are required to re-certify every two years. SCNS individuals will need to clear the TPD Exam SC0-451. SCNP individuals will need to clear the SIS exam (SC0-471) and SCNA individuals will need to clear The Solution Exam (SC0-502). Candidates who are re-certifying will be able to do so at a discounted exam rate. Please contact Info@SecurityCertified.net for further details.