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SecureSynergy Private Limited, the leading
information assurance company in Asia, in association with
International Information Systems Security certification consortium
(ISC)2 would be conducting security certification
examination on February 23, 2003. (ISC)2 is a global,
non-profit consortium charged with maintaining, administering
and certifying information security professionals worldwide.
The examination would be held for CISSP (1) and SSCP (2) certifications.
The qualification for writing the examination includes adherence
to the (ISC)2 Code of Ethics and a full-time work
experience of minimum four years as a security professional.
"Professional certification is a crucial and distinctive
measure for employers when hiring and promoting professionals.
A globally validated model like that of (ISC)2
is a crucial enabler for IT infrastructures facing security
threats from cyber terrorism and malicious codes. SecureSynergy
is committed to work hand in hand with like minded agencies
and government in developing a valid security certification
in response to this industry and candidate need. Our relationship
with (ISC)2 is one such initiative to enhance the
professionals career while making the choice of the IT manager
much more simpler.," says Felix Mohan, CEO - SecureSynergy
Pvt. Ltd.
"We have received an enthusiastic response for the forthcoming
examination which proves that there is immense potential to
develop and enhance skills sets of security professionals,"
adds Mohan Menon, Vice President, Training & Strategic
Accounts - SecureSynergy Pvt Ltd.
1. CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security
Professional
2. SSCP - Systems Security Certified Practitioner
The CISSP examination consists of 250 questions to be completed
in 6 hours while the SSCP examination consists of 125 questions
with 3 hours available to complete it.
Any security professional meeting the minimum qualification
can register for the Certified Information Systems Security
Professional examination on the company website at www.securesynergy.com.
About (ISC)2
Formed in 1988 by a coalition of IT security organizations,
(ISC)2 has been providing international certification
for information system security professionals. It is an independent
non-profit organization with a proven assessment methodology
based on internationally accepted competency assessment criteria.
(ISC)2 is dedicated to the comprehensive, fair
and objective assessment of information security practitioner
skills in all fields. The Certification is designed to recognize
mastery of an international standard for information security
and understanding of a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). The
CBK is the compilation and distillation of all information
systems security material collected internationally of relevance
to information system security professionals.
(ISC)2 is based in Framingham, MA, U.S.A. An elected
Board of Directors runs the organization.
About Secure Synergy
SecureSynergy is a technology consulting services company
with operations across India, the Middle East, ASEAN and Europe
directly and through channels and is recognized as the leader
in Information Assurance (1). With its practices focused on
Consulting, Training, Predictability Management and Managed
Security Services, SecureSynergy specializes in security solutions
across the information value chain.
The philosophy underpinning SecureSynergy is to conceptualize,
strategize, build, expand and manage security, enabling the
client's information systems to vanquish any security threat
and come out winners. SecureSynergy can be reached at http://www.securesynergy.com.
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(1) Information Assurance is a proactive, continual conduct
of operations to protect, defend, detect and restore information
and information systems.
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