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Cisco adds security certification with CSS1
News Cisco Systems has added a new security certification, dubbed Cisco Security Specialist 1 (CSS1), to its ever-popular certification lineup. The CCNA certification (and exam, as it is only a single test) covers foundational Cisco networking knowledge...
[September 20, 2002, 10:52]
Vendor-neutral security certification update
News In a recent edition of "IT Certification Corner," guest columnist Molly Joss said that certifications are essential for all IT security staffers. Joss offered links to information about several security certification options, including the...
[April 4, 2003, 13:33]
SuSE achieves Linux security certification
News Novell announced on Wednesday that SuSE Linux, the version of the open-source operating system it acquired earlier this month, has passed a new level of security certification. The certification will apply to the SLES software running on all of IBM...
[January 21, 2004, 12:50]
Development of an Industry-Driven Certification Program for Electronic Security and CCTV Professionals
White Papers Certification is simply a process by which an authorized body evaluates and recognizes either an individual or an organization as meeting pre-determined requirements or criteria. In the electronic security profession, the bar has been raised...
[February 10, 2009, 0:20]
Using BS7799 Certification to Provide Demonstrable Assurance of Information Security Best Practice to Customers
White Papers Many of TSO's customers were looking for demonstrable assurance of the security procedures and that was one of the primary reasons that TSO chose to adopt BS7799. Privatised from HMSO in 1996, TSO (The Stationery Office) has a successful heritage...
[October 6, 2006, 0:00]
Latest Red Hat clears security hurdle
News Red Hat's newest version of Linux has been granted a significant security certification, bringing the company a step closer to competitors. Version 3 of Red Hat Enterprise Linux has been certified to meet Evaluation Assurance Level 2 (EAL2) of the...
[April 30, 2004, 12:50]
European information security specialists 'justifying existence'
News The European results for the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium - a not-for-profit security training company which styles itself (ISC)˛ - Global Information Security Workforce Study show that a quarter (25.4...
[October 17, 2005, 18:05]
Microsoft announces new security test, exam retirements
News Introducing such an exam is an intelligent compromise that helps bridge the gap between those who want to see security tested on each exam and those who desire a separate Microsoft certification track.
[August 2, 2002, 13:59]
IT security industry 'to be professionalised'
Talkback As another “latest" and "best ever" security certification hits the already saturated security certification space, one asks is it really needed. With vendor neutral certifications, not to mention the ubiquitous vendor ones already available one...
[February 22, 2006, 22:51]
SuSE Linux wins security clearance
News Linux seller SuSE and server maker IBM have obtained a crucial security certification that will make the operating system an option for demanding military and government customers, the companies are expected to announce on Tuesday.
[August 5, 2003, 12:10]
Thumbs-up on security for Windows 2000
News Windows 2000 has passed all required tests for a security certification accepted in 15 countries, Microsoft announced on Tuesday. While software vulnerabilities may still occasionally bug the operating system, the Common Criteria certification...
[October 30, 2002, 8:08]
HP boosts Unix security
News Hewlett-Packard said on Monday that it has improved the security of its HP-UX 11i version of Unix, releasing two tools to simplify the setting of a computer's security levels and obtaining an international security certification.
[April 15, 2003, 9:21]
Red Hat Linux nears security clearance
News Red Hat is nearing completion of a critical certification process that should speed adoption of its Linux operating system distribution by governments and security-conscious businesses. In total, there are seven levels of certification attesting to...
[December 3, 2003, 13:10]
Wi-Fi Alliance certifies security products
News The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the certification of products using the latest security specification, as it works to allay concerns about wirelessly transmitting data over networks. WPA is the third specification related to Wi-Fi to receive...
[April 30, 2003, 12:15]
Cisco announces CCIE voice certification
News The Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification program has included specialisations in routing and switching, communications and services, and security. Here's an overview of what to expect when taking the CCIE voice certification...
[April 7, 2003, 16:26]
Secure Wi-Fi standard in 12 months
News Earlier this week, an industry group called the Wi-Fi Alliance announced the certification of products using the latest security specification, Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA is the third specification related to Wi-Fi to receive certification...
[May 2, 2003, 9:33]
China opens Windows code lab
News Called the Source Code Browsing Lab, it is part of the existing government-run software site, the China Testing and Certification Centre for Information Security Products, according a report in the People's Daily.
[September 29, 2003, 12:15]
Common Criteria Certification: Microsoft Windows Platform Products
White Papers These efforts are rooted in the conviction that the Common Criteria evaluation and certification system creates a reliable, internationally recognized way for consumers to gain confidence in the security of IT products.
[November 1, 2006, 0:00]
Socitm pushes IT security programme
News This follows the materials' validation at a meeting for the consortium in Greece in early June.iScan is a certification scheme for knowledge and experience in information security, which targets all the links in the security chain.
[July 2, 2007, 17:19]
Apple Common Criteria Tools
Downloads Since the requirements for certification are clearly established, vendors can target very specific security needs while providing broad product offerings. Federal Government, are requiring Common Criteria certification as a determining factor in...
[April 23, 2008, 8:00]
