week 11 Infrmation security certificate

When it comes to information security, you need only read the headlines to observe that those with malintent constantly find new and scary ways to access -- and misuse -- privileged information for unscrupulous or questionable purposes. As a result, IT professionals skilled in information security remain in very high demand.(Tittle,2014)

CompTIA Security+ Facts & Figures

Certification Name	CompTIA Security+
Prerequisites/Required Courses	None. CompTIA recommends at least two years of experience in IT administration (with a security focus) and the network credential before taking the Security+ exam.
Number of Exams	1 exam: SY0-401 or JK0-022 (for CompTIA Academy Partners only)
Cost per Exam	$293 USD
URL	certification.comptia.org/getCertified/certifications/security.aspx
Self-Study Materials	Exam objectives, sample exam questions, the CertMaster online training tool, training kits, computer-based training, and a comprehensive study guide ($50) are available at certification.comptia.org/training/studymaterials.aspx

Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)

Cisco's certification levels are Entry, Associate, Professional, Expert, and Architect. Those who obtain this Associate-level certification are typically network design engineers, technicians, or support technicians. They are expected to design basic campus-type networks and be familiar with routing and switching, security, voice and video, wireless connectivity, and IP (both v4 and v6). They often work as part of a team with those who have higher-level Cisco certifications

 it cost $99,701

	CEH Facts & Figures Certification Name  Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Prerequisites/Required Courses Training is highly recommended. Without formal training, candidates must possess at least two years of information  security related experience, an educational background in information security, pay a non-refundable eligibility application fee of $100, and submit an Exam Eligibility Application prior to purchasing an exam voucher. Number of Exams 1 exam: #312-50 Cost per Exam $500 USD. The exam is administered by Pearson VUE; exam voucher much be purchased through EC-Council. URL www.eccouncil.org/Certification/certified-ethical-hacker Self-Study Materials EC-Council instructor-led courses, computer-based training, online courses and more are available at eccouncil.org. A CEH Skills Assessment is available for credential seekers.
	personal  I like those certificate give to me by the company i works  at because  it will makes  me as employee feel connect  ,also when the employee  training from the manager will be communicate with manager and keep the relations .
Reference

http://www.tomsitpro.com/articles/information-security-certifications,2-205-3.html

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