SCP is a matured certification program in the world of information security. They have been updating the syllabus very often, which is how security courses are expected to be. They have three certifications to validate the security skills of professionals. SCP certifications has been recognized by the US Department of Defense (DoD) and are now a requirement according to DoD 8570.1.
SCNS is considered as the first stage (entry-level) in the three stage path of the certification tree in SCP. If the professional gets trained and pass the Tactical Perimeter Defense (TPD) exam they would attain the SCNS qualification and the certificate to prove it. TPD is designed to analyze and validate the foundational InfoSec skill sets required for a security professional in any security profession. The content of this certification exam would include but is not limited to the following topics: Network fundamentals and defense, TCP/IP basics and advanced TCP and IP communications, Access Control Lists (ACLs), routers and router ACLs, firewalls and firewall design and configuration, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and configurations, and wireless network security. According to SCP, Security+ would help to lay the foundation before proceeding to SCNS, though it is not mandatory to have Security+ before SCNS.
SCNP is the second stage (entry- to mid-level) in the three-stage professional security certification. It is listed as one of the requirements in the DoD 8570.1. The security professional has to pass Strategic Infrastructure Security (SIS) exam to attain SCNP certification. This certification proves that the security profession has attained skills that include, but are not limited to: Crypto, Hardening Linux, Hardening Windows, Ethical Hacking, Internet and World Wide Web (WWW) security, Risk Analysis, Creating a Security Policy and Packet Signatures Analysis.
SCNA is the third stage (advanced-level) in the three-stage certification life cycle at SCP. DoD 8570.1 recognizes it as one of their requirements. SCNA focuses on the following topics: Law and legislation, information and computer forensics, securing wireless, Email security, strong authentication, digital certificates/signatures, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Crypto. An information security professional would have to complete Enterprise Security Implementation (ESI) and The Solution Exam (TSE) exams to attain the SCNA certification.
www.SecurityCertified.com - is the official website for finding more details on this certification.