Certifications

Internet Security Systems (ISS) employs over 120 highly trained security analysts with an average of three years experience supporting Managed Security Services customers. Each analyst must undergo extensive training and hold professional certifications in information security disciplines, ensuring that you receive the best customer service available.

(ISC)2 Certifications

ISS Managed Security Services analysts are held to the highest standards of security expertise and ethical conduct. They hold industry-leading certifications administered by the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium, Inc., or (ISC)2, including:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

Both certifications indicate demonstrated experience in the field of information security, successful completion of a rigorous examination, adherence to a Code of Ethics and participation in continuing education programs.

GIAC Certifications

ISS Managed Security Services analysts hold individual certifications through the SANS-founded Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) program. Certifications held by ISS security analysts include:

• GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
• GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst (GCFW)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)
• GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator (GCUX)
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)
• GIAC IT Security Audit Essentials (GSAE)
• GIAC Certified ISO-17799 Specialist (G7799)
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
• GIAC Certified Security Consultant (GCSC)

Vendor-Specific Certifications

ISS security analysts also hold certifications in a variety of vendor platforms, including:

Internet Security Systems

• ISS-Certified Specialist (ISS-CS)
• ISS-Certified Expert (ISS-CE)
• ISS-Certified Architect (ISS-CA)

CheckPoint

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
• Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)

Cisco

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Security Professional (CCSP)

Juniper (Netscreen)

• NetScreen Firewall/VPN Certification Track (FW/VPN) - (was NetScreen Certification Track)
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-FWV) - (was NCSA - NetScreen Certified Security Associate)
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-FWV) - (was NCSP - NetScreen Certified Security Professional)
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-IDP) - (was NCIA - NetScreen Certified IDP Associate)