CHAPTER SUMMARY
In this chapter, you learned about some of the available security certifications. Although security certifications do not guarantee competence, they can provide employers with confidence that the credential holder possesses a standard level of knowledge and skills. Most organizations issue credentials for limited time periods, so you can also determine that a current credential relates to current knowledge and skills.
You learned about vendor-neutral and vendor-specific certifications. Organizations such as (ISC)2 and CompTIA offer vendor-neutral professional certifications, whereas vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Check Point offer vendor-specific certifications. You also learned about the U.S. DoDD 8570.01, which defines ...
