Pearson Vue Certified IT Specialist Network Security Training

Topic 1: Defense in Depth 

• Identify core security principles
• Define and enforce physical security
• Identify security policy types
• Identify attack types
• Identify backup and restore types

Topic 2: Operating System Security 

• Identify client and server protection
• Configure user authentication
• Manage permissions in Windows and Linux
• Facilitate non-repudiation using audit policies and log files
• Demonstrate knowledge of encryption

Topic 3: Network Device Security

• Implement wireless security
• Identify the role of network protection devices
• Identify network isolation methods
• Identify protocol security concepts

Topic 4: Secure Computing 

• Implement email protection
• Manage browser security
• Install and configure anti-malware and antivirus software

Final Assesment

• Written Assesment (SAQ)
• Case Study (CS)

Register for an Account:

All test candidates must register an account with Certiport. Each person will only ever need one login/username. If you are unsure whether you have previously registered, contact support or a Certiport Solution Provider.

Each Test Candidate double-clicks the applicable desktop icon on the testing computer to begin the exam. The candidate:

• enters his/her username and logs in
• chooses the program, suite and individual exam to be taken
• select whether or not a voucher will be used

Assign Voucher to your Account:

Once you have a voucher, you may assign it to yourself. Doing so secures the voucher from being redeemed fraudulently. Login to your Test Candidate Account, enter your voucher number in the Voucher code field and click on Assign Voucher to Me. Once the voucher is assigned, you will be the only person who can use it. Inform the Proctor at the Testing Center you have assigned the voucher to yourself

Redeem Voucher:

• To redeem your voucher you must visit a Certiport Authorized Testing Center and provide the number to a Certiport Administrator. Exams must be taken prior to the expiration date. See specific instructions below.
• Take the exam at your selected testing center:
• Tell the representative you wish to redeem this voucher # for an exam.
• Schedule a time and date to take this exam.
• A proctoring fee maybe required; this will be determined by the Testing Center.
• At the time of testing, have the Center launch the appropriate exam engine.
• If you have taken a Certiport exam before, enter your Candidate Login information.
• If you have not taken an exam before, start here to register
• The testing center Administrator will either ask one of the following:
• Did you assign the voucher to you?
• Did you bring the voucher with you?
• The testing center Administrator will select the appropriate exams from the drop down box menu, please confirm.
• The testing center Administrator will enter their username and password.
• Upon exam completion, voucher is void.