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In addition to certification obtained by taking courses and/or passing exams (and in the case of CISSP and others noted below, demonstrating experience and/or being recommended or given a reference from an existing credential holder), award certificates also are given for winning government, university or industry-sponsored competitions ...
Defensive computing is a form of practice for computer users to help reduce the risk of computing problems, by avoiding dangerous computing practices. The primary goal of this method of computing is to be able to anticipate and prepare for potentially problematic situations prior to their occurrence, despite any adverse conditions of a computer system or any mistakes made by other users.
The Series 7 is a three-hour, forty-five-minute exam. [1] It is held in one four-hour session. There are 125 questions on the test. Candidates have to score at least 72% to pass. The SIE Exam and the Series 7 Exam are co-requisite exams. [9] Average study time is between 80 and 150 hours depending on current financial knowledge. [10]
A penetration test attempts to enter the system via an exploit to see if the system is insecure. [46] If a penetration test fails, it does not necessarily mean that the system is secure. [ 47 ] Some penetration tests can be conducted with automated software that tests against existing exploits for known vulnerabilities. [ 48 ]
An intrusion detection system (IDS) is a device or software application that monitors a network or systems for malicious activity or policy violations. [1] Any intrusion activity or violation is typically either reported to an administrator or collected centrally using a security information and event management (SIEM) system.
Information security is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is part of information risk management. [1] It typically involves preventing or reducing the probability of unauthorized or inappropriate access to data or the unlawful use, disclosure, disruption, deletion, corruption, modification, inspection, recording, or devaluation of information.
DRC/CTB (CTB) was a publisher of educational assessment for the early learner, K–12, and adult basic education markets. [1] DRC/CTB was a division of Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) until being fully merged into DRC's Educational Services division.
The California Supplemental Examination is a professional licensure exam established and regulated by the California Architects Board. In order to become a licensed architect in the State of California , a candidate must pass this exam in addition to passing the required national architect registration exams, and completing all other requirements.