Symantec Certified Technical Specialist (SCTS)

Skill Level: Basic                            Status: Active

A Symantec Certified Technical Specialist (SCTS) focuses on desktop security for information technology specialists tasked with building and maintaining a defensive posture for workstations.

Certification Levels and Requirements for Symantec Partners and Employees
Whether you are responsible for the design of a strategic enterprise security system, implementation, ongoing management or maintenance of strategic, scalable security solutions there is a Symantec certification track for you. A candidate can achieve the highest level of Symantec professional security certification, or an individual certification, as appropriate to support the candidate's job and professional goals.

The program recognizes and builds on candidate skills by accepting the identified 3rd-party vendor neutral certifications as key components of the Symantec Certification Program. The Symantec exams focus on testing candidates' knowledge of Symantec's strategy and solutions. The program acknowledges and accepts industry certifications that have already been achieved which shortens the time for the candidate to get certified while still ensuring the candidates' level of expertise.

Certification Summary:
The certification is designed for professionals responsible for planning, installing, configuring, and managing Symantec antivirus, antispam, antispyware, and client firewall solutions. The program is ideal for systems administrators, security consultants, and sales and systems engineers who focus on Symantec's secure content management solutions in small business environments.

Initial Requirements:                                  
Candidates must successfully pass the Symantec Certified Technical Specialist exam and accept the online certification agreement. The exam consists of 75 questions and has a 90 minute time limit.