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Ranking CertificationsVendorWeightings:CiscoNameLevel1SANS GIACExperience2 2RankComments219.00All costs are USDExam Cost: Total cost is 15,000; 3,750 paid at time of initial application andinterview; 11,250 paid after approval to receive the architectural challenge andschedule live Board review.Prerequisites: Must possess valid CCDE credential and possess thoroughunderstanding of network infrastructure principles. In addition, candidates mustsubmit an application and participate in an interview. Once approved,candidates will be given an architectural challenge which they will defend beforea live Board review.Recertification:None 600listedeachExam Cost: 5 exams,241150.0081024530.00810103.00Cisco CertifiedInternet Expert(CCIE)8Check PointCost1Red Hat CertifiedArchitect (RHCA)8Cisco#Exams1Cisco CertifiedArchitect (CCAr)8Red HatCertificationTime124218.501010.691.70Check PointCertified MasterArchitect (CCMA)624215.0081387.00818520.9861085.98GIAC SecurityExpert (GSE)Page 1 of 22Prerequisites: NoneRecertification: Certification valid for a 3-year calendar based windowSpecialization: None listedURL: /Exam Cost: Written exam 350; lab exam 1,500. You must pass written exambefore you can schedule the lab exam. Lab exam must be completed within 3years of written exam. First attempt at lab exam must be made within 18months of passing written exam.Prerequisites: No formal training requiredRecertification: CCIE certification is valid for 2 years. Credential holders mustpass one of the following exams to recertify: CCIE written or lab exam, CCDEwrittenor labexam, orCCAr Interviewand andBoardreview.Exam Cost:2 exams,1 writtenexam, 3001 labexam, 1,200Prerequisites: CCSA, CCSE, and CCSE credentials; 5 years Check Pointexperience recommended.Recertification: Certifications are considered valid for 4 years. Credentialholders may upgrade as new technology is release. Check Web site for currentrequirements.Specializations: None tion/training/courses/ccma/index.htmlExam Cost: Written and lab exam required; Written exam - 399; Lab exam 1,699 (Total cost, 2,098). Note: Candidates must pass the written exambefore taking the lab exam. The lab exam is 2 days.Prerequisites: GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler(GCIH), and GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) with 2-gold; substitutionoptions are available; visit Web site for complete details.Recertification: Must recertify every 4 years; credential holders must pass the
Ranking rience2 2Rank24218.5068.679.706131.7569.876.35VMware CertifiedDesign Expert 5 Data CenterVirtualization(VCDX5-DCV)8CWNPCost1Oracle Database12c sco CertifiedDesign Expert(CCDE)6OracleTime118012.0081074.00Certified WirelessNetwork Expert(CWNE)82148.569Page 2 of 2273.50CommentsAll costs are USDExam Cost: 1 written exam, 350 plus one practical exam, 1500. Note:Candidates must pass the written exam before taking the practical exam andtake the practical exam within 18 months of passing the written exam.Prerequisites: NoneRecertification: None listedSpecializations: None ications/expert/ccde/index.htmlExam Cost: 1 exam, 245. Training required, which costs between 1,300 and 4,500 depending on course selected.Prerequisites: Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate, onetraining course, exam and submission of form.Recertification: None listedSpecialization: Oracle offers numerous OCP credentials. Candidates shouldreview the Oracle certification page for complete availability.URL: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web prod-plqdad/db pages.getpage?page id 458&get params p track id:DBOCA12CExam Cost: No exam, 300 application fee plus 900 registration feePrerequisites: Hold VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 - Data CenterAdministration (VCAP5-DCA) and VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 Data Center Design (VCAP5-DCD) Certification; complete and submitapplication; present and defend a VMware vSphere based virtual infrastructuredesign and implementation plan. VMware vSphere: Design Workshop [V5.x] andBusiness Continuity and Disaster Recovery Design [v5.X] recommended but notrequired.Recertification: None listedSpecializations: None listedURL: http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan 33270&ui www certExam Cost: Candidates must pass the CWNA, CWSP, CWAP, and CWDP exams. 850Prerequisites: Valid and current CWSP, CWAP, and CWDP certifications(requires CWNA). In addition, candidates must possess 3 years of documentedenterprise Wi-FI implementation experience, 3 professional endorsements, 2other current professional networking certifications, and documentation of 3enterprise-level Wi-FI projects that candidates participated in or led, in the formof a 500-word essay.Recertification: Candidates must recertify every 3 years by passing the currentCWSP, CWAP, or CWDP exam.Specialization: None listedURL: http://www.cwnp.com/certifications/cwne/
Ranking perience2 2Rank1832.00811.369.60SNIA CertifiedStorageNetworkingExpert (SCSN-E)6Citrix#Exams1MasterAccreditedSolutions Expert(ASE)8SNIATime1Citrix CertifiedExpert - Apps andDesktops (CCEAD)82018316.613.00681010Page 3 of 2267.6166.00CommentsAll costs are USDExam Cost: 1-5 exams, 100-200 each (Data Center and Cloud Certificationrequires board review, 5,000 and costs more, 750. Check site for details.)Prerequisites: Check each Master ASE certification for required prerequisites.Training is highly recommended on all Master ASE certifications.Recertification: Every 3 years. Must meet exam requirements prior to thecertification expiration date of the certification you hold.Specializations: Servers, Storage, Networking, Data Center and Cloud, Security.(Note that some of more complex certifications, such as the Data Center andCloud, cost more. The exam is 750, plus training, and a 5,000 board reviewfee. Check the site for details.)URL: http://h10120.www1.hp.com/expertone/expertone certification.htmlExam Cost: 3 exams, 2 SNIA exams are 200 each and CompTIA exam is 261Prerequisites: In addition to passing the required exams, credential seekersmust also complete 2 of the following SNIA Certification Partner productcredentials: NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator (NCDA), HitachiData Systems Certified Professional (HCP), Hitachi Storage Solutions Specialist(Japan), Cisco Data Centre Unified Fabric DCUFI 642-997, EMC ProvenProfessional - Specialist Level (EMCST) (EMCSA) (EMCTA)(EMCIE) (EMCCE), ASE HP StorageWorks, ASE - HP StorageWorks (2005), ASE - HP StorageWorksNearline Storage, Brocade Certified Fabric Professional 16 Gbps (BCFP), BrocadeCertified Ethernet Fabric Professional (BCEFP), Brocade Certified FabricAdministrator (BCFA), Dell Compellent Administration and AdvancedManagement, Dell Compellent FS8600 Administration, Dell EqualLogic PS SeriesAdvanced Management and Data Protection Tools, and Integrating vSphere withDell EqualLogic PS Series Storage.Recertification: Every 3 yearsSpecializations: None listedURL: xam Cost: 1 exam, 300Prerequisites: CCP-AD certification; 6 months of experience analyzing anddesigning a solution with XenDesktop 7; training recommended but not requiredRecertification: None listedSpecializations: Citrix XenDesktop 7 on Windows Server 2012URL: tion/apps-and-desktops/
Ranking ience2 ityPractitioner(CASP)6MicrosoftCost1ITIL Expert8CompTIA#Exams1ITIL utions Expert(MCSE)61212153.97.501269.58.2Page 4 of 22CommentsAll costs are USDExam Cost: No examPerquisites: ITIL Expert Qualification; minimum 5 years IT service managementexperience in leadership, managerial, or higher management advisory capacity.Candidates must submit an application; prepare and submit a proposal outliningreal life situations where ITIL practices and processes can be implemented;prepare and submit a work package documenting and demonstrating how ITILwas implemented in the proposal; participate in a face-to-face interview.Recertification: None listedSpecializations: Lifecycle or Capability tracksURL: xam Cost: Prices vary widely by education provider. Candidates can expect topay between 2,000 and 9,800 for a typical training course, including exams.Prerequisites: ITIL Foundation Qualification or a Bridge certificate; 17 ITILcredits from the Foundation and Intermediate Qualifications before obtainingthe Managing Across the Lifecycle Qualification, completion of the ManagingAcross the Lifecycle Qualification, plus a minimum of 22 ITIL credits.Recertification: None listedSpecializations: None listedURL: LQualificationLevels/ITILExpertLevel.aspx59.90Exam Cost: 1 exam, 390Prerequisites: Recommended 10 years' experience in IT administration,including at least 5 years of hands-on technical security experienceRecertification: Those certified prior to 12/31/2010 are certified for life. Thosecertified in 2011 must recertify every 3 years. To recertify, you must earn 75continuing education units (CEUs). To earn CEUs, obtain a higher-levelcertification, complete certain activities, or take a newer version of thecertification.Specialization: None listedURL: casp)58.90Exams: 5 exams, 150 eachPrerequisites: MCSA in chosen specializationRecertification: Credential holders are required to recertify every 3 years.Specializations: The following tracks are available: Server Infrastructure,Desktop Infrastructure, Private Cloud, Data Platform, Business Intelligence,Messaging, Communications, and SharePointURL: fication.aspx
Ranking squaredISACANameLevel1Time1#Exams1Cost1Experience2 2RankAdobe CertifiedExpert 056.99LicensedPenetrationTester (LPT)CertifiedInformationSystems SecurityProfessional(CISSP)Certified in Riskand InformationSystem Controls(CRISC)61214.70610.6Page 5 of 2256.90CommentsAll costs are USDExam Cost: 1-5 exams depending on track chosen, most exams are 180 each;recertification exams are 60 eachPrerequisites: Must pass current exam for each product in the product suites;all exams must be on the same product versionRecertification: Must recertify 90 days after exam is retiredSpecializations: Recognizes expert skills with a product suite focused on design,web, or videoURL: http://training.adobe.com/certification.htmlExam Cost: No exam, a 500 license fee is required for the first 2 years and 250thereafterPrerequisites: Must possess CEH and ECSA certifications; have a valid EC-CouncilContinuing Education account in good standing; complete the LPTapplication/recommendation form and agree to a code of ethics; undergocriminal background check or sign a Declaration of No Criminal Convictions;submit a detailed resume/C.V.Recertification: Certification valid for 2 yearsSpecializations: None listedURL: netration-testerExam Cost: 1 exam, 599Prerequisites: Candidates must have 5 years work experience in at least 2 of the10 CISSP domains. Relevant education may be substituted for 1 year ofexperience. Endorsement by another active (ISC)2 professional required.Recertification: Annual maintenance fee of 85 required. Recertification isrequired every 3 years. Candidates must gain 120 credits for recertification witha minimum of 20 CPEs posted during each year of the 3-year certification cycle.Specialization: Architecture, Engineering, and ManagementURL: https://www.isc2.org/cissp-how-to-certify.aspxExam Cost: 1 exam, 470 members and 650 non-members for onlineregistration; early registration discounts apply. Exam offered twice each year. Anew member processing fee of 30 is also required. Registration fee of 50applies if you register after the final registration deadline.Prerequisites: A minimum of at least 3 years of cumulative work experienceperforming the tasks of a CRISC professional across at least 3 CRISC domains isrequired for certification. No substitutions or experience waivers. Experiencemust have been gained within the 10-year period preceding the application datefor certification or within 5 years from the date of initially passing theexamination.Recertification: Maintenance fees and a minimum of 20 contact hours of CPEare required annually. In addition, a minimum of 120 contact hours is requiredduring a fixed 3-year period. Annual maintenance of 40 for members and 85for non-members required.Specializations: None listedURL: to-Become-Certified-CRISC.aspx
Ranking CertificationsVendorWeightings:PMINameLevel1Open CACost1Experience2 2Rank1215.5569.856.15CertifiedInformationSecurity Manager(CISM)6Red al(PMP)6ISACATime11214.7069.955.50Red Hat CertifiedEngineer (RHCE)61514.0068.755.4049014.2541055.25Open GroupCertifiedArchitect (OpenCA) CertifiedPage 6 of 22CommentsAll costs are USDExam Cost: Computer based exam: 405 for PMI members; 555 for non-PMImembers; paper based exam: 250 for PMI members; 400 for non-PMImembers. PMI membership is 139 annually with 10 initial setup fee. Studentmemberships are available for 32 annually and retired memberships for 65annually.Prerequisites: Ce
Exam Cost: 1 exam, 599 Prerequisites: Candidates must have 5 years work experience in at least 2 of the 10 CISSP domains. Relevant education may be substituted for 1 year of experience. Endorsement by another active (ISC)2 professional required. Recertification: Annual maintenance fee of 85 required. Recertification is required every 3 years. Candidates must gain 120 credits for
