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Research and write a 2-3 page APA-formatted paper. (including cover page, running head, page numbers, APA headers, in-text citations and final references page)
Chapter 14 of your text identifies various certifications available to IT professionals.
- Select 2 specific certifications.
- Discuss the requirements, training offered, value and costs associated with these certifications.
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Running head: INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY
Information System Security
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INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY
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The increased security threats to information systems across the globe shows that there is
a need for knowledgeable and skilled information security experts. Experience in this field is
essential but not sufficient as employers need something verifiable and quantifiable to show your
expertise. Therefore, certification plays a crucial role in proving to the respective clients that the
expert they are dealing with is qualified to deliver the required services (Howard, 2012). There
exist several IT professional certifications; however, this paper explores Certified Authorization
Professional (CAP) and the System Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certifications.
Certified Authorization Professional
The CAP certification is a confirmation that the respective holder possesses skills,
knowledge and aptitudes necessary for maintaining and authorizing information systems. This
kind of certification applies to those individuals mandated to formalize processes of assessing
risks, establishing security necessities and documentation. The CAP credentials are instrumental
in ensuring that the information systems have the correct security measures and that they are
aligned with the level of the or...