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Check Point's Technical Certifications Among Top Desired By IT Departments
SecurityProNews
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2004-09-22
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41% of CIOs Surveyed Report that Check Point Security Administration is Critical IT Skill Set; Demonstrates Value of Check Point Technical Certifications.
Check Point Software Technologies today announced that Check Point security administration skills gained through achieving technical certifications like the Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) and Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), ranked as the third most valued skill set and also the top security skill set desired by IT departments according to findings published in the Robert Half Technology Information Technology Hiring Index and Skills Report.
The study, which polled 1,400 CIOs from U.S. companies with 100 or more employees, was conducted by an independent research firm and developed by Robert Half Technology. Respondents identified IT skill sets that they deemed to be the most important, and the top three in order were Microsoft Windows administration (NT/2000/XP), Visual Basic development and Check Point security administration. For more information on the report compiled by Robert Half Technology, please visit www.roberthalftechnology.com/PressRoom?LOBName=RHIC&releaseid=1191.
"The Robert Half Technology Information Technology Hiring Index and Skills Report demonstrates the importance of our technical certifications and Check Point's overall position in the security industry," said Robert de Monts, vice president of worldwide Technical Services for Check Point Software Technologies. "We outranked all of our competitors, and we look forward to continuing to educate and certify new professionals in the future so they can add more value to their employers."
Value of Check Point Technical Certifications
By achieving one or both of Check Point's two most common technical certifications, the CCSA and/or the CCSE, IT professionals become equipped to deploy and maintain Check Point's intelligent security solutions and provide added value to their employers. In addition, Check Point's certification program offers IT professionals the following benefits:
-- Tangible Return on Investment (ROI) -- In a CRN Magazine study, small solution providers ranked Check Point's CCSA certification in the number one ROI position, while larger solution providers ranked Check Point's CCSA and CCSE third and fourth respectively.
-- In Demand Knowledge and Skills -- Check Point Certified Professionals establish mastery with the most widely deployed security solutions in the world -- Check Point solutions are used by 100% of Fortune 100 companies.
-- Established Industry Reputation -- The seven-year-old CCSA and CCSE programs certify individuals globally, and to date, there are over 30,600 Check Point Certified Professionals worldwide who can deploy and maintain Check Point solutions.
-- Comprehensive, Streamlined Certification Process -- Check Point Certified Professionals are able to demonstrate expertise by passing two examinations which allows for expedited mastery of Check Point products.
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