Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE:Security)

Skill Level: Advanced                            Status: Active                           

Certification Summary:
For systems engineers who specialize in designing, planning, and implementing security on the Microsoft platform and who focus on creating a secure computing environment.

Initial requirements:
You must pass four core exams and three security specialization exams. The core exams are a subset (1 less) as those for the regular MCSE and CompTIA's Security+ can be counted as one of the specialization exams. Of the four core exams, one is a client operating system exam and three are networking system exams. The first core exam must be either Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional OR Exam 70–270: Installing, Configuring, and Administerin

Continuing requirements:
If one of the exams is retired, you will need to pass the replacement exam. Occasionally the entire certification is redesigned.

Low Cost: $875   High Cost: $0

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Online resources:
A comprehensive MCSE: Security 2003 training package covering exams 70-270, 70-290, 70-291, 70-293, 70-294, 70-298, 70-350 & 70-299 is available from our partner CBT Nuggets. Training for individual certification exams is also available via CD or online. Visit CBT Nuggets for a full list of training options.

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