Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
Credential: Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
Credentialing Agency: International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The EC Council Certified Security Analyst (CSA) is an advanced ethical hacking certification for individuals who wish to demonstrate expertise in computer security by exploring the analytical phase of ethical hacking. This certification complements the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification and is a prerequisite for the Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) designation. The CSA certification explores how to analyze the outcome of the tools and techniques used in ethical hacking to identify and mitigate risks to the information security of the infrastructure. The CSA is appropriate for security officers, auditors, security professionals, site administrators, and others who may be concerned about the integrity of their organizations network infrastructure. Candidates are not required to attend training courses, but those who do not must submit an Eligibility Application Form and obtain authorization from EC-Council before attempting the exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 2210 Information Technology Management Series |  Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
101C Sun Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 922-2882
Fax: (505) 341-0050
Email: Johanna.pirolo@eccouncil.org
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have at least two years of information security related experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Security Analyst (CSA) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates who do not attend the ECSA/LPT Certification Bootcamp Course must submit an Eligibility Application Form and obtain authorization from EC-Council before attempting the exam.
Written Exam ECSA v8
- Need for Security Analysis
- TCP IP Packet Analysis
- Penetration Testing Methodologies
- Customers and Legal Agreements
- Rules of Engagement
- Penetration Testing Planning and Scheduling
- Pre-penetration Testing Steps
- Information Gathering
- Vulnerability Analysis
- External Penetration Testing
- Internal Network Penetration Testing
- Firewall Penetration Testing
- IDS Penetration Testing
- Password Cracking Penetration Testing
- Social Engineering Penetration Testing
- Web Application Penetration Testing
- SQL Penetration Testing
- Penetration Testing Reports and Post Testing Actions
- Router and Switches Penetration Testing
- Wireless Network Penetration Testing
- Denial-of-Service Penetration Testing
- Stolen Laptop, PDAs and Cell Phones Penetration Testing
- Source Code Penetration Testing
- Physical Security Penetration Testing
- Surveillance Camera Penetration Testing
- Database Penetration Testing
- VoIP Penetration Testing
- VPN Penetration Testing
- Cloud Penetration Testing
- Virtual Machine Penetration Testing
- War Dialing
- Virus and Trojan Detection
- Log Management Penetration Testing
- File Integrity Checking
- Mobile Devices Penetration Testing
- Telecommunication and Broadband Communication Penetration Testing
- Email Security Penetration Testing
- Security Patches Penetration Testing
- Data Leakage Penetration Testing
- SAP Penetration Testing
- Standards and Compliance
- Information System Security Principles
- Information System Incident Handling and Response
- Information System Auditing and Certification
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Security Analyst (CSA) examination:
Testing Information
Testing for this credential is handled by Pearson VUE. The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
For more information on the International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) testing process, visit the agency website.
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
Renewal Period: 3 years
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