Description
This certification is intended for system administrators and users responsible for one or more systems that run Solaris. More than two years of UNIX system administration experience or a certification in UNIX system administration might be helpful to successfully pass the exam.
The exam is proctored, real time, closed book, web-based and has 40 items to be completed in 60 minutes. The minimum passing score is 60 out of 100.
Examination cost:FREE The examination is free. The certification will be recorded in the online personal transcript and will be publicly visible one month FOR FREE. During this time, you may choose to acquire the Certification Package.
Certification Package: $50 US The Certification Package includes:
- 5 years certification maintenance in the online transcript
- the paper certificate
- the printed official transcript
- usage rights for certification logo
Certification procedure
Examination topics
Solaris Security Basics
- Physical security
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Console security
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Data security
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Security measures
Solaris Applications and Processes Security
- Program, script and job security
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Securing servers (DNS, HTTP, DHCP, Mail, NFS, X)
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Prevent/reduce attacks (buffer overflows)
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Applications recovery
Solaris Authentication and Account Security
- Access Control (Kerberos, DH, PAM)
- Account management (root, user and guest)
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Password security
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Prevent/reduce attacks (BruteForce, Guessing)
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Accounts recovery
Solaris Kernel and File Systems Security
- Device security (Disks, Removable media)
- Kernel security (SVR4 based)
- File systems security (UFS, NFS)
- File access rights, protection and encryption
- Prevent/reduce attacks to kernel and file systems
- File systems recovery
Solaris System Monitoring and Auditing
- Detecting intrusions with audits and logs (ASET, BART)
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Prevent/reduce attacks (backups, package manager)
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Test system exposure (SATAN, COPS, TIGER)
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System recovery
Study/Training Materials
In preparation for the exam, the following recommended study materials may be reviewed to build knowledge in certain topics:
Solaris Solutions for System Administrators: Time-Saving Tips, Techniques, and Workarounds
by Sandra Henry-Stocker and Evan R. Marks | Publisher: Wiley
Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C
by Bruce Schneier |
Publisher: Wiley, 1996 / ISBN: 0471117099
Competencies This certification validates the ability to manage network, system, and application performance on a multi-user Solaris computing system, such as monitoring and configuring web application servers, designing, developing and maintaining a Sun hardware architecture and a server disaster recovery strategy, troubleshooting network and application performance issues and implementing security policies and standards.
Job positions
A Solaris Security Specialist may apply for jobs such as Solaris Systems Administrator, Solaris Systems Engineer, Solaris Security Specialista or Solaris Security Administrator.
