What is Security Specialist?
EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (ECSS) allows students to enhance their skills in three different areas namely information security, network security, and computer forensics.
Information security plays a vital role in most organizations. Information security is where information, information processing, and communications are protected against the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and information processing. In communications, information security also covers trustworthy authentication of messages that covers identification of verifying and recording the approval and authorization of information, non-alteration of data, and the non-repudiation of communication or stored data.
Certification Target Audience
This course will benefit students who are interested in learning the fundamentals of information security, network security, and computer forensics.
Exam Information
ECSS exam is available at the ECC Exam Center.
EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification status of candidates that do not comply with all EC-Council examination policies found here.
ECSS Exam Details | |
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Duration | 3 Hours |
Questions | 100 |
Passing Score | 70% |
Clause: Age Requirements and Policies Concerning Minors
Minors are not permitted to take the EC-Council exam without a written consent/indemnity letter signed by their parent or legal guardian, along with a supporting letter from their institution of learning. Only candidates from a nationally accredited institution of learning shall be considered.
Minor/Adult legal ages are defined by the country of residence/origin of the candidate. For further clarification or to submit a consent letter, please contact [email protected].
Disclaimer:
- EC-Council reserves the right to impose additional restriction to comply with the policy.
- EC-Council reserves the right to modify certification policies without notice.
- EC-Council reserves the right to revoke the certification of any person determined to be in breach of this policy.