The CIW Security Analyst certification is more of a bolt-on to other, third-party, networking certifications rather than a stand-alone certification in its own right. In order to be awarded the CIW Security Analyst credential, candidates must pass any one of a number of third-party networking certification tracks in addition to just one CIW security exam.
The list of third-party certification tracks that are accepted are:
Certified Ethical Hacker(CEH)(refer to each vendor's individual website for more information about their respective certification tracks)
Checkpoint Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Convergence Technologies Professional (CTP)
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
ISC2 CISSP
Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-FWV)
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Level 2
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Level 3
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security (MCSE: Security)
Novell Certified Linux Engineer
Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS)
Symantec Certified Technical Specialist (SCTS)
Once any of those credentials have been gained, a candidate then needs to pass one CIW exam:
1D0-470 CIW Security Professional
60 multiple-choice questions, 75 minutes
Three modules:
Network Security and Firewalls - 22 questions
Operating Systems Security - 16 questions
Security Auditing, Attacks and Threat Analysis - 22 questions
Passing score is 75% in total, with at least 70% in each of the three modules
On successful completion of the 1D0-470 plus one of the certification tracks outlined above, the candidate will be awarded the CIW Security Analyst qualification.
The 1D0-470 can be booked through Prometric or Pearson VUE testing centres and can be paid for by check, credit card or exam voucher. If a candidate fails an exam on the first attempt, they may not retake the exam for at least 24 hours. If the candidate fails on their second try (or any number of subsequent times) they must wait at least 30 calendar days for their next try.
Related Links:
Full list of CIW Certifications
Free CIW Study Guides and Practice Questions
Visit the official CIW Security Analyst certification website
