New Symantec certification for small business

Stan Beer
Thursday, 13 October 2005 10:00

Business IT - Security

Anti-virus vendor, Symantec has launched a new certification program on how to protect critical information assets for small business IT managers and resellers.

The Symantec Certified Technical Specialist, Small Business Security program includes online and print training materials as well as certification testing to enable resellers and small business IT managers to understand and manage information security in a changing threat environment. The certification is specifically designed for professionals responsible for planning, installing, configuring, and managing Symantec antivirus, antispam, antispyware, and firewall solutions in small business environments. 

'Small businesses have long considered Symantec a trusted resource for comprehensive protection against today's threat landscape,' said Randy Cochran, vice president of Americas channel sales for Symantec.  'A significant component of effective Internet security is the policies and management strategy the organization establishes and maintains.  With the new certification program, Symantec is extending our small business focus beyond products and services to offer customers and partners detailed information and best practices to establish a robust and secure infrastructure.' 

The new Symantec certification designates Symantec partners who have demonstrated in-depth product knowledge and implementation proficiency with Symantec AntiVirus and Symantec Client Security.  The associated training materials cover exam objectives, sample questions, and product documentation and are available online to registered Symantec partners via Symantec's PartnerNet and the Partner Learning Center.