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(1) Security+ - Exam: SY0-101 CompTIA ID No: COMP10525268
The Security+ certification exam covers industry wide topics including communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography, access control, authentication, external attack and operational and organization security.

For additional info:
http://www.comptia.org/certification/Security/default.aspx
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(2) CCNA - Exam: 640-607 Cisco ID: CSCO10467804
The Cisco Certified Network Associate certification indicates a foundation knowledge of networking for the small office/home office (SOHO) market. CCNA certified professionals can install, configure, and operate LAN, WAN, and dial access services for small networks (100 nodes or fewer), including but not limited to use of these protocols: IP, IGRP, IPX, Serial, AppleTalk, Frame Relay, IP RIP, VLANs, RIP, Ethernet, Access Lists.

For additional info:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/wwtraining/certprog/testing/current_exams/640-607.html
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(3) CHCP – Intense School: Dec. 2002
The Certified Hacking and Countermeasures Professional designation is a foundational proficiency certification that requires basic familiarity with all aspects of modern hacker techniques and appropriate responses/defenses. To achieve CHCP certification, you must pass a comprehensive exam that covers the standards and language involved in common exploits, vulnerabilities and countermeasures. You must also show knowledge of the tools used by hackers in exposing common vulnerabilities as well as the tools used by security professionals for implementing countermeasures.

For additional info:
http://www.vigilar.com/training/ceh/index.html

NOTE: Intense School is now part of Vigilar. CHCP certification was replaced by the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Certification in 2003.
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(4) MCP & MCSE 2000 MCP ID# 2321110
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze the business requirements and design and implement the infrastructure for business solutions based on the Microsoft Windows® operating system and Microsoft Servers software.

The 7 exams I passed include:

CORE EXAMS:
Exam 70-210: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Exam 70-215: Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Exam 70-216: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure
Exam 70-217: Implementing and Administering a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure
Exam 70-219: Designing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Directory Services Infrastructure

ELECTIVES:
Exam 70-220: Designing Security for a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network
Exam 70-218: Managing a Microsoft Windows 2000 Network Environment

For additional info:
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/mcp/mcse/distinguish.asp
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(5) MCSA – MCP ID# 2321110
The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator credential proves that you have the skills to successfully implement, manage, and troubleshoot the ongoing needs of Microsoft Windows® 2000–based operating environments, including Windows .NET Server. An MCSA candidate should have 12 months of experience working with a desktop operating system, a network operating system, and an existing network infrastructure. MCSA candidates are required to pass three core exams and one elective exam.

For additional info:
http://www.microsoft.com/TrainCert/mcp/mcsa/requirements.asp
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(6) Network+ Exam N10-002 CompTIA ID No: COMP10525268
Network+ is a CompTIA vendor neutral certification that measures the technical knowledge of networking professionals with at least 9 months experience in network support or administration. The test is administered by NCS/VUE and Prometric™. Earning the Network+ certification means that the candidate possesses the knowledge needed to configure and operate a variety of networking products. This exam covers a wide range of vendor and product neutral networking technologies that can also serve as a prerequisite for vendor-specific IT certifications.

For additional info:
http://www.comptia.org/certification/network/default.aspx

NOTE: For a more detailed listing of my SPECIFIC IT technical skills, including a statement of my level of expertise with various operating systems, network hardware, major software applications, programming languages, & databases I have worked with, please click here.