Social Media Certifications
Social Media Security Professional Certification | SMSP
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The Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) Certification attests to an individual's knowledge of social networking channels and the risks these pose on the security posture of an organization. SMSP professionals have the skills necessary to anticipate attacks and guard sensitive information from social media hackers, and, in the event of a breach, have tools to quickly respond to security incidents. SMSPs have proven competency to help guide organization's social media personnel security policy.
Certified SMSPs are the organization's first line of defense from social media security attacks.
Ideal Candidates for SMSP Certification
The SMSP certification is ideal for individuals who work with social media solutions and have experience in the cyber security space. Candidate job roles include: information security technician, security administrator, security architect, security engineer or any other role that is responsible for information security. This training and certification program is also designed for Information Assurance professionals in Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Information Officer (CIO) or other roles responsible for developing social media usage policies and education programs for end users.
- The candidate job roles list is not exhaustive.
- SMSP awards continuing education credits to candidates holding CompTIA's A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications.
Knowledge Required to Obtain SMSP Certification
The SMSP Common Body of Knowledge is comprised of the following five knowledge domains:
- Knowledge Domain 1: Social Media Theory and Principles
- Knowledge Domain 2: Social Media Technical Composition
- Knowledge Domain 3: Social Media Risks
- Knowledge Domain 4: Social Media Security & Incident Response
- Knowledge Domain 5: Social Media Management
Each knowledge domain has a subset of objectives and knowledge elements that define what the candidate must master to be considered a certified Social Media Security Professional.
Become SMSP Certified
There are two ways to obtain the SMSP CertificationAttend the Official SMSP Training Course:
The Social Media Security Training Course is the most effective way to obtain the knowledge necessary to pass the SMSP Certification Exam. This course is taught by expert level instructors in a three-day format. Upon completion of the training course candidates will be eligible to sit for the Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) Exam.- Length: 3 days
- Format: Lectures, Demonstrations, Hands-On Labs, Daily Quiz
- Materials: Courseware, DVD with tools and examples
- Prerequisites: One (1) year of cybersecurity work experience recommended
Challenge the Exam without Official Training:
The individual requesting candidate status without attending official training must have a minimum of one (1) year of verified cybersecurity work experience and pass the SMSP Exam.To obtain the SMSP Certification the candidate must fill out and submit the online "SMSP Certification Application" form. Learn more about the process of becoming certified.
| Social Media Security Professional Certification Exam Facts | |
| Number of questions: | 85 |
| Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 |
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Top 3 Benefits of Social Media Security Certifications to Individuals and Organizations
Individuals
As social networking continues to rise, the demand for professionals with verified skills in social media security will sharply increase. The UKI Social Media Security Certifications will provide:
- Validation of your knowledge of social media security and skills necessary to protect critical infrastructure
- Differentiation from your peers which will boost your confidence
- Credentials to help you achieve a higher position, raise, and promotion faster - Salary Surveys show that the majority of hiring managers consider certifications a factor in hiring decisions, and that obtaining relevant certifications often leads to a salary increase.
Organizations
- Assurance that the certified professional has the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard sensitive information and prevent potentially devastating security breaches resultign from use of social media
- Strengthen your information security team - a recent study shows that certifications improve team performance by 11%
- Empower a culture of learning and improvement that increases ROI - studies estimate that every $1 invested in training and certifications provides an average return in revenue of $345
Social Media Engineering & Forensics Professional Certification | SMEFP
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The Social Media Engineering & Forensics Professional (SMEFP) Certification attests to an individual's skills in designing, implementing and operating secure social media solutions. SMEFP professionals have the knowledge necessary to detect cyber security attacks stemming from social media channels, analyze the impact of the breach, mitigate the risks, and collect necessary evidence of breach for further investigation and possible prosecution. SMEFPs have proven competency in social media engineering techniques in which attacker manipulates employee to divulge sensitive information, and can lead necessary staff training to prevent security breaches originating from social media platforms.
Ideal Candidates for SMEFP Certification
The SMEFP Certification is ideal for individuals with proven hands-on experience in the cyber security space.
Candidate job roles include: security administrator, systems administrator, network administrator, security architect,
security engineer, penetration tester, risk assessment engineer, forensics engineer, information security director,
chief information security officer or any other role that is responsible for information security.
- The candidate job roles list is not exhaustive.
- SMEFP awards continuing education points to candidates holding Security+, Network+ and CISSP certifications.
Knowledge Required to Obtain the SMEFP Certification
The SMEFP Common Body of Knowledge is comprised of the following eleven knowledge domains:- Knowledge Domain 1: Social Media Technical Decomposition
- Knowledge Domain 2: Social Media Risks
- Knowledge Domain 3: Social Media Engineering
- Knowledge Domain 4: Social Media Requirement Analysis
- Knowledge Domain 5: Social Media Design Analysis and Solutions
- Knowledge Domain 6: Social Media Implementation and Integration
- Knowledge Domain 7: Social Media Verification and Validation
- Knowledge Domain 8: Social Media Secure Operations
- Knowledge Domain 9: Social Media Protection Techniques
- Knowledge Domain 10: Social Media Monitoring and Detection Techniques
- Knowledge Domain 11: Social Media Incident Handling and Forensics
Each knowledge domain has a subset of objectives and knowledge elements that define what the candidate must master to be considered a certified Social Media Security Professional.
Become SMEFP Certified
There are two ways to obtain the SMEFP Certification
Attend the Official SMEFP Training Course:
The Social Media Engineering & Forensics Training Course is the most effective way to obtain the knowledge necessary to pass the SMEFP Certification Exam. This course is taught by expert level instructors in a three-day format. Upon completion of the training course candidates will be eligible to sit for the Social Media Engineering & Forensics Professional (SMEFP) Exam. UKI offers an exam pass guarantee.
- Length: 3 days
- Format: Lectures, Demonstrations, Hands-On Labs, Daily Quiz
- Materials: Courseware, CD with tools and examples
- Prerequisites: SMSP Certification or two years of cybersecurity experience
Challenge the Exam without Official Training:
The individual requesting candidate status without attending official training must be a certified SMSP, have a minimum of two (2) years of verified cybersecurity work experience within the SMEFP Common Body of Knowledge, and pass the SMEFP Exam. To obtain the SMEFP Certification the candidate must fill out and submit the online "SMEFP Certification Application" form (coming soon). Learn more about the process of becoming certified.
| Social Media Security Professional Certification Exam Facts | |
| Number of questions: | TBD |
| Duration: | TBD |
| Passing Score: | TBD |
Download SMEFP Brochure
Top 3 Benefits of Social Media Security Certifications to Individuals and Organizations
Individuals
As social networking continues to rise, the demand for professionals with verified skills in social media security will sharply increase. The UKI Social Media Security Certifications will provide:
- Validation of your knowledge of social media security and skills necessary to protect critical infrastructure
- Differentiation from your peers which will boost your confidence
- Credentials to help you achieve a higher position, raise, and promotion faster - Salary Surveys show that the majority of hiring managers consider certifications a factor in hiring decisions, and that obtaining relevant certifications often leads to a salary increase.
Organizations
- Assurance that the certified professional has the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard sensitive information and prevent potentially devastating security breaches resultign from use of social media
- Strengthen your information security team - a recent study shows that certifications improve team performance by 11%
- Empower a culture of learning and improvement that increases ROI - studies estimate that every $1 invested in training and certifications provides an average return in revenue of $345
Social Media Management & Governance Professional Certification | SMMGP
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The Social Media Management & Governance Professional (SMMGP) Certification attests to an individual's skills in designing, implementing and overseeing social media security management policy and governance in line with the strategic goals of the organization. SMMGP professionals have the knowledge necessary to draft social media security laws, regulations and policies, define the architecture, and implement controls and security audits to assure the safety of their organization's sensitive information. SMMGPs have proven competency in the development of social media security personnel training and awareness programs.
Ideal Candidates for SMMGP Certification
The SMMGP Certification is ideal for individuals with proven hands-on experience in the cyber security space. Candidate job roles include: senior security engineer, risk assessment & compliance engineer, forensics engineer, information security director, information technology director, chief information security officer, chief security officer* or any other role that is responsible for information security policy and governance.
- The candidate job roles list is not exhaustive./li>
- SMMGP awards continuing education points to candidates holding Security+, Network+ and CISSP certifications.
Knowledge Required to Obtain the SMMGP Certification
The SMMGP Common Body of Knowledge is comprised of the following eight knowledge domains:- Knowledge Domain 1: Social Media Governance
- Knowledge Domain 2: Social Media Laws, Regulations & Policy
- Knowledge Domain 3: Social Media Risk Management
- Knowledge Domain 4: Social Media Policy Development
- Knowledge Domain 5: Social Media Training & Awareness Program Development
- Knowledge Domain 6: Social Media Process Development
- Knowledge Domain 7: Social Media Performance & Metrics
- Knowledge Domain 8: Social Media Quality & Continuous Improvement
Each knowledge domain has a subset of objectives and knowledge elements that define what the candidate must master to be considered a certified Social Media Management and Governance Professional.
Become SMMGP Certified
There are two ways to obtain the SMMGP Certification
Attend the Official SMMGP Training Course:
The Social Media Management & Governance Training Course is the most effective way to obtain the knowledge necessary to pass the SMMGP Certification Exam. This course is taught by expert level instructors in a three-day format. Upon completion of the training course candidates will be eligible to sit for the Social Media Management & Governance Professional (SMMGP) Exam. UKI offers an exam pass guarantee.
- Length: 3 days
- Format: Lectures, Demonstrations, Hands-On Labs, Daily Quiz
- Materials: Courseware, CD with tools and examples
- Prerequisites: SMSP Certification or two years of cybersecurity experience
Challenge the Exam without Official Training:
The individual requesting candidate status without attending official training must be a certified SMMGP, have a minimum of two (2) years of verified cybersecurity work experience within the SMMGP Common Body of Knowledge, and pass the SMMGP Exam. To obtain the SMMGP Certification the candidate must fill out and submit the online "SMMGP Certification Application" form (coming soon). Learn more about the process of becoming certified.
| Social Media Management & Governance Professional Certification Exam Facts | |
| Number of questions: | TBD |
| Duration: | TBD |
| Passing Score: | TBD |
Download SMMGP Brochure
Top 3 Benefits of Social Media Security Certifications to Individuals and Organizations
Individuals
As social networking continues to rise, the demand for professionals with verified skills in social media security will sharply increase. The UKI Social Media Security Certifications will provide:
- Validation of your knowledge of social media security and skills necessary to protect critical infrastructure
- Differentiation from your peers which will boost your confidence
- Credentials to help you achieve a higher position, raise, and promotion faster - Salary Surveys show that the majority of hiring managers consider certifications a factor in hiring decisions, and that obtaining relevant certifications often leads to a salary increase.
Organizations
- Assurance that the certified professional has the knowledge and skills needed to safeguard sensitive information and prevent potentially devastating security breaches resultign from use of social media
- Strengthen your information security team - a recent study shows that certifications improve team performance by 11%
- Empower a culture of learning and improvement that increases ROI - studies estimate that every $1 invested in training and certifications provides an average return in revenue of $345
