Symantec Certified Specialist (SCS)
Symantec Certified Specialist (SCS) is based on specific areas of Symantec technology expertise. To achieve this level of certification, candidates must pass one proctored SCS exam based on a combination of Symantec training material, product documentation, and real-world job scenarios.
There are fifteen specialisms currently available as outlined below.
Administration of Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.6
Course: Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.6 Administration
Exam: 250-215: Administration of Symantec Messaging Gateway 10.6
Administration of Symantec VIP
Course: Symantec Identity and Authentication Services R1
Exam: 250-420: Administration of Symantec VIP
Administration of Symantec Data Center Security - Server Advanced 6.7
Course: Symantec Data Center Security: Server Advanced 6.7: Administration
Exam: 250-426: Administration of Symantec Data Center Security - Server Advanced 6.7
Administration of Symantec Endpoint Protection 14
It is recommended that the following four courses are taken to achieve certification.
Course: Symantec Endpoint Protection 14: Plan and Implement
Course: Symantec Endpoint Protection 14.x: Configure and Protect
Course: Symantec Endpoint Protection 14: Manage and Administer
Course: Symantec Endpoint Protection 14: Maintain and Troubleshoot
Exam: 250-428: Administration of Symantec Endpoint Protection 14
Administration of Symantec Secure Sockets Layer Visibility 5.0
Course: SSL Visibility 5.0 Administration
Exam: 250-444: Administration of Symantec Secure Sockets Layer Visibility 5.0
Administration of Symantec Email Security.cloud - v1
The below course is only available via eLearning delivery.
Course: Email Security.cloud Administration R1
Exam: 250-445: Administration of Symantec Email Security.cloud - v1
Administration of Symantec CloudSOC - v2
Course: CloudSOC Administration R2
Exam: 251/250-443: Administration of Symantec CloudSOC - R2
Administration of Client Management Suite 8.1 or 8.5 Administration
Course: Client Management Suite 8.1 or 8.5 Administration
Optional courses providing of value to achieve this certification:
Course: IT Management Suite 8.1 Administration
Course: ITMS 8.1 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Course: Asset Management Suite 8.1 or 8.5 Administration
Exam: 251/250-447: Administration of Symantec Client Management Suite 8.5
Administration of Symantec Cloud Workload Protection - R1
Course: Cloud Workload Protection Basic Administration R1 Workshop
Exam: 251/250-449: Administration of Symantec Cloud Workload Protection - R1
Administration of Symantec ProxySG 6.7
It is recommended that the following three courses are taken to achieve certification.
Course: ProxySG 6.7 Basic Administration - BCCPA
Course: ProxySG 6.7 Advanced Administration - BCCPP
Course: ProxySG 6.7 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Exam: 250-556: Administration of Symantec ProxySG 6.7
Administration of Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) – R1
Course: Symantec Endpoint Security Planning, Implementation and Administration R1
Exam: 251/250-550: Administration of Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) - R1
Administration of Symantec Security Analytics 8.0
Course: Security Analytics 8 Administration
Exam: 251/250-552: Administration of Symantec Security Analytics 8.0
Administration of Symantec Web Security Service - R1.1
The below course is only available via eLearning delivery.
Course: Web Security Service Basic Planning, Implementation, and Administration R1.1
Exam: 250-554: Administration of Symantec Web Security Service - R1.1
Administration of Symantec Data Loss Prevention 15.5
It is recommended that the following two courses are taken to achieve certification.
Course: Data Loss Prevention 15.5 Administration
Course: Data Loss Prevention 15.5 Planning and Implementation
Exam: 251/250-553: Administration of Symantec Data Loss Prevention 15.5
Administration of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response 4.2
It is recommended that the following two courses are taken to achieve certification.
Course: Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response 4.2 Planning and Implementation
Course: Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response 4.2 Administration
Exam: 251/250-555: Administration of Symantec Endpoint Detection and Response 4.2