The Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) is an advanced level certification that measures the ability to secure any wireless network.
A wide range of security topics focusing on the
802.11
IEEE 802.11 is part of the IEEE 802 set of local area network (LAN) technical standards, and specifies the set of media access control (MAC) and physical layer (PHY) protocols for implementing wireless local area network (WLAN) computer com ...
wireless LAN technology are covered in the coursework and exam, which is vendor neutral.
Certification track
The CWSP certification is awarded to candidates who pass the CWSP exam and who also hold the
CWNA certification. The CWNA certification is a prerequisite to earning the CWSP certification.
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CWSP requirements
This certification covers a wide range of security areas. These include detecting attacks, wireless analysis, policy, monitoring and solutions.[CWSP Objectives ]
Recertification
The CWSP certification is valid for three years.[
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See also
*Professional certification (Computer technology)
Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply ''certification'' or ''qualification'', is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task. Not all certifications ...
References
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External links
Official CWNP Site
Wireless networking
Professional titles and certifications
Information technology qualifications