What is the rationale for S/MIME Secure Messaging Certification?
The market demand for e-mail encryption is growing explosively. Companies who have a business need to deploy this capability are reporting difficulties finding skilled resources to help them.
The S/MIME Secure Messaging (SSM) certification program will identify organizations and individuals who are able to support the deployment of secure e-mail systems in accordance with The Open Group S/MIME Secure Messaging Architecture, together with appropriate training course and materials.
Why is This Important?
E-mail encryption is increasingly a requirement for
business.
As an example of the growth of this market, one aerospace company is requiring all of its business partners working on an important new program to use e-mail encryption. By the middle of 2006, this means that 900 companies worldwide will need to deploy strong e-mail encryption.
Why S/MIME Secure Messaging?
The Open Group S/MIME Secure Messaging Architecture defines a proven, standards based approach to e-mail encryption that enables the exchange of strongly encrypted e-mail using commercial off-the-shelf software.
Why Become Certified?
For individual messaging professionals, S/MIME Secure Messaging CERTIFIED demonstrates that the professionals have the knowledge, awareness and understanding of The Open Group SSM Architecture order to be able to design and/or deploy and configure secure e-mail systems in conformance to the architecture.
For organizations requiring the services of secure messaging professionals, SSM CERTIFIED identifies candidates with the suitable skills.
For SSM SERVICES certified organizations, SSM CERTIFIED is a mandatory requirement for staff employed to deliver professional services.
How long does Certification Last?
It lasts for up to 24 months.
How do I get S/MIME Secure Messaging Certified as an Individual?
You can become certified by taking an examination, either directly
from The Open Group, or from a designated examiner who is S/MIME
Secure Messaging SERVICES certified.
Taking the Examination
Examination papers are sent out to individuals electronically
together with instructions on how and where to return them. You have
60 days to complete the examination. Once you are certified
your name will appear on the public certification register.
The exam comprises a mixture of multiple-choice questions
and theory questions.
Are there S/MIME Secure Messaging Training Courses?
Yes, we expect a number of certified courses to be offered by
third parties.
S/MIME Secure Messaging TRAINING certification identifies training courses that address the core requirements for knowledge, awareness and understanding of The Open Group SSM Architecture that messaging professionals should have in order to be able to design, deploy and configure secure e-mail systems in conformance to the architecture.
SSM TRAINING certified courses cover the complete syllabus upon which examination for SSM CERTIFIED is based.
How do I find out more on the requirements for Certification?
You should look at the Getting Started
information available within the S/MIME Secure Messaging certification
web site.
