Understanding Protocol Analysis

Vendor/Org

Title (Acronym)

Explanation

URL

Brainbench

IP Routing & Switching

General IP and routing concepts

http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/
common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=113

Networking Monitoring

General network monitoring, management & protocols

http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/
common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=424

LAN/WAN Communications

Covers LAN/WAN protocols & architectures (general)

http://www.brainbench.com/xml/bb/
common/testcenter/taketest.xml?testId=122

Cisco Systems

Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)

For individuals who work in Cisco-intensive environments; concentrations in IP routing, IP multicast, cable, IP telephony, or DSL will lead nicely into protocol analysis.

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/
wwtraining/certprog/c_and_s/ccip

Cisco Security Specialist

Focuses on Cisco systems and tools, but provides thorough training in protocol structures and attack signatures.

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/10/
wwtraining/certprog/cqs/security

Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Cisco’s premier certification requires protocol knowledge and some analysis skills (mostly at Layers 2 and 3).

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/625/ccie/

Global Knowledge

TCP/IP Network Analyst

To demonstrate IP management expertise, including IP internetworking, trouble-shooting, and management.

http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/
certification_listing.asp?PageID=12&certid=243&country=United+States#

Telecommunications Analyst

To demonstrate expertise in DSL, ATM, and Frame Relay; includes coverage of telecomm fundamentals I and II, plus converging voice and data networks.

http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/
certification_listing.asp?PageID=12&certid=189&country=United+States#

VoIP Engineer

To demonstrate expertise on structure, components, and architecture of voice and data networks, including ATM, Frame Relay, plus explicit VoIP protocols and designs

http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/
certification_listing.asp?PageID=12&certid=190&country=United+States#

Learning Tree

Local Area Networks Certified Professional

To identify individuals qualified to work as network managers, systems analysts, engineers, planners, IS and IT professionals, or support technicians involved in day-to-day network planning, operations, and management.

http://www.learningtree.com/us/cert/progs/7065.htm#

TCP/IP Certified Professional

To identify individuals qualified to work as network or system administrators, network planners or support personnel, or system analysts in environments where TCP/IP protocols and services are in use.

http://www.learningtree.com/us/cert/progs/7045.htm#

Lucent Tech

Lucent Certified Technical Expert (LCTE)

Lucent offers associate and specialist credentials in ATM, Frame Relay, internetworking, DSL, VoIP, and VPNs that should all provide good preparation for protocol analysis.

http://www.gocertify.com/vendors/Lucent.shtml

NACSE

Senior Network Specialist (NSNS)

Identifies advanced networking and telecom specialists with good knowledge of network design, protocols, services, and troubleshooting.

http://www.nacse.com/pages/whois/cert/
datanetwork/datanetworkflow.htm

Telecom Technician Level 1/2 (NTT1, NTT2)

Identifies beginning (L2) and advanced (L1) expertise in servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing voice and data networks.

http://www.gocertify.com/vendors/NACSE.shtml

Vendor/Org

Title (Acronym)

Explanation

URL

Pine Mtn Group

Certified NetAnalyst-Cross Technology

Formerly the NetAnalyst Level I, this credential focuses on general protocol analysis and identifies those who seek to design, manage, and troubleshoot production networks, LANs, and WANs.

http://www.pmg.com/cna_chart.htm

Certified NetAnalyst-Architect

Formerly the NetAnalyst Level II, this credential focuses on more advanced network analysis concepts, techniques, and technologies.

http://www.pmg.com/cna_chart.htm

Sniffer Tech

Sniffer Certified Professional (SCP)

Identifies individuals with good working knowledge of Sniffer Pro Network analyzer to detect and troubleshoot common network problems.

http://www.sniffer.com/education/scpp.asp

Sniffer Certified Expert (SCE)

Identifies individuals who’ve obtained SCP credentials, and passed any two exams on topics and technologies that include RMON, Ethernet, WAN, ATM, Windows, TCP/IP, or wireless analysis and troubleshooting topics.

http://www.sniffer.com/education/scpp.asp

Sniffer Certified Master (SCM)

Identifies individuals who’ve obtained SCE credentials, and have passed three additional topic/technology exams.

http://www.sniffer.com/education/scpp.asp

WildPackets, Inc.

Applied Analysis Technician (AATech)

Identifies individuals with strong basic grounding in protocol analysis concepts and knowledge of related tools.

http://www.nax2000.com/index.php/aatech.html

Protocol Analyzer Specialist (PAS)

Identifies individuals with advanced topics and expertise in capturing and interpreting protocol analysis trace files and performance statistics.

http://www.nax2000.com/index.php/pas.html

Network Analysis Expert (NAX)

Identifies individuals who’ve passed the PAS, then go on to take additional Data Link and Area of Specialty knowledge exams, plus write a technical white paper. Knowledge exams include Ethernet, Wireless, TCP/IP, and Apple Networking topics.

http://www.nax2000.com/index.php/nax_expert.html