Security Curriculum
and RHCSS Certification

RHS333 Enterprise Network Services Security
RH423 Enterprise Directory Services and Authentication
RHS429 SELinux Policy Administration

These courses build on the security skills covered in the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) program, which is a prerequisite. RHCSS shares common ground with RHCA--both credentials require skills and competencies taught in RHS333 and RH423. RHCSS additionally requires the skills covered in the RH429 course.

EX333 Security: Network Services
EX423 Directory Services and Authentication
EX429 SELinux Policy Administration

Current RHCEs will obtain Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS) certification upon successfully passing all three endorsement exams.

Other Red Hat security courses include RHS342 Developing Red Hat Firewall and VPN Solutions and RHS427 Introduction to SELinux and Red Hat Targeted Policy. Each provides intensive hands-on training for senior level system administrators, but neither is directly tied to the RHCSS track.

Each course in Red Hat's security curriculum is followed by an endorsement exam on the fifth day. Endorsement exams may be taken immediately following the corresponding course or at any other time. The exams are performance-based and test skills of the job role competencies covered in the prior four days of hands-on training. Passing an Endorsement Exam earns the candidate an endorsement to his or her RHCE credential for a specific security skillset. Endorsement exams vary in length from 4 to 8 hours depending on the course, and can only be taken by current RHCEs.

• Coming soon: RHCSS FAQ