Symantec’s exam 250-204, “Virus Protection and Content Filtering” is one of two requirements for the Symantec Certified Technology Architect (SCTA) and Symantec Certified Security Engineer (SCSE) certifications. The other requirement is to hold one of the specified vendor neutral security certifications. It is one of three requirements for the Symantec Certified Security Practitioner (SCSP) certification, with the other two being passing another Symantec solutions exam and holing either a SANS GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) or (ISC)2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification.

It is designed for candidates whose responsibilities are focused on “vendor-neutral security knowledge of how to design, plan, deploy and manage effective security solutions.”

This exam, which is also known as “Virus Protection & Integrated Client Security,” costs $150 USD and may be taken from Thomson Prometric.

This form-based multiple choice exam lasts 75 minutes.

The topics covered by this exam include:

• IDENTIFYING THREATS
• MANAGEMENT MODELS
• PREPARING FOR DEPLOYMENT
• DEPLOYING ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
• RESPONDING TO ATTACKS
• PROACTIVE VIRUS MANAGEMENT