SUSE Certified Administrator in SUSE NeuVector 5 (SCA)

The SUSE Certified Administrator (SCA) in SUSE NeuVector 5 certification is designed for IT administrators and other persons responsible for managing application security, and even application developers for containerized environments. This certification validates fundamental knowledge of using SUSE NeuVector Management Console and command line utilities to perform administrative tasks after the actual SUSE NeuVector 5 deployment. Configuration and management tasks included are for example scanning images and compliance, as well as managing runtime security for containerized applications. Runtime security provides real time security management for processes, files, and network traffic.

Detailed Objectives:

  • Understand the Need for Container Security
  • Threat and Vulnerability Management
  • Navigate within the Management UI Console
  • Configure SUSE NeuVector Management Console Settings
  • Manage Local Users and Roles
  • Enable Authentication from External Directories
  • Configure External Logging Services
  • Scan for Vulnerabilities
  • Scan for Compliance
  • Understand Admission Control
  • Runtime Scanning
  • Threat Based Controls
  • Zero-Trust Controls
  • Inspect and Manage Runtime Security with SUSE NeuVector
  • Export and View SUSE Neuvector Security Reports
  • REST API
  • SUSE NeuVector Management CLI

Prerequisites

To earn the SCA in SUSE NeuVector 5, you need to pass the core exam. There are no prerequisites or alternative ways to earn the certification.

The following course helps prepare you for the exam:

As with all SUSE certifications, course work is not required. You need to pass this certification exam and meet the prerequisites in order to achieve the certification. We highly recommend you study the objectives and prepare for the exam.

Exams

  • Cost: $149
  • Exam Type: Question based; 70 questions
  • Code: sca_neu5
  • Exam Length: 90 minutes
  • Scoring: The passing score is 70%
  • Retake Policy: If you do not pass the exam, you must wait 72 hours before you can schedule and take the exam again