The increasingly critical world of IT security requires more realistic and reliable measures of technical competency so that organizations can identify those qualified to implement security solutions. To this end, Red Hat now offers RHCSS, a new security certification that proves advanced skills in using Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SELinux, and Red Hat Directory Server to meet the security requirements of today's enterprise environment.

These courses are build on the security skills covered in the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) program, which is a prerequisite. Only current RHCEs are eligible to be certified as a Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS), while anyone can attend the courses in this track. Current RHCEs will obtain RHCSS certification upon successfully passing all three Expertise Exams. The courses are not required as the tests can be taken separately but they are strongly recommended. All upper-level courses are all peer level, meaning each can be taken by someone with RHCE or equivalent skills. Any order is fine.

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

All courses are held in english.

Each course in Red Hat's security curriculum can be followed by an expertise exam. Expertise 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 expertise exam earns the candidate a Certificate of Expertise to his or her RHCE credential for a specific security skillset. Expertise exams vary in length from 4 to 8 hours depending on the course. Currently exams can be taken only at specific locations.

For the RHCSS certificate student must pass all 3 exams.