Endpoint Protection

Hello everyone , Now we know that Symantec has retired their STS certifications and replaced it with SCS , as of October 3. I just want to know that partners who have already done STS certificatins for solutions , are they gonna automatically upgraded to SCS or they have to take the SCS exam again ?

Thanks 

SymSpec,

Good question...

SymantecTeam, Can anyone from symatec would like to give us answer?

@  pete 4u2002

@ Chetan Savade

I hope you guys can answer this question better than anyone.

Hi,

I am trying to contact concern team to get the right answer. Meanwhile could you write an email to Customer_Certifications@Symantec.com or Partner_STS@Symantec.com to ses if they can help.

Thanks for your reply . I did send an email but no reply yet . Would greatly appreciate if you can ask it internally and let me know. Thanks

Yes it is really important for us to know that what is the roadmap ahead. 

Yes, I have already asked internally.

According to the Secure One FAQ:

Why did Symantec decide to change STS and introduce SCS?

Our goal is to simplify the certification requirement for partners in deciding whether to get STS certified for program qualification or SCS certified for industry recognition. Under Secure One, partners can take a single test to meet both goals under a unified certification program. Symantec will continue to recognize current STS accreditations for purposes of assessing Secure One status. SCS will become the new certification requirement in Secure One.

So you get to keep what you have, but I believe this means you'll have to requalify in the future.

Thanks Chetan for ur reply...

Please confirm once u get answer frm ur team.

Yes we are counting on you Chetan :)

Hello Everyone,

I have an update for you.

Why has Symantec decided to retire the Symantec Technical Specialist (STS) accreditation program?
STS was only recognized for SPP status and benefits. Many partners told us they were pursuing STS for partner program status and Symantec Certified Specialist (SCS) for industry certification. In order to reduce exam time for our partners, we are choosing SCS as the common standard.

Will current STS accreditations become SCS certifications?
Secure One will not migrate previously granted STS to SCS equivalence. However, previously held STS will continue to be recognized for Secure One status until they expire. Once the STS has expired, partners will then need to take the SCS exam.

For more details check the attached PDF files.

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Symantec Secure One Transition Guide-8-24-15.pdf   530 KB 1 version

Thanks Chetan....

appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!