The AIS certification or the Advanced Information Security Certification is a certification from HP and comes in the category of advanced level certification and is not meant for beginners in the field of information security. Started in 2001, the AIS certification is offered by the Security University, for recognizing expertise and proficiency in information security risk prevention and its management. It is considered globally that an AIS certificate holder individual has a solid foundation and advanced level understanding of designing, operating systems, network option and security components for meeting business demands. The advanced certification in information security requires high quality knowledge in security concepts.

For the HP0-795 you must have a minimum of one year practical experience in handling support and technological solutions in networked environment of business class. Some of the other important requisites for getting the AIS certification are that you have to attend at least eight classes on AIS roadmap and a pass the exam on completion of each course. On successful completion of these eight courses passing in all the eight exams makes you entitled for the prestigious AIS certification. For instance for AIS HP Open View Systems and Servers v7 for Windows track the exam which is required is HP HP0-727 HP Open View Operations I (7.x) – Windows. A sample curriculum for the AIS certification may include topics like Network penetration testing, Virus analysis, Patch management, Network Intruder detection, applied architecture security, Computer forensic investigation, Network security policy and also basic fundamental topics including Network firewall and VPN security concepts. A person going for this advanced certification must have a thorough concept on these topics. The cost varies from classes to classes, however on an average it is about $1200 to $2500 each.

The good news about this certification is that once you obtain it, it will remain validated throughout your life. There are various HP recommended training courses are available like the INTRO course, prepares you completely for facing the AIS certification exams. Additional AIS preparation materials are available on the internet. Also online test engines are available from vendors like Testking and pass4sure and many others. The key lies entirely how much effort you give from your side as there is no shortcut to success.