RFG believes security certifications are a viable measurement for evaluating candidates for IT security positions. IT executives should look for candidates with one or more certifications from respected security organizations that maintain periodic re-certification requirements. Security is one of the fastest-changing fields in information technology, and certifications must be regularly updated to remain effective. There are approximately 10 major certification vendors with over two dozen general certification programs between them. Several security product vendors, including Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd., Cisco Systems, Inc., and Symantec, Corp.”]