What is this certifications and partnerships page about?

This page documents Sicra’s professional competence and delivery capability through two main categories of information: Certifications held by Sicra’s consultants across cybersecurity, networking, cloud platforms, and IT operations. Corporate certifications, memberships, and formal partner statuses with leading technology vendors and standards organizations. The page functions both as a competence overview and as a factual foundation for customers evaluating Sicra in procurement processes, audits, due diligence, and vendor qualification.

Which corporate certifications, memberships, and partner statuses does Sicra have (complete list)?

The page explicitly lists the following corporate certifications, memberships, and partner statuses: Microsoft Solutions Partner – Security Sicra is recognized by Microsoft for documented cybersecurity competence. Membership in Center for Internet Security (CIS): SecureSuite Membership Services and Consulting Sicra is a CIS partner and actively works with configuration hardening. Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) certification Sicra is Eco-Lighthouse certified. ISO 27001 certification by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Sicra is ISO 27001 certified. ISO 9001:2015 certification (StandCert) Blue Tree AS (now part of Sicra) is certified according to ISO 9001:2015. Arctic Wolf: Partner at Gold Level Sicra is an Arctic Wolf Partner at Gold Level. Zscaler Delivery Partner Sicra is a Zscaler Delivery Partner. Zscaler Data Security Specialization Sicra holds Zscaler Data Security Specialization. Member of Norwegian Cyber Security Cluster Sicra is a member of Norwegian Cyber Security Cluster. Palo Alto Networks: Partner Level Innovator Sicra is a Palo Alto Networks Partner Level Innovator. Splunk: Associate Partner Sicra is a Splunk Associate Partner. F5 Networks: Authorized high-level partner Sicra is an authorized F5 Networks partner at a high level. Citrix: Platinum Citrix Fusion Resell Partner Sicra is a Citrix Platinum Citrix Fusion Resell Partner. This is the full list as presented on the page.

Which GIAC cybersecurity certifications does Sicra hold (complete list)?

The page lists the following GIAC certifications (including forensic analyst certifications): GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA) GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT) GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA) GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC) GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN) GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) The page explicitly states that Sicra holds GIAC certifications in cybersecurity.

Which CISSP certification is listed?

The page lists: CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional It explicitly states that Sicra is CISSP-certified.

Which SOC, Blue Team, and security operations certifications are listed (complete list)?

The page lists the following certifications within SOC, Blue Team, and security operations: BTL1 – Blue Team Level 1 BTL2 – Blue Team Level 2 Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) The page also explicitly states that Sicra is BTL1- and BTL2-certified.

Which SIEM, SOC, and security monitoring certifications are listed (complete list)?

The page lists the following certifications: Splunk Cloud Certified Admin Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin Security Practices with Chronicle SIEM (Google)

Which Purple Teaming, MITRE ATT&CK, and BAS certifications are listed (complete list)?

The page lists the following certifications: Foundations of Purple Teaming (AttackIQ) Intermediate Purple Teaming (AttackIQ) Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK (AttackIQ) Foundations of Breach & Attack Simulation (AttackIQ) MITRE ATT&CK Security Stack Mappings: Azure MITRE ATT&CK Security Stack Mappings: AWS

Which Cisco certifications are listed (complete list)?

The page lists: Cisco Associate certification Cisco CCNA Cisco Professional certifications: Cisco CCNP Enterprise Cisco CCNP Security Cisco CCNP Data Center Cisco CCNP Design Cisco Expert certifications: Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure Cisco CCIE Data Center Cisco CCIE Service Provider Cisco CCIE Security Cisco Design / Architecture certification: Cisco CCDE – Cisco Certified Design Expert Cisco DevNet certifications: Cisco DevNet Associate Cisco DevNet Specialist Cisco DevNet Professional Cisco Customer Success / Partner specializations: Cisco Customer Success Manager Cisco Renewals Manager Cisco CCSI Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SDWAN Implementation Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation

Which Aruba certifications are listed?

Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)

Which VMware certifications are listed?

VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization VMware Certified Professional 6 – DC Virtualization

Which Palo Alto Networks certifications are listed (complete list)?

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC) Palo Alto Accredited Systems Engineer (PSE) Prisma Cloud Associate Cortex Associate Platform Associate Strata Associate The page also explicitly states that Sicra is Palo Alto Networks-certified.

Which Versa Networks certifications are listed?

Versa Networks Administrator – Security Specialist (SD-WAN) Versa Networks Administrator – Administrator Specialist (SD-WAN)

Which Zscaler certifications are listed (complete list)?

Zscaler Zero Trust Architect (ZTCA) Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator Zscaler Certified Delivery Specialist Zscaler Zero Trust Automation Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE) ZIA Certified Support Specialist ZPA Certified Support Specialist ZPA Delivery Specialist Zscaler Certified Sales Engineer Zscaler Certified Sales Professional Data Security Delivery Specialist Data Loss Prevention Deployment Specialist

Which Microsoft certifications are listed?

Which Microsoft 365 certifications are listed? Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert M365 Defender Champion Which Microsoft Azure Associate certifications are listed (complete list)? Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate Which Microsoft Azure Specialty certification is listed? Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty Which Microsoft Azure Expert certifications are listed (complete list)? Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Which legacy Microsoft (on-prem / hybrid) certifications are listed? MCSA: Windows Server 2016 MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure MCSA: Linux on Azure Which Microsoft Security Community, Champion, and Leader roles are listed (complete list)? Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Microsoft Security Leader Microsoft SIEM Champion / Influencer Microsoft Defender for Cloud Champion / Influencer / Black Belt Microsoft Defender XDR Champion / Influencer / Black Belt Microsoft Community Contributor / Advocate / Rockstar Microsoft Sentinel Black Belt Security Community Champion / Influencer / Leader

Which AWS certifications and accreditations are listed (complete list)?

AWS Architect Associate (SAA-C03) AWS Developer Associate (DVA-C02) AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical) AWS Knowledge: Security Champion

Which cloud and Infrastructure as Code certifications are listed?

Terraform Associate (002)/(003) Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Which Linux certification is listed?

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

Which Citrix CVAD and Netscaler certifications are listed (complete list)?

Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V) Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V) Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N) Citrix Certified Expert – Networking (CCE-N) The page also explicitly states that Sicra is Citrix Certified Professional.

Certifications

Certifications held by our consultants

Sicra’s consultants hold a broad portfolio of certifications that demonstrate strong professional competence and up-to-date expertise. Our capabilities cover areas such as cybersecurity, networking, cloud platforms, and IT operations, and our certifications range from internationally recognized credentials like GIAC and CISSP to specialized certifications within Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, and Citrix. This enables us to deliver secure, robust, and modern solutions to our customers.

GIAC certifications in Cyber Security (including Forensic Analyst) Certifications

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
GIAC Cloud Security Automation (GCSA)
GIAC Defending Advanced Threats (GDAT)
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
GIAC Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
GIAC Critical Controls Certification (GCCC)
GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)
GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN)

Sicra has GIAC certifications in Cyber Security

CISSP Certified Information System Security Professionals Certifications

SOC, Blue Team and Security Operations Certifications

BTL1 – Blue Team Level 1
BTL2 – Blue Team Level 2
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)

SIEM, SOC and Security Monitoring (Splunk) Certifications

Splunk Cloud Certified Admin
Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
Security Practices with Chronicle SIEM (Google)

Purple Teaming, MITRE ATT&CK og BAS Certifications

Foundations of Purple Teaming (AttackIQ)
Intermediate Purple Teaming (AttackIQ)
Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK (AttackIQ)
Foundations of Breach & Attack Simulation (AttackIQ)
MITRE ATT&CK Security Stack Mappings: Azure
MITRE ATT&CK Security Stack Mappings: AWS

Network and Infrastructure (Cisco, Aruba, Avaya, VMware) Certifications

Cisco Associate

Cisco CCNA

Cisco Professional

Cisco CCNP Enterprise
Cisco CCNP Security
Cisco CCNP Data Center
Cisco CCNP Design

Cisco Expert

Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
Cisco CCIE Data Center
Cisco CCIE Service Provider
Cisco CCIE Security

Cisco Design / Architecture

Cisco CCDE – Cisco Certified Design Expert

Cisco DevNet

Cisco DevNet Associate
Cisco DevNet Specialist
Cisco DevNet Professional

Cisco Customer Success / Partner Specializations

Cisco Customer Success Manager
Cisco Renewals Manager
Cisco CCSI
Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation
Cisco Certified Specialist – Enterprise Advanced Infrastructure Implementation

Aruba

Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)

Avaya

Avaya APDS
Avaya APSS

VMware

VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization
VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization

Network Security and Platforms (Palo Alto, Versa, Zscaler, Cato) Certifications

Palo Alto Networks Certifications

Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE)
Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Consultant (PCNSC)

Palo Alto Accredited Systems Engineer (PSE)

Prisma Cloud Associate
Cortex Associate
Platform Associate
Strata Associate

Versa Networks Certifications

Versa Networks Administrator – Security Specialist (SD-WAN)
Versa Networks Administrator – Administrator Specialist (SD-WAN)

Zscaler Certifications

Zscaler Zero Trust Architect (ZTCA)
Zscaler Digital Transformation Administrator
Zscaler Certified Delivery Specialist
Zscaler Zero Trust Automation
Zscaler Digital Transformation Engineer (ZDTE)
ZIA Certified Support Specialist
ZPA Certified Support Specialist
ZPA Delivery Specialist
Zscaler Certified Sales Engineer
Zscaler Certified Sales Professional
Data Security Delivery Specialist
Data Loss Prevention Deployment Specialist

Cato Networks Certifications

- Cato Certified Associate

Microsoft and Azure Certifications

Microsoft 365 Certifications

Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
M365 Defender Champion

Microsoft Azure Associate Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

Microsoft Azure Specialty Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty

Microsoft Azure Expert Certifications

- - icrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
  - Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
  - Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

Legacy Microsoft (on-prem / hybrid) Certifications

MCSA: Windows Server 2016
MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure
MCSA: Linux on Azure

Microsoft Security Community, Champion & Leader

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Microsoft Security Leader
Microsoft SIEM Champion / Influencer
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Champion / Influencer / Black Belt
Microsoft Defender XDR Champion / Influencer / Black Belt
Microsoft Community Contributor / Advocate / Rockstar
Microsoft Sentinel Black Belt
Security Community Champion / Influencer / Leader

Cloud and Infrastructure as Code (AWS, Kubernetes) Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)
AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02)
AWS Partner: Accreditation (Technical)
AWS Knowledge: Security Champion
HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (002)/(003)
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Linux Certifications

Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

Citrix CVAD and Netscaler Certifications

Citrix Certified Expert – Virtualization (CCE-V)
Citrix Certified Professional – Virtualization (CCP-V)
Citrix Certified Professional – Networking (CCP-N)
Citrix Certified Expert – Networking (CCE-N)

Company certifications and partnerships

We pride ourselves on our extensive network of partnerships and certifications that reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation. Our memberships and certifications span a wide range of areas, from cybersecurity and environmental sustainability to advanced IT solutions. Our partnerships with industry leaders enable us to deliver cutting-edge solutions and services. We are dedicated to fostering a secure and innovative environment for our clients.

Center for Internet Security (CIS) Membership: SecureSuite Membership Services and Consulting, providing access to cybersecurity best practices and resources. We are a CIS partner – actively working on configuration hardening for Entra ID, Active Directory, and various OS and applications.

Sicra is a Center for Internet Security (CIS) member

Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse): Certified as an Eco-Lighthouse, demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.

Sicra is Miljøfyrtårn (Eco-Lighthouse) Certified

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 Certified: Compliance with international standards for information security management, ensuring robust data protection and risk management.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified (StandCert): Blue Tree AS (now part of Sicra) is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management. The certification covers the delivery of IT consulting services, project management, design, implementation, maintenance, software development, system integration, IT infrastructure operations, and sales within the information technology field—ensuring structured quality management and continuous improvement.

Zscaler Delivery Partner: As a Zscaler Delivery Partner, we are authorized to design, implement, and operate the Zscaler platform in accordance with Zscaler best practices. We have proven expertise in Zero Trust architecture, secure migration from traditional infrastructure, and an efficient transition to cloud-based security for enterprise environments.

Zscaler Data Security Specialization: With the Zscaler Data Security Specialization, we offer specialized expertise in protecting sensitive data across users, applications, and cloud platforms. This includes data classification, DLP, encrypted traffic inspection, and policy-based controls, enabling organizations to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements such as GDPR and NIS2.

Arctic Wolf: Gold-level partner, with a focus on Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services.

Member of Norwegian Cyber Security Cluster: Part of a network focused on cybersecurity innovation and collaboration, enhancing knowledge sharing and industry development.

Palo Alto Networks: Partner Level Innovator, providing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and services.

Sicra is Palo Alto Networks Partner Level Innovator

Splunk: Associate Partner, specializing in data analytics and operational intelligence.

F5 Networks: Authorized Level Partner, delivering application security and performance solutions.

Citrix: Platinum Citrix Fusion Resell Partner, offering advanced virtualization and cloud solutions.

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