10/9/2002 -- In an recent interview with CertCities.com, Sun Microsystems' Worldwide Certification Manager Rick Bunzel said that the company plans to release a Solaris 9-related security exam and corresponding title in spring 2003.

This will be the first security-focused certification from Sun. According to Bunzel, the name of the certification has yet to be decided.

Bunzel said that the company is also considering adding other security-related exams and/or certifications in its Java, Sun ONE and storage tracks, but was not ready to release further details at this time.

For more information about Sun's Solaris certification program as it currently stands, click here.

To read our interview with Bunzel in its entirety, which information on other program changes the company plans to make, click here. -B.N.