Some Prometric Testing IDs Changed

Oracle has changed some of its certification holders' testing IDs, with the measure aimed at greater security.

Oracle recently blogged that some Prometric IDs, which serve as your passport for taking Oracle exams, was changed. The change was made for individuals who formerly used their social security number as their ID. Those have been replaced with Oracle-generated identifiers instead.

Oracle said the change was to heighten security. That makes sense, since using your social security number as a testing ID is a bad idea. Oracle says it tried to email everyone to whom the change applied, but some people couldn't be reached.

If that's you, finding out your new ID is easy. Log in to the Prometric site with your current Prometric username and password. Then navigate to the area where you can update your personal information, and you should find your new ID.

Prometric is Oracle's testing provider. Oracle says to use the new ID for all testing-related activities in the future. "You will no longer be able to use your social security number for any Oracle Certification purposes," the company states.