Most Popular Information and Cyber Security Certifications
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) | The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) is the companion certification for our Penetration Testing with Kali Linux training course and is the world’s first completely hands-on offensive information security certification. The OSCP challenges the students to prove they have a clear and practical understanding of the penetration testing process and life-cycle through an arduous twenty-four (24) hour certification exam. |
| OSCE (Offensive Security Certified Expert) | The OSCE examination consists of a remotely-hosted virtual network containing varying configurations and operating systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to research the network (information gathering), identify any vulnerabilities, and execute their attacks with the goal of compromising the systems to gain administrative access. |
| GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) | GSEC is a globally authorized certification, which is recognized by both the military and the government, in dealing with the cyber security certifications with due effectiveness. |
| GPEN (GIAC Penetration Tester) | The GPEN certification is for security personnel whose job duties involve assessing target networks and systems to find security vulnerabilities. Certification objectives include penetration-testing methodologies, the legal issues surrounding penetration testing and how to properly conduct a penetration test as well as best practice technical and non-technical techniques specific to conduct a penetration test. |
| CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) | A Certified Ethical Hacker is a skilled professional who understands and knows how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in target systems and uses the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system(s). The CEH credential certifies individuals in the specific network security discipline of Ethical Hacking from a vendor-neutral perspective. |
| ECSA (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst) | EC Council is just a sequel of CEH. It helps you grow as an ethical hacker by elevating your skills by behaving as a hacker. |
| LPT (Licensed Penetration Tester) | The LPT is an expert-level designation overseen by the EC-Council and given only to those who have mastered cybersecurity techniques; it is arguably the pinnacle of cybersecurity certifications. |
| SSCP (The Premier Security Administrator Certification) | SSCP is considered to be one among the first step exams for getting a career in cyber security career. |
| CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) | The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is an information security certification for security analysts. |
| CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) | The uniquely management-focused CISM certification promotes international security practices and recognizes the individual who manages, designs, and oversees and assesses an enterprise’s information security. |
| CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) | CRISC is the only certification that prepares and enables IT professionals for the unique challenges of IT and enterprise risk management, and positions them to become strategic partners to the enterprise. |
| CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) | The CISA designation is a globally recognized certification for IS audit control, assurance and security professionals. |
| CompTIA PenTest+ | CompTIA PenTest+ is the only penetration testing exam taken at a Pearson VUE testing center with both hands-on, performance-based questions and multiple-choice, to ensure each candidate possesses the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform tasks on systems. PenTest+ exam also includes management skills used to plan, scope, and manage weaknesses, not just exploit them. |
| CompTIA Security+ | CompTIA Security+ is a global certification that validates the baseline skills you need to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career. |