Certifications
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In cybersecurity, certifications play a crucial role in validating knowledge, skills, and expertise. They are highly valued by employers and can open doors to various career paths, from entry-level positions to specialized roles.
Some well-known certifications in various fields of cybersecurity are:
: A highly hands-on certification offered by that emphasizes real-world penetration testing skills, exploit development, vulnerability discovery, and network attacks
: An entry-level certification offered by that covers basic concepts in cybersecurity, often recommended as the first certification for anyone starting a career in the field. Cover topics such as Network security, compliance, threats and vulnerabilities, identity management, and cryptography
: Offered by , focuses on understanding how to think like a hacker. This certification provides knowledge on penetration testing, network security, and vulnerability assessment
: One of the most recognized offered by , designed for experienced professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in leadership, security and risk management, asset security, security architecture, and software development security
: Offered by , focuses on offensive security techniques used in red team operations, including post-exploitation, lateral movement, and Active Directory attacks
: Offered by , primarily focuses on auditing processes, governance, security testing, and control implementation
: This is an entry-level penetration testing certification offered by and designed for individuals new to cybersecurity and penetration testing. The practical certification focuses on foundational skills necessary to conduct basic penetration tests
: Offered by , validates knowledge of information security concepts and skills beyond simple terminology and concepts. It covers security policies, defense in depth, cryptography, incident handling, and network security
: Also offered by , is a more advanced certification compared to eJPT, for people with intermediate-level skills. Focuses on real-world penetration testing, with an emphasis on practical skills and hands-on experience
: Also offered by , focuses on cloud security and is ideal for those working with cloud environments like , , or . The certification covers best practices for securing cloud platforms and services
: Offered by , demonstrates mastery in web application security, focusing on real-world web security vulnerabilities and how to identify and exploit them using Burp Suite and other manual testing techniques
: Also offered by , focuses on risk management and how to handle risks within information systems. It also includes developing mitigation strategies and controls
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