Best Cyber Security Certifications

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I am Parshwa Bhavsar again & This blog for new comers who wants to enter in Info-sec field and want to have some certification in profile.

There are many numbers of online and traditional on-campus programs for cyber security certifications. Most of them focus on network and data protection at different levels. Each certification prepares an aspirant for a specific purpose. Such courses explore cryptographic techniques, computer security, digital forensics, and designs for network perimeter defenses. Let us look into the different cyber security certifications worth considering. Before choosing a cyber security certification, it is essential to make sure that the course is accredited and aligns with the targeted career goal.

1. CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker

This certification teaches you how to think and act like a hacker. Topics in this certification cover hacking technologies, the latest vulnerabilities, information security laws, and standards. Students are put through real-time scenarios, exposed to hacking techniques, and finally taught how to scan hack and protect their system from the same. This course benefits security professionals, site administrators, and anyone concerned with network security. This certification gives you an edge towards penetration testing jobs.

2. CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

It is a top credential for IT professionals in enterprise-level applications for developing the best organizational security practices. An aspirant here needs five years of proven cybersecurity experience. However, a combination of education and experience may also be substituted for this requirement. The CISM is valid for three years, and credential holders need to pay an annual maintenance fee. Credential holders of this certification possess advanced skills in

• Security Risk Management
• Program Development and Management
• Governance
• Incident Management and Response.

3. CompTIA Security+

It is a general level certification for those who are new to cyber technology. It requires two years to complete it. It covers the following IT concepts:

• Network threats and defense techniques
• Effective security policies
• Network and Host-based security practices
• Disaster Recovery
• Encryption Standards and Products

4. CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Many IT organizations consider this certification as an essential requirement for network security. It is a vendor-independent certification and can be applied to a wide variety of set-ups. This certification requires prior experience of 3–5 years, and once completed, it is one of the best knowledge assets you can have. This course covers the following domains:

• Access Control
• Cryptography
• Telecommunications
• Networking

5. GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials

This certification requires five years of relevant work experience. It is an entry-level certification designed for professionals who aspire to occupy ‘hands-on’ security roles. GSEC certified professionals possess technical skills in identifying and preventing wireless attacks, access controls, authentication, password management, DNS, cryptography fundamentals, ICMP, IPv6, critical public infrastructure, Linux, Network Mapping, and Network Protocols. This certification needs to be renewed every four years along with a payment of certification maintenance fee, also every four years. It is more of management focused certification, and it covers the following domains:

• Information Security Program Development and Management
• Information Security Management
• Information Security Incident Management
• Information Risk Management and Compliance

6. ECSA: EC-Council Certified Security Analyst

It is a certification for personnel whose job duties involve assessing target networks and find security vulnerabilities. The topic areas for this certification are:

• Password Formats and Hashes, Advanced Password Attacks, Attacking Password Hashes
• Exploitation Fundamentals, Escalation and Exploitation, Domain Escalation and Persistence Attacks
• Kerberos Attacks, Metasploit, Moving Files with Exploits
• Penetration Test Planning
• Penetration Testing with PowerShell and the Windows Command Line
• Scanning and Host Discovery, Vulnerability Scanning
• Web Application Injection Attacks
• Web Application Reconnaissance

7. GPEN: GIAC Penetration Tester

It is a certification for personnel whose job duties involve assessing target networks and find security vulnerabilities. The topic areas for this certification are:

• Password Formats and Hashes, Advanced Password Attacks, Attacking Password Hashes
• Exploitation Fundamentals, Escalation and Exploitation, Domain Escalation and Persistence Attacks
• Kerberos Attacks, Metasploit, Moving Files with Exploits
• Penetration Test Planning
• Penetration Testing with PowerShell and the Windows Command Line
• Scanning and Host Discovery, Vulnerability Scanning
• Web Application Injection Attacks
• Web Application Reconnaissance

8. SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner

This certification ensures that you have acquired the advanced technical skills to implement, monitor, and administer IT infrastructure using best security practices, procedures, and policies established by the cybersecurity experts. This certification is ideal for IT administrators, managers, directors, and network security professionals, including those holding the following job positions:

• Network Security Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Security Analyst
• Systems Engineer
• Security Consultant/Specialist
• Security Administrator
• Systems/Network Analyst
• Database Administrator

9. CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information System Control

It is an enterprise risk management qualification for professionals looking forward to extending their knowledge and experience of IT, Business Risk, identification, and implementation of Business Systems Control. CRISC is one of the first certifications which help to prepare IT professionals for real-world threats. It adds a higher value to employers and clients in risk assessment and management, fosters continuous knowledge, and up to date information. CRISC certification is targeted towards professionals whose job responsibilities include the following roles:

• IT Professionals
• Risk Professionals
• Control Professionals
• Business Analysts
• Project Managers
• Compliance Professionals

10. CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

This certification focuses on Information Auditing. CISA certified professionals have good audit experience and can manage vulnerabilities. It, too, requires five years of prior experience. Students gain expertise in the following domains:

• Information Systems Auditing
• IT Management and Governance
• Protection of Information Assets

11. CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional

Traditional IT security protocols do not work in a cloud environment. This certification gives IT professionals a deep understanding of cloud architecture, its design, operations, and services. It needs five years of prior experience. This certification covers the following domains:

• Concepts of Cloud Architecture and Design
• Cloud Data and Security
• Platform and Infrastructure Security
• Cloud Operations
• Legal and Compliance

12. CHFI: Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

This is an advanced cybersecurity certification for forensic network security investigators. It enables you to gather the necessary evidence and prosecute offenders in a court of law. The hacking forensic investigator is responsible for analyzing attacks, extricating information, report hacking crimes, and conduct audits to prevent future crimes. This certification covers:

• Incident Response and Forensics
• Recovering deleted, encrypted or damaged file information
• Technical Examination & Analysis
• Reporting of Computer-based evidence.

13. CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate Security

It is a Cisco Certified associate-level certification that goes a long way in taking forward your career in CISCO Security. This certification enables you to:

• Recognize threats and vulnerabilities in CISCO network
• Mitigate Security Threats
• Develop an effective security infrastructure.

14. OSCP : Offensive Security Certified Professional

The OSCP is the Offensive Security Certified Professional certification, which is issued by the Offensive Security organization — the same organization that issues Kali Linux. The OSCP is just one of several penetration-style certifications offered by Offensive Security but is probably the most well known. Of the certifications offered by Offensive Security, the OSCP serves as the introductory certification and training option, which they consider their foundational certification.

The Offensive Security organization cites the following list as topics that are covered in detail through their training, which is designed to prepare candidates for the OSCP certification.

• Passive Information Gathering
• Active Information Gathering
• Vulnerability Scanning
• Buffer Overflows
• Win32 Buffer Overflow Exploitation
• Linux Buffer Overflow Exploitation
• Working with Exploits
• File Transfers
• Privilege Escalation
• Client Side Attacks
• Web Application Attacks
• Password Attacks
• Port Redirection and Tunneling
• The Metasploit Framework
• Bypassing Antivirus Software
• Assembling the Pieces: Penetration Test Breakdown

Note :- This all Certifications are selected as per current market requirements and as per recruiter’s choice. There are more certifications are available like eJPT but they are not yet in motion in that’s why it is not mentioned here but it’s also good.