On May 28, 2019, (ISC)2had come up with the idea of approving ACE CREDIT for over 2,000 colleges and universities around the world. Students will be able to achieve college credits for the ACE CREDIT system by successfully passing six of the cybersecurity exams provided by (ISC)2 . The recommended exams for your journey in achieving a successful cybersecurity field are stated below.
The (ISC)2 exams are recommended for three hours of upper division. Therefore, the course credits include:
1. Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Earning this certification will prove your way to build a professional career and demonstrate your skills within the risk management framework (RMF). This certification is the only certification under DoD8570 mandate which aligns with the RMF certification.
2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
The CISSP certification tests on the common body of knowledge. Meaning candidates will provide the knowledge and understanding of the eight domains which include:
- Security
- Risk Management
- Asset Security
- Security Engineering
- Communications
- Network Security
3. Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
The SSCP certification is an entry-level information security certification. This exam will focus on seven common body of knowledge as well as domains which are:
- Access Controls
- Security Operations and Administration
- Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
- Incident Response, and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Networks and Communication Security
- Systems and Application Security
The (ISC)2 exams are recommended for three hours of the lower division. Therefore, the course credits include:
4. Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
The CCSP exam was designed to complement the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) while gaining the knowledge of cloud security professionals. This certification includes six main domains to be focused on.
- Cloud Data Security
- Architecture and Design
- Operation
- Infrastructure Security
- Application Security
- Compliance
5. HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
The HCISPP certification is the only certification that combines cybersecurity skills with privacy practices and techniques. You will gain the knowledge to implement, manage and assess security and privacy controls to protect healthcare organizations.
6. Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
The SSCP exam provides the ability to implement, monitor and administer information technology infrastructure. This exam will contain seven domains which are:
- Access Controls
- Security Operations and Administration
- Risk Identification, Monitoring, and Analysis
- Incident Response and Recovery
- Cryptography
- Network and Communications Security
- Systems and Application Security
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