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Top 3 Advanced Cybersecurity Certifications for 2019

May. 13, 2019

Top 3 Advanced Cybersecurity Certifications for 2019

The cybersecurity industry is booming with opportunity and it is projected that there will be 3.5 million job openings in the cybersecurity field by 2021. Large organizations and corporations are desperate for hardworking employees who are capable and knowledgeable in cybersecurity practices. As cybersecurity and privacy continue to be a pressing topic it is important that we fill these jobs up with qualified individuals. Landing a job in cybersecurity can be difficult; however, having the right certifications can help make your resume stick out and ease the process of finding a job. There are thousands of certifications out there and finding the right one can be hard, but in this article, I will outline 3 advanced level certifications that will show employers that you are capable and ready to join the workforce.

ISC2 CISSP  

CISSP or Certified Information Systems Security Professional is an advanced level certification that specializes in managerial techniques and practices. The average salary of someone with a CISSP certification is $120,249 according to ZipRecruiter, and the CISSP certification shows employers that you are capable of leading a team of cybersecurity experts. After obtaining this certification you will be able to qualify for many jobs such as an information security manager, information security analyst, and even a chief information security officer or CISO.

CompTIA CASP+

CASP+ or CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner is a more technical certification and it dives deep into cybersecurity techniques and practices that every cybersecurity professional should know. CASP+ is not as popular as CISSP; however, it is still a door opener and is still recognized throughout the cybersecurity industry. The average salary of someone with a CASP+ certification is $85,000 according to PayScale, and the CASP+ certification shows employers that you are proficient in the technical aspects of cybersecurity. After obtaining this certification you will be able to qualify for many jobs such as cybersecurity analyst, cybersecurity engineer, and network engineer.

EC – Council CCISO

CCISO or Certified Chief Information Security Officer is designed to bring up those who are looking to move up within the cybersecurity industry or get started. This certification covers special management techniques and strategies that are actively being used in the workforce today, and this certification was written and designed by current standing CISOs or chief information security officers. This certification is mainly for those who already have a good understanding of the cybersecurity industry and are confident in their technical skills but would like to move up to a management position. The average salary of someone with a CCISO certification is $134,380 according to CertMag, and the CCSIO certification shows employers that you are ready and capable of leading a team of cybersecurity experts. After obtaining this certification you will be able to qualify for many jobs such as information security manager, chief information security officer, and information security analyst.   

 

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