Cybersecurity
Security, ethical hacking, and risk management credentials
Cybersecurity certifications validate skills in protecting systems, networks, and data. From entry-level security fundamentals to advanced penetration testing and security management, these credentials are in extremely high demand as cyber threats continue to grow.
Certifications
12 tracked
All certifications
12 certificationsCISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC2's flagship credential for experienced security leaders
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Professional
Exam Cost
$749
Study Time
~250h
OSCP
Offensive Security Certified Professional
The most respected hands-on penetration testing credential
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Professional
Exam Cost
$1499
Study Time
~300h
Security+
CompTIA Security+
The most popular baseline cybersecurity certification
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Entry Level
Exam Cost
$392
Study Time
~100h
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
The management-focused security credential for security leaders
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Professional
Exam Cost
$760
Study Time
~200h
CCSP
Certified Cloud Security Professional
The premier cloud security credential from ISC2
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Professional
Exam Cost
$599
Study Time
~130h
CASP+
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
Advanced vendor-neutral security for practitioners, not managers
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Expert
Exam Cost
$484
Study Time
~200h
SC-200
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
Investigate and respond to threats across the Microsoft security stack
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Associate
Exam Cost
$165
Study Time
~120h
CEH
Certified Ethical Hacker
Think like a hacker to defend like a pro
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Specialist
Exam Cost
$950
Study Time
~150h
CySA+
CompTIA CySA+
Threat detection and analytics for security analysts
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Associate
Exam Cost
$392
Study Time
~150h
PenTest+
CompTIA PenTest+
Vendor-neutral penetration testing and vulnerability management
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Specialist
Exam Cost
$392
Study Time
~150h
SSCP
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
The technical entry point to (ISC)² certifications
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Associate
Exam Cost
$249
Study Time
~100h
Splunk
Splunk Core Certified User
Entry-level certification for Splunk search, dashboards, and data analysis
Domain
Cybersecurity
Level
Entry Level
Exam Cost
$130
Study Time
~30h