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.
Average Salary Range
$95k–$165k
Projected Job Growth
+32% (2022–2032)
Certifications
12 tracked
All certifications
12 certificationsCISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
The most prestigious cybersecurity certification in the world
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