How To Get Cyber Certified

Posted by mctracy On August 9, 2023

Cyber certifications can help individuals and companies grow and maintain their cyber security efficiency and efficacy. Credibility is gained when employees are certified. As an individual, being certified in cyber security can help you protect your personal information.

“If you’re just starting out and wondering how to get into cybersecurity, entry-level certifications are a great place to begin. Likewise, if you’re seeking a more advanced role with a higher cybersecurity salary, certifications can help you meet that goal by bolstering your cybersecurity resume.” (Forbes).

There are many entry level and advanced courses out there available for completion. If you are a cyber security beginner, a favorite course provider for basic cyber security training is LinkedIn Learning, which will automatically upload your certificate to your LinkedIn profile.

Of course, there are more official certifications online as well such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).

According to Coursera, the CISSP, offered by (ISC)², is among the top cyber security certifications required by companies for job applicants. Almost 160,000 companies hiring on LinkedIn require this certification.

“Earning your CISSP demonstrates that you’re experienced in IT security and capable of designing, implementing, and monitoring a cybersecurity program.” (Coursera). “To qualify to take the CISSP exam, you’ll need five or more years of cumulative work experience in at least two of eight cybersecurity domains.”

The CISA is another professional cyber security certification that requires experience in IT. These certifications can also get quite pricey, with the CISA and CISM both costing almost $800 for non-members of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), according to Coursera. (ISC)² offers free cyber security courses.

There are many benefits to cyber security professionals and beginners to finding and completing cyber security certifications online. Gaining expertise, protection, and potentially finances, is all the more reason to get cyber certified.

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