Professional Level
3 certificationsCCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
The CCSP validates advanced cloud security knowledge for designing, managing and securing cloud data, applications and infrastructure. It is aimed at IT, cyber, information and software security leaders responsible for cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration. The exam covers cloud concepts and architecture, data security, platform and infrastructure security, application security, security operations, and legal, risk and compliance topics.
Exam investment: $599
CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP validates an information security professional’s deep technical and managerial knowledge to design, engineer and manage an organization’s overall security posture. It is positioned for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives who need to prove expertise across security strategy, architecture, risk management and cybersecurity program leadership.
Exam investment: $749
SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner
The SSCP is designed for practitioners with proven technical skills and practical, hands-on security knowledge in operational IT roles. It confirms the ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure according to information security policies and procedures supporting confidentiality, integrity and availability. For IT team leads, it is most relevant to security administrators, systems administrators, analysts and network/security operations professionals responsible for defending active environments.
Exam investment: $249
Entry-level Level
1 certificationCC – Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is an entry-level cybersecurity certification for newcomers, IT professionals, career changers, students and recent graduates. It validates foundational cybersecurity knowledge for entry- or junior-level roles, including security principles, governance, identity and access management, networking and cloud security, and security operations and incident response. The credential is positioned to give employers confidence that candidates have a solid grasp of core technical concepts and the aptitude to learn on the job.
Exam investment: $200