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Here\u2019s what to know about the best cyber security certifications and how they\u2019ll benefit your career<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Note: This article, which was originally published in 2019, has been updated to include related news & media resources<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

As a cyber security professional, you\u2019ve likely found yourself pondering the benefits of cyber security certifications a time or two. Heck, you\u2019re likely doing so right now since you\u2019re here reading this article. But what are considered the top cyber security certifications? And are they worth the time, effort, and money that you put into them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Considering that last week was National Cybersecurity Career Awareness Week, and because we\u2019re all for educating about cyber security throughout the rest of the year, it\u2019s only fitting that we address this question head-on. We\u2019ll break down some of the best options for cyber security experts who want to get certifications. This list includes advanced certifications as well as cyber security certifications for beginners. We\u2019ll also share insights from industry experts and hiring managers about how cyber security certifications impact hiring considerations and job opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s hash it out.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do I Need a Cyber Security Certification? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Well, I personally can\u2019t speak for you in terms of determining your individual goals or what the needs of your organization are. But what I can<\/em> tell you is that a whopping 85% of IT professionals report having at least one certification. That means that more than four out of five job applicants hold at least one certification, according to Global Knowledge\u2019s 2019 IT Skills and Salary Report<\/a>, a survey of 12,271 completed responses from companies around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a whole lot of high-level competition. But what makes this even more challenging is that many pros actually hold multiple<\/em> certifications \u2014 and these certifications can equate to big money in terms of salaries. After all, not all professionals stay within the same niche area. Many cyber security experts transition from one specialty to another to meet the skills gaps that exist within their organizations. To do this, they often seek out cyber security certification programs to bolster their expertise and resumes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what types of cyber security certifications would help keep you on par with or a step ahead of your peers?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Cyber Security Certifications \u2014 According to the Experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since I\u2019m no cybersecurity certification expert \u2014 nor am I an IT hiring manager (although I\u2019d sure love the paycheck that goes with that type of role) \u2014 I thought it best to leave these types of decisions to the experts. So, I asked some industry pros for their thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The responses to the following questions come from Michael Wylie<\/a>, Andrew Jenkinson, Edward Hart, and our very own Ross Thomas<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Wylie<\/strong> serves as director of cybersecurity services at Richey May Technology Solutions<\/a> in the United States. Wylie, the winner of the SANS Continuous Monitoring and Security Operations challenge coin, developed and taught a variety of courses for the U.S. Department of Defense, DEFCON, California State Universities, and for other institutions and clients around the world. He holds the following credentials: CISSP, CCNA R&S, CCNA CyberOps, GPEN, GMON, TPN, CEH, CEI, VCP-DCV, CHPA, PenTest+, Security+, Project+, as well as others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew Jenkinson<\/strong> serves as group chief executive officer at Cybersec Innovation Partners<\/a> in the United Kingdom. In his role, Jenkinson leads a team of cybersecurity consultants and industry experts who help businesses and organizations with risk mitigation through next-gen public key infrastructure identity and certificate management solutions. He has more than 25 years of experience in the technology and risk management, and has served as an entrepreneur, founder, and consultant for several businesses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edward Hart<\/strong> is a senior certificate engineer at a major financial institution. As a retired U.S. Marine Corps Information Assurance and Management Officer, he is a seasoned information security and cyber security automation professional with more than 20 years of deep automation experience. Prior to working at his current institution, Hart worked for Cigna as a PKI automation subject matter expert and VMware as their contract vApp security consultant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ross Thomas<\/strong> serves as IT Manager at The SSL Store<\/a>. In his role, Thomas monitors and maintains the store’s IT infrastructure, network, technologies, and cyber security defenses to ensure up time and smooth operations. He has more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry and has served in IT Administrator roles for about 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For additional insights into the best cyber security certifications, check out this video as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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