The cyber security space is entangled in a long-term battle to retain talent – that means cultivating that talent early on and keeping key individuals in security roles within the enterprise. While some industry outlooks suggest perhaps millions of unfilled cyber security jobs in the coming years, more and more enterprises are hiring security professionals who have both practical experience and relevant certifications.
Here, Cyber Security Hub explores the landscape of these certifications and taps into the expertise of executives in the field to determine which are most useful.
The Cyber Security Certifications Landscape
Security-related jobs cover a wide array of possibilities, and so too do the certifications that help potential employers determine fit and expertise for their various open roles. So, where should cyber security professionals (or aspiring professionals) start? Although just a small sampling and very brief description, here are some of the more common certifications that remain at the top of Google’s search list:
- CompTIA Security+: Requiring a minimum of two years experience in IT and network security, this is considered to be…
