List Of Hacking And Security Certifications!

Looking forward to get a professional certification in security and ethical hacking? Seek no more! We bring to you a sorted list of hacking and security certifications!

1. Certified Ethical Hacker by EC-Council

CEH provides a comprehensive ethical hacking and network security-training program to meet the standards of highly skilled security professionals. Hundreds of SMEs and authors have contributed towards the content presented in the CEH courseware. Latest tools and exploits uncovered from the underground community are featured in the new package. Their researchers have invested thousands of man hours researching the latest trends and uncovering the covert techniques used by the underground community.

Below are the other certifications offered by EC-Council:

Licensed Penetration Tester - LPT
EC-Council Certified Security Analyst - ECSA
EC-Council Network Security Administrator - ENSA
EC-Council Certified Incident Handler - ECIH
Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator - CHFI
Chief Information Security Officer - CCISO

2. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) by ISACA

The management-focused CISM is the globally accepted standard for individuals who design, build and manage enterprise information security programs. CISM is the leading credential for information security managers. The recent quarterly IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index (ITSCPI) from Foote Partners ranked CISM among the most sought-after and highest-paying IT certifications.

Below are other certifications offered by EC-Council:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

3. Certified Information Systems Security Professional by ISC2

“CISSP certification is a globally recognized standard of achievement that confirms an individual's knowledge in the field of information security. CISSPs are information assurance professionals who define the architecture, design, management and/or controls that assure the security of business environments. It was the first certification in the field of information security to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC Standard 17024.”

Other certifications by ISC2:

Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Certified Authorization Professional
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
Certified Cyber Forensics Professional
HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner

4. Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) by Certified Wireless Network Professional (CWNP)

The CWSP certification is a professional level wireless LAN certification for the CWNP Program. The CWSP certification will advance your career by ensuring you have the skills to successfully secure enterprise Wi-Fi networks from hackers, no matter which brand of Wi-Fi gear your organization deploys.

Here are other courses by CWNP:

Entry level - CWTS: Certified Wireless Technology Specialist
Administrator level - CWNA: Certified Wireless Network Administrator
Professional level - CWDP: Certified Wireless Design Professional
Professional level - CWAP: Certified Wireless Analysis Professional
Expert level - CWNE: Certified Wireless Network Expert

5. CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ is an international, vendor-neutral certification that demonstrates competency in Network security, Compliance and operational security, Threats and vulnerabilities, Application, data and host security, Access control and identity management and Cryptography.

Here are other courses by CompTIA:

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
CompTIA A+
CompTIA CDIA+
CompTIA Cloud+
CompTIA CTT+
CompTIA Linux+ Powered by LPI
CompTIA Mobile App Security+
CompTIA Mobility+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA PDI+
CompTIA Project+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Storage+ Powered by SNIA
CompTIA Cloud Essentials
CompTIA Green IT
CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician
CompTIA IT for Sales
Social Media Security Professional
Strata IT Fundamentals

6. All Courses at Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)

GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) was founded in 1999 to validate the skills of information security professionals. The purpose of GIAC is to provide assurance that a certified individual has the knowledge and skills necessary for a practitioner in key areas of computer, information and software security. GIAC certifications are trusted by thousands of companies and government agencies, including the United States National Security Agency (NSA).

GIAC certifications address a range of skill sets including entry-level information security and broad-based security essentials, as well as advanced subject areas like Audit, Intrusion detection, Incident handling, Firewalls and perimeter protection, Forensics, Hacker techniques, Windows and Unix operating system security and Secure software and application coding.

GIAC offers certifications in the below categories:

Security Administration
Forensics
Management
Audit
Software Security
Legal

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