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Certification directory

Cybersecurity certifications, with the official source attached

What each credential proves, who it suits, and what to expect — always linked to the issuing organization. Exam details and costs change; verify on the official page before you commit.

Track
Level

7 certifications

  • CompTIA Security+

    Beginner

    CompTIA

    A vendor-neutral baseline covering threats, architecture, operations and governance. Widely used as an entry filter for junior security roles.

    Track:
    Foundational
    Prerequisites:
    None required; Network+ or equivalent experience recommended.
    Official page

  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)

    Beginner

    ISC2

    An entry-level ISC2 credential covering security principles, business continuity and access controls for people new to the field.

    Track:
    Foundational
    Prerequisites:
    None.
    Official page

  • CISSP

    Advanced

    ISC2

    A senior, breadth-first certification across eight security domains. Commonly required for security management and architecture roles.

    Track:
    Management
    Prerequisites:
    Five years of cumulative paid security work experience (waivers exist).
    Official page

  • OSCP

    Advanced

    OffSec

    A hands-on penetration testing certification built around a practical lab exam. Regarded as proof of real offensive capability.

    Track:
    Offensive security
    Prerequisites:
    Strong Linux, networking and scripting; PEN-200 course recommended.
    Official page

  • CISM

    Advanced

    ISACA

    Focused on information security management, governance and risk. Aimed at those managing an enterprise security program.

    Track:
    Governance, risk & compliance
    Prerequisites:
    Five years of information security management experience (waivers exist).
    Official page

  • AWS Certified Security – Specialty

    Intermediate

    Amazon Web Services

    Validates securing AWS workloads: IAM, logging, infrastructure protection and incident response in AWS.

    Track:
    Cloud security
    Prerequisites:
    Hands-on AWS experience; an associate-level cert recommended.
    Official page

  • GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

    Intermediate

    GIAC / SANS

    A practitioner certification covering hands-on defense, networking and system hardening across common security tasks.

    Track:
    Defensive security / SOC
    Prerequisites:
    Practical experience recommended; SANS SEC401 maps to it.
    Official page

Prices and exam formats are provided by the issuing organizations and are subject to change. We link to the official provider for every credential. Browse learning paths for structured study routes.