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CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) is an independent information security certification granted by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, also known as ISC2. As of July 2022, there were 156,054 ISC2 members holding the CISSP certification worldwide. [1]
In the computer security or Information security fields, there are a number of tracks a professional can take to demonstrate qualifications. [Notes 1] Four sources categorizing these, and many other credentials, licenses, and certifications, are:
The International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2, is a non-profit organization which specializes in training and certifications for cybersecurity professionals. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It has been described as the "world's largest IT security organization". [ 5 ]
The Offensive Security Certified Professional Plus (OSCP+) is an extension of the OSCP certification introduced by Offensive Security on November 1, 2024. [6] Unlike the lifetime OSCP certification, OSCP+ requires renewal every three years, reflecting industry demands for current cybersecurity expertise. [7]
ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard to manage information security.The standard was originally published jointly by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in 2005, [1] revised in 2013, [2] and again most recently in 2022. [3]
In April 2005, the SANS organization changed the format of the certification by breaking it into two separate levels. The "silver" level certification is achieved upon completion of a multiple choice exam. The "gold" level certification can be obtained by completing a research paper and has the silver level as a prerequisite.
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a qualification given by EC-Council and obtained by demonstrating knowledge of assessing the security of computer systems by looking for vulnerabilities in target systems, using the same knowledge and tools as a malicious hacker, but in a lawful and legitimate manner to assess the security posture of a target system.
Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (C)PTE) is an internationally recognized cyber security certification administered by the United States–based information security company Mile2. The accreditation maps to the Committee on National Security Systems ' 4013 education certification . [ 1 ]