Cybersecurity Certifications & Careers

Cybersecurity is a fast-growing field with many career paths. Certifications can help validate your skills and open doors. Here are some popular certifications:

  • CompTIA Security+ – Entry-level certification for IT security.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – Teaches penetration testing and hacking techniques.
  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – Advanced-level certification for security professionals.
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) – Focuses on security management.
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Careers in Cybersecurity:

  • Security Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker)
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Incident Responder
  • Cloud Security Specialist