Cybersecurity certifications
Every Cybersecurity certification we track, with exam fees, difficulty and salary ranges side by side. Open any one for the full exam guide and study roadmap.
Amazon Web Services
AWS Security Specialty
Validates advanced expertise in securing AWS workloads and architectures.
Typical salary
$145K–$180K
View guide Cisco CCNP Security Advanced Cisco certification that validates expertise in securing Cisco networks for engineers and architects. Typical salary
$115K–$150K
View guide Check Point CCSA - Check Point Certified Security Administrator Entry-level certification that validates your ability to deploy, configure, and manage Check Point firewalls and security software. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide Check Point CCSE - Check Point Certified Security Expert Validates advanced skills in building, modifying, deploying, and troubleshooting Check Point Next Generation Firewalls. Typical salary
$100K–$135K
View guide ISC2 CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional The CCSP validates advanced cloud security expertise for designing, managing, and protecting cloud environments. Typical salary
$135K–$170K
View guide EC-Council CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker The CEH AI certification validates ethical hacking skills with AI‑enhanced training, a 4‑hour MCQ exam and a 6‑hour practical exam. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
View guide ISACA CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA validates expertise in auditing, monitoring, and assessing IT systems, emphasizing a risk‑based approach and emerging tech like AI and blockchain. Typical salary
$115K–$155K
View guide ISACA CISM - Certified Information Security Manager The CISM certifies senior‑level security managers to govern, assess risk, run programs and handle incidents in today’s cyber landscape. Typical salary
$130K–$165K
View guide ISC2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional The CISSP validates advanced security leadership skills across eight management‑focused domains. Typical salary
$140K–$175K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) Advanced-level certification validating enterprise security architecture and engineering skills for senior security professionals. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) is an intermediate-level certification that validates defensive security skills for analysts. Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) CompTIA PenTest+ (V3) validates hands‑on penetration testing skills and the ability to manage and report engagements across modern attack surfaces. Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates practical cybersecurity skills for core security functions. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide ISACA CRISC - Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control The CRISC credential validates advanced expertise in enterprise IT risk management and control, positioning you as a strategic risk leader. Typical salary
$130K–$165K
View guide eLearnSecurity eJPT - Junior Penetration Tester A beginner‑friendly, fully hands‑on penetration testing certification that validates real‑world hacking skills through a 72‑hour practical exam. Typical salary
$65K–$90K
View guide Google Cloud Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer Validate expertise in designing and implementing secure workloads and infrastructure on Google Cloud. Typical salary
$140K–$175K
View guide Google Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is a beginner-friendly, self‑paced program that teaches core security concepts and hands‑on skills for entry‑level roles. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide HashiCorp HashiCorp Vault Associate Validates foundational knowledge of secrets management using HashiCorp Vault for beginners. Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide IBM IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate A beginner-friendly IBM Professional Certificate that teaches core cybersecurity analyst skills and prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) Validates expertise in implementing security controls, threat protection, identity and access management, and securing data and applications in Azure. Typical salary
$120K–$155K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services. Typical salary
$70K–$90K
View guide Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiGate Security Validates skills in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet FortiGate next‑generation firewalls. Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall Advanced Fortinet certification validating expert-level skills in designing and troubleshooting complex Fortinet enterprise security solutions. Typical salary
$115K–$150K
View guide Fortinet NSE 8 - Expert Network Security The NSE 8 certification validates expert-level mastery of Fortinet network security architecture through a rigorous written and practical lab exam. Typical salary
$130K–$170K
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$145K–$180K
View guide Cisco CCNP Security Advanced Cisco certification that validates expertise in securing Cisco networks for engineers and architects. Typical salary
$115K–$150K
View guide Check Point CCSA - Check Point Certified Security Administrator Entry-level certification that validates your ability to deploy, configure, and manage Check Point firewalls and security software. Typical salary
$80K–$110K
View guide Check Point CCSE - Check Point Certified Security Expert Validates advanced skills in building, modifying, deploying, and troubleshooting Check Point Next Generation Firewalls. Typical salary
$100K–$135K
View guide ISC2 CCSP - Certified Cloud Security Professional The CCSP validates advanced cloud security expertise for designing, managing, and protecting cloud environments. Typical salary
$135K–$170K
View guide EC-Council CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker The CEH AI certification validates ethical hacking skills with AI‑enhanced training, a 4‑hour MCQ exam and a 6‑hour practical exam. Typical salary
$95K–$130K
View guide ISACA CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA validates expertise in auditing, monitoring, and assessing IT systems, emphasizing a risk‑based approach and emerging tech like AI and blockchain. Typical salary
$115K–$155K
View guide ISACA CISM - Certified Information Security Manager The CISM certifies senior‑level security managers to govern, assess risk, run programs and handle incidents in today’s cyber landscape. Typical salary
$130K–$165K
View guide ISC2 CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional The CISSP validates advanced security leadership skills across eight management‑focused domains. Typical salary
$140K–$175K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) Advanced-level certification validating enterprise security architecture and engineering skills for senior security professionals. Typical salary
$110K–$145K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) CompTIA CySA+ (CS0-003) is an intermediate-level certification that validates defensive security skills for analysts. Typical salary
$85K–$115K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) CompTIA PenTest+ (V3) validates hands‑on penetration testing skills and the ability to manage and report engagements across modern attack surfaces. Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide CompTIA CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Security+ is a globally recognized certification that validates practical cybersecurity skills for core security functions. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide ISACA CRISC - Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control The CRISC credential validates advanced expertise in enterprise IT risk management and control, positioning you as a strategic risk leader. Typical salary
$130K–$165K
View guide eLearnSecurity eJPT - Junior Penetration Tester A beginner‑friendly, fully hands‑on penetration testing certification that validates real‑world hacking skills through a 72‑hour practical exam. Typical salary
$65K–$90K
View guide Google Cloud Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer Validate expertise in designing and implementing secure workloads and infrastructure on Google Cloud. Typical salary
$140K–$175K
View guide Google Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate is a beginner-friendly, self‑paced program that teaches core security concepts and hands‑on skills for entry‑level roles. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
View guide HashiCorp HashiCorp Vault Associate Validates foundational knowledge of secrets management using HashiCorp Vault for beginners. Typical salary
$90K–$120K
View guide IBM IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate A beginner-friendly IBM Professional Certificate that teaches core cybersecurity analyst skills and prepares you for the CompTIA Security+ exam. Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) Validates expertise in implementing security controls, threat protection, identity and access management, and securing data and applications in Azure. Typical salary
$120K–$155K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services. Typical salary
$70K–$90K
View guide Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiGate Security Validates skills in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Fortinet FortiGate next‑generation firewalls. Typical salary
$90K–$125K
View guide Fortinet NSE 7 - Enterprise Firewall Advanced Fortinet certification validating expert-level skills in designing and troubleshooting complex Fortinet enterprise security solutions. Typical salary
$115K–$150K
View guide Fortinet NSE 8 - Expert Network Security The NSE 8 certification validates expert-level mastery of Fortinet network security architecture through a rigorous written and practical lab exam. Typical salary
$130K–$170K
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