Advanced 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 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 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 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 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 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
View guide Offensive Security OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional The OSCP certifies you can ethically find, exploit, and report real‑world vulnerabilities through a rigorous 24‑hour hands‑on exam. Typical salary
$120K–$165K
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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 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 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 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 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 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
View guide Offensive Security OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional The OSCP certifies you can ethically find, exploit, and report real‑world vulnerabilities through a rigorous 24‑hour hands‑on exam. Typical salary
$120K–$165K
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