Beginner 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.
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 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 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 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 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 Splunk Splunk Core Certified User The Splunk Core Certified User validates foundational Splunk search and reporting skills for beginners. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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$80K–$110K
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 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 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 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 Splunk Splunk Core Certified User The Splunk Core Certified User validates foundational Splunk search and reporting skills for beginners. Typical salary
$70K–$95K
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