This Week: Starting Your Security Career

So, you want to add some security to your IT skill set? The good news is there's a lot of IT-security focused certifications. The bad news is that having so many options can be overwhelming.

This week on the blog, we put security certs from top vendors head to head, so you can make the best choice for your career.

Where to Start: CySA+ vs Security+

CompTIA is a great place to start building your IT foundation, including your security chops. In fact, CompTIA offers two security-focused certifications: the CySA+ and Security+. Learn how they stack up against each — and determine which one you should pursue first.

SSCP or CISSP: Which Is Better?

When it comes to cybersecurity certification, (ISC)2 is arguably the most respected vendor in the field. (ISC)2 certification is an excellent way to level up and validate your security skills. But between its SSCP and CISSP certs, which is best for you?

New Cisco Certs: CCNA CyberOps vs. CCNP Security

We're all excited about the upcoming changes to the Cisco certification program. We took a look at how those changes will impact two of their popular security-based certifications. The changes to CCNA CyberOps and CCNP Security could affect which one you pursue next.