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30 certifications across 12 vendors

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Structured security certification paths from leading vendors — built for IT teams, tracked for compliance.

Kubernetes

1 certification

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist

ProfessionalPracticeCKS
Kubernetes securityCluster setup and hardeningSystem hardening

The Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification validates an individual's ability to secure and harden Kubernetes clusters, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of applications and data.

Exam investment: $445

CompTIA

4 certifications

Security+

Retiring AssociatePracticeSY0-701
ThreatsAttacks and VulnerabilitiesTechnologies and Tools

The CompTIA Security+ certification validates the knowledge and skills of IT professionals in security, risk management, and data protection.

Exam investment: $425

CySA+

ProfessionalLabsPracticeCS0-004
Threat and vulnerability managementSoftware and systems securitySecurity operations and monitoring

The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification validates the skills and knowledge required to analyze and respond to cybersecurity incidents, as well as to identify and mitigate security risks.

Exam investment: $425

SecurityX

ExpertLabsPracticeCAS-005
threat managementcryptographyidentity management

The SecurityX certification by CompTIA is designed to validate the skills and knowledge necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career.

Exam investment: $529

Pentest+

ProfessionalLabsPracticePT0-003
Penetration testingVulnerability assessmentSecurity controls

The CompTIA PenTest+ certification validates the skills and knowledge required to plan and scope penetration tests, understand legal and compliance requirements, analyze results, and create reports.

Exam investment: $425

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Fortinet

3 certifications

NSE 5 in Security Operations

ProfessionalPracticeFCP_FAZ_AN-7.6
FortiOSSecurity OperationsIncident Response

The Fortinet NSE 5 in Security Operations certification validates the skills and knowledge of security professionals in configuring, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security solutions.

Exam investment: $200

NSE 4 FortiOS

ProfessionalPracticeFCP_FGT_AD-7.6
Deployment and system configurationFirewall policies and authenticationContent inspection

The NSE 4 FortiOS certification validates the ability to configure, operate, and administer FortiGate devices to secure networks and applications.

Exam investment: $200

NSE 6 in Secure Networking

ProfessionalPracticeFCP_FMG_AD-7.6
network securityfirewall managementVPN configuration

The Fortinet NSE 6 in Secure Networking certification validates an individual's ability to design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructures using Fortinet solutions.

Exam investment: $200

Microsoft

4 certifications

Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)

ExpertPracticeSC-100
Designing Zero Trust strategiesEvaluating security postureDesigning security operations

The Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert validates your skills in designing and maintaining a secure computing environment.

Exam investment: $165

Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

AssociatePracticeSC-200
Threat managementIncident responseSecurity operations

The Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification validates the skills and knowledge of security operations analysts to detect and respond to threats, and to configure and use threat detection tools, and who should pursue this certification are security operations analysts, security engineers, and security consultants.

Exam investment: $165

Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

EntryPracticeSC-900
Security FundamentalsCompliance and GovernanceIdentity and Access Management

The Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals certification validates a candidate's understanding of security, compliance, and identity concepts, as well as their ability to identify and mitigate security threats.

Exam investment: $99

Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

AssociatePracticeSC-300
Identity and access managementAzure Active DirectoryConditional Access

The Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate validates the skills to design, implement, and manage identity and access management systems, including identity protection, access management, and identity governance.

Exam investment: $165

Linux

1 certification

Security Essentials

EntryLabsPractice020-100
Security ConceptsEncryptionDevice and Storage Security

The Linux Professional Institute Security Essentials certificate covers preliminary knowledge across important fields of IT security, with a focus on protecting data, devices, networks, and identity.

Exam investment: $120

AWS

1 certification

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

SpecialistPracticeSCS-C03
Incident responseLogging and monitoringInfrastructure security

The AWS Certified Security – Specialty certification validates your skills and knowledge in designing and implementing secure applications and systems on the AWS platform.

Exam investment: $300

OffSec

2 certifications

Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP)

ProfessionalPracticePEN-103
Kali Linux operating systemBasic Linux usageDebian package management

PEN-103 is a beginner-level course and study guide for the Kali Linux Certified Professional (KLCP) certification exam.

Exam investment: $150

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

ProfessionalLabsPracticePEN-200
Enumeration and information gatheringVulnerability scanning and assessmentEncryption and cryptography

PEN-200 is OffSec’s hands-on ethical hacking and penetration testing certification course for aspiring penetration testers and security professionals.

Exam investment: $1,699

ISC2

4 certifications

CC – Certified in Cybersecurity

EntryPracticeCC
Security PrinciplesSecurity GovernanceIdentity and Access Management (IAM) Concepts

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) is an entry-level cybersecurity certification for newcomers, IT professionals, career changers, students and recent graduates.

Exam investment: $200

CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional

ProfessionalPracticeCCSP
Cloud ConceptsArchitecture and DesignCloud Data Security

The CCSP validates advanced cloud security knowledge for designing, managing and securing cloud data, applications and infrastructure.

Exam investment: $599

CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

ProfessionalPracticeCISSP
Security and Risk ManagementAsset SecuritySecurity Architecture and Engineering

CISSP validates an information security professional’s deep technical and managerial knowledge to design, engineer and manage an organization’s overall security posture.

Exam investment: $749

SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner

AssociateLabsPracticeSSCP
Security Concepts and PracticesAccess ControlsRisk Identification

The SSCP is designed for practitioners with proven technical skills and practical, hands-on security knowledge in operational IT roles.

Exam investment: $249

GitHub

1 certification

GitHub Advanced Security

AssociatePracticeGH-500
SDLC Security StrategyOrganization-Level Security ManagementSecurity Alert Detection and Response

GH-500 validates that a team can run GitHub Advanced Security as a working part of the software development lifecycle, from detecting and prioritizing vulnerabilities to remediating exposed secrets and supply chain alerts.

Exam investment: $99

ISACA

3 certifications

CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor

ProfessionalPracticeCISA
Information Systems AuditingGovernance and Management of ITInformation Systems Acquisition

The ISACA CISA certification validates an individual's ability to audit, control, and monitor information systems, and is designed for IT professionals with experience in auditing, risk management, and control.

Exam investment: $575 for ISACA members, $760 for non-members

CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

ProfessionalPracticeCRISC
Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentRisk Response and Mitigation

The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification validates an IT professional's ability to identify and manage risk, design and implement information system controls, and maintain ongoing monitoring and reporting of IT risk.

Exam investment: $575 for ISACA members, $760 for non-members

CISM – Certified Information Security Manager

ProfessionalPracticeCISM
Information Security GovernanceRisk ManagementInformation Security Program Development and Management

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification validates an individual's expertise in information security management, risk management, and incident response, and is ideal for IT professionals who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing and overseeing information security programs.

Exam investment: $575 for members $760 for non-members

Cisco

3 certifications

CCNA Cybersecurity

AssociateLabsPractice200-201 CCNACBR
Security monitoringNetwork intrusion analysisSecurity policies and procedures

The CCNA Cybersecurity certification validates the skills and knowledge required to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats, and is ideal for security analysts, incident responders, and security engineers who want to demonstrate their skills in threat detection, analysis, and response.

Exam investment: $300

CCST Cybersecurity

EntryLabsPractice100-160
Network securityThreat intelligenceIncident response

The Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity certification is designed to validate foundational skills in cybersecurity.

Exam investment: $125

CCNP Security

ProfessionalLabsPractice350-701 SCOR, 300-710 SNCF, and 300-715 SISE
Network security design and implementationThreat detection and mitigationNetwork infrastructure security

The CCNP Security certification validates the skills required to secure and manage network infrastructure, and to respond to security threats.

Exam investment: Core exam: $400, Concentration exam: $300

Splunk

3 certifications

Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

ProfessionalLabsPracticeSPLK-5001
Security Operations Center RolesSIEM Best PracticesThreat Hunting With Splunk

SPLK-5001 validates that a security analyst can run day-to-day SOC work inside Splunk: triaging alerts with SPL, hunting for adversary behavior, and building investigations on Enterprise Security correlation searches, risk-based alerting, and asset and identity frameworks.

Exam investment: $130

Splunk Core Certified Power User

EntryLabsPracticeSPLK-1002
Searching and reportingSPL commandsWorkflow actions

The Splunk Core Certified Power User certification validates entry-level power user skills for Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud platform software.

Exam investment: $130

Splunk Core Certified User

EntryLabsPracticeSPLK-1001
Perform searchesUse fields and lookupsCreate alerts

Splunk Core Certified User is an entry-level certification for demonstrating foundational understanding of Splunk Enterprise and Splunk Cloud.

Exam investment: $130

Every certification course includes

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  • Certification practice exams
  • Per-team completion reporting

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