Friday, February 14, 2020

7 Top Security Certifications You Should Have in 2019

Modern organizations are facing more security threats than ever before. Data breaches and systematic hacks of company resources are becoming more frequent, and there are no signs of this trend slowing down. Generalized approaches to system security no longer provide sufficient protection against increasingly sophisticated threats, and qualified security professionals to combat these threats are in short supply. It is for this reason companies are willing to pay top dollar for certified IT Security certification professionals.

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EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
The CEH is an advanced penetration testing qualification that assesses the candidate’s ability to seek out and identify potential security risks within an organization’s IT and networking infrastructure. The CEH is one of the foundational courses offered by EC-Council and it is a good starting point before venturing into the EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ESCA) exam.

Prerequisites: Candidates must attend official training or have at least two years of information security-related experience.
Exam: The CEH exam contains 125 questions and lasts four hours; 70% is the passing score.
Cost for exam: The Version 9 exam costs $850 USD for U.S. residents and $885 USD for international candidates. The exam is administered by ECC EXAM, VUE. More information is available here.
Learning Material: EC-Council study materials can be found here. Infosec’s CEH Boot Camp is also a good exam-prep resource for those looking for more structure in the preparation process.

Advantages of Achieving CEH
Many security roles exist where CEH-type certifications are required. The CEH teaches valuable skills with hands-on testing. It is a good certification for information security professionals and network administrators seeking an introduction to ethical hacking and penetration testing.

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