While it is a good feeling simply to have achieved your Security+ Certification, the reality is clear that it is time to start your career and job search in the information technology (IT) field. With a boost to your self-esteem, knowing that you have a respected professional certification endorsed by such major companies as Microsoft, the U.S. Department of Defense and IBM, you can approach your job search with confidence and pride.
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Career with a Security+ Certification
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 19, 2014 11:30:22 AM / by Paul Ricketts posted in CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Security+
Security+ Training Prerequisites (2021)
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 12, 2014 11:30:37 AM / by Paul Ricketts posted in CompTIA, Cybersecurity, Security+
(** Updated in May, 2021)
Security+ is the must-have certification for people seeking to get into a cybersecurity career. While there are competing certifications available, CompTIA Security+ is more widely considered the base-line qualification for security-based roles throughout the IT industry.
So, what do you need to know before taking the Security+ exam?
CEH Prerequisites for Training and Certification in 2021
[fa icon="calendar'] Dec 4, 2013 11:30:06 AM / by Paul Ricketts posted in CEH, EC-Council, Ethical Hacking
(** Updated March, 2023)
EC-Council's CEH Certification has become the must-have accreditation if you want to become a certified ethical hacker. While you can jump right in and take the exam with limited experience, there are some necessary CEH prerequisites and some recommended ones. Here's a breakdown of what ethical hacking is and our recommended CEH prerequisites.
The Average Salary for the CISSP Certification in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 6, 2012 8:11:03 AM / by Paul Ricketts posted in Cisco, CISSP, Cybersecurity
UPDATED October 2022. As the cybersecurity industry matures, there are increasing opportunities for experienced infosec professionals to move into senior management roles in and around the Washington, DC, region. With the rapid rise in volume and severity of cyber threats, these roles are challenging and bring much responsibility, but they offer technologists an exciting career with lucrative salaries.
CISSP is one of the primary certifications that IT professionals can earn to prove their information security management prowess and take advantage of the opening opportunities in the field. But what is CISSP, and what is the average salary you should expect for a CISSP-related job?