Certifications

Vendor Neutral Certifications

(ISC)2 LogoThe International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, or (ISC)2 as it is more widely known, is a non-profit organisation that provides vendor neutral cyber security training and certifications. Below are the certifications that it provides.

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CIW LogoThe CIW (Certified Internet Web Professional) provide a number of vendor neutral certifications that are categories into a number of different series. These certifications are predominantly based around web technologies.

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CompTIA LogoCompTIA, or the Computing Technology Industry Association, provides vendor neutral certifications in a wide range of technology topics listed below.

  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) - "An introduction to basic IT knowledge and skills that helps you determine whether you have what it takes to work in IT." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA A+ - "The industry standard for launching IT careers into today’s digital world." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Network+ - "Helps take your IT infrastructure to the next level, covering troubleshooting, configuring and managing networks." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Security+ - "A global certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions and pursue an IT security career." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Cloud+ - "Shows you have the expertise needed to deploy and automate secure cloud environments and protect mission-critical applications and data." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Linux+ - "Validates the competencies required of an early career systems administrator supporting Linux systems." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Server+ - "Ensures IT pros have the skills to securely install, deploy, manage and troubleshoot servers." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - "A certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention and response through continuous security monitoring." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) - "An advanced-level cybersecurity certification for security architects and senior security engineers charged with leading and improving an enterprise’s cybersecurity readiness." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA PenTest+ - "For cybersecurity professionals tasked with penetration testing and vulnerability management." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Data+ - "An early-career data analytics certification for professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Project+ - "The only industry certification designed to teach IT pros the entry-level skills they need to successfully manage small to medium-sized projects." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+) - "For instructors who want to verify they have attained a standard of excellence in the training field. CTT+ validates the knowledge and use of tools and techniques necessary for successfully teaching in today’s learning environments." - CompTIA
  • CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ - "For both IT and non-technical professionals who require the essential business acumen needed to make informed cloud service decisions." - CompTIA

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GIAC LogoGIAC provide certifications aimed at information security professionals. These certifications measure specific skills and knowledge areas, rather than general information security knowledge. The certifications that are provided are grouped under the following areas.

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Vendor Specific Certifications

Cisco LogoCisco is a company that produces networking hardware, software, and telecommunications equipment. The certifications it provides are centred around these products and are available for people of all levels, from entry level, up to expert. The certifications are categories as follows.

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Microsoft LogoMicrosoft provides numerous different certifications based around the software, hardware, and services that they provide. These can be categories around the job roles that they are useful for.

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Red Hat LogoRed Hat is best known for its Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system, however, its product and service portfolio includes hybrid cloud infrastructure, middleware, agile integration, cloud-native application development, and management and automation solutions. It also provides certifications that validate a persons knowledge of Red Hat technologies.

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