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Cybersecurity is a rapidly growing field with a wide range of roles, from technical positions to managerial roles that require advanced expertise and specialized certifications. Below is a breakdown of common cybersecurity positions, their recommended certifications, and the associated costs. This guide will help you understand the landscape of certifications that can bolster your career and provide insight into the financial investment required for each.
1. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC, CCISO
- Certification Costs:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional): $749 USD + $125 annual maintenance fee​(Infosec Institute).
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager): $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Infosec Institute).
- CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer): $999 USD; training costs may add up to $2,999 USD​(Infosec Institute).
2. Information Security Manager
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC
- Certification Costs:
- CISSP: $749 USD + $125 annual maintenance fee​(Infosec Institute).
- CISM: $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Infosec Institute).
- GIAC GSEC (Security Essentials Certification): $949 USD if purchased directly, $1,999 USD if bundled with SANS training​(Infosec Institute).
3. Cybersecurity Architect
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CEH, SANS GIAC, CISM
- Certification Costs:
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker): $1,199 USD​(Destination Certification).
- GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification): Cost varies; most exams range from $949 to $1,999 USD depending on training options​(GIAC).
4. Risk/Compliance Manager
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA, GSEC, CRMP
- Certification Costs:
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control): $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Destination Certification).
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor): $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Infosec Institute).
- GSEC: $949 USD to $1,999 USD​(Infosec Institute).
5. Cyber Policy Planner
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP
- Certification Costs:
- CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner): $466 USD​(Destination Certification).
- SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner): $249 USD​(Destination Certification).
6. Security Awareness Trainer
- Recommended Certifications: ECSS, CompTIA Security+
- Certification Costs:
- ECSS (EC-Council Certified Security Specialist): Typically ranges around $300 – $500 USD.
- CompTIA Security+: $404 USD for the exam voucher; $209 USD with student discount​(Tutors).
7. DevSecOps Engineer
- Recommended Certifications: GCSA, CDE, CDP, CKA, DCA
- Certification Costs:
- GCSA (GIAC Cloud Security Automation): Typically ranges from $949 to $1,999 USD.
- CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator): $395 USD.
8. Penetration Tester
- Recommended Certifications: OSCP, CEH, CompTIA PenTest+, GWAPT
- Certification Costs:
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional): $1,499 USD​(Home | ISC2).
- CEH: $1,199 USD​(Destination Certification).
- CompTIA PenTest+: $392 USD.
9. SOC Manager
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GSOC, GSOM
- Certification Costs:
- GSOC (GIAC Security Operations Certification): $1,999 USD​(Infosec Institute).
10. SIEM Engineer
- Recommended Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CySA+, CASP+, CSOM, GDSA, GCED, GCIA
- Certification Costs:
11. Cloud Security Engineer
- Recommended Certifications: CCSP, CompTIA Cloud+, CCSK, CKS
- Certification Costs:
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional): $599 USD​(Home | ISC2).
- CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge): $395 USD.
| Cyber Security / Privacy / Cloud Security Role | Recommend Certifications |
| Chief Information Security Officer CISO | CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC, CCISO |
| Information Security Manager | CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, GIAC GSEC |
| Cybersecurity Architect | CISSP, CEH, SANS GIAC, CISM |
| Risk / Compliance Manager | CISSP, CRISC, CISA, GSEC, CRMP |
| Cyber Policy Planner | CISSP, CISM, CASP+, GSEC, SSCP |
| Security Awareness Trainer | ECSS, CompTIA Security+ |
| Devsecops Engineer | GCSA, CDE, CDP, CKA, DCA |
| Cyber Security Consultant | CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH |
| Information Security Analyst | CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP |
| Penetration Tester | OSCP, CEH, CompTIA PenTest+, GWAPT |
| SOC Manager | CISSP, CISM, GSOC, GSOM |
| SIEM Engineer | CISSP, CISM, CYSA+, CASP+, CSOM, GDSA, GCED, GCIA |
| Threat Intelligence Analyst | CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCTI, CTIA |
| Cybersecurity Engineer | CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | CompTIA CySA+, CEH, CISSP, GIAC GSEC |
| Network Security Engineer | CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, CISSP, GSEC |
| Systems Security Administrator | CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CEH |
| Forensic Computer Analyst | GCFA, CCE, EnCE |
| Security Software Developer | CompTIA Secure Software Developer, GIAC GWEB, CSSLP |
| Incident Responder | GCIH, CERT-CSIH, ECIH |
| Vulnerability Assessor | CEH, CompTIA Security+, OSCP, CVPA |
| Cryptographer | GDSA, CompTIA Security+ |
| Compliance Analyst | CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CompTIA Security+ |
| Data Privacy Officer (DPO) | CIPP, CIPM, C-DPO, CIPT |
| Data Privacy Manager | CIPP, CIPM, C-DPO, CIPT, CDPP, CDPSE |
| Privacy Analyst | CIPP, CIPM, C-DPO, CIPT, CDPP, CDPSE |
| Data Privacy Auditor | CIPP, CIPM, CDPA, ISO 27701 Lead Auditor |
| Chief Cloud Security Officer (CCSO) | CCSP, CompTIA cloud+, CCSK, CKS, CCAK GCSA |
| Cloud Security Analyst | CCSP, CompTIA cloud+, CCSK, GCSA |
| Cloud Security Engineer | CCSP, CompTIA cloud+, CCSK, CKS, CCAK |
| Cloud Security Architect | CCSP, CompTIA cloud+, CSA, CSSA, Professional Cloud Architect |
| Cloud Security Auditors | CCSP, CCSK, CCAK, CGSA, CISA |
| Cloud Forensic Analyst | CCSP, CCFP, GCFR, GCFCE, GCTD |
Cyber Security Certifications
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- Cost: $749 USD
- Annual Maintenance Fee: $125 USD​(Infosec Institute)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- Cost: $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Infosec Institute)
- CompTIA Security+
- Cost: $404 USD for the exam voucher, student discount: $209 USD​(Tutors)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- Cost: $1,199 USD​(Destination Certification)
- GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification)
- Cost: $949 USD without training, $1,999 USD with SANS training​(GIAC)
- GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)
- Cost: $949 USD for exam only, or $1,999 USD if purchased with SANS training​(Infosec Institute)
- CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer)
- Cost: $999 USD for the exam, additional training may cost around $2,999 USD​(Infosec Institute)
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
- Cost: $599 USD​(Home | ISC2)
- CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager)
- Cost: $550 USD​(Infosec Institute)
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
- Cost: $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Destination Certification)
- SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
- Cost: $249 USD​(Destination Certification)
- OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)
- Cost: $1,499 USD​(Home | ISC2)
- CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
- Cost: $466 USD​(Destination Certification)
- CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)
- Cost: $550 USD (varies by region and specialty)​(Infosec Institute)
- CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
- Cost: $599 USD​(Home | ISC2)
- GSOC (GIAC Security Operations Certification)
- Cost: $1,999 USD​(Infosec Institute)
- GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst)
- Cost: $849 USD, renewal every four years​(GIAC)
- EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner)
- Cost: $995 USD for initial certification​(GIAC)
- CSX-P (Cybersecurity Practitioner Certification)
- Cost: $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Infosec Institute)
- ECSA (EC-Council Certified Security Analyst)
- Cost: $450 USD for the exam voucher​(Destination Certification)
- CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
- Cost: $300 USD per exam (two exams required)​(Home | ISC2)
- GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)
- Cost: $1,999 USD for the certification​(GIAC)
- GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
- Cost: $1,999 USD for the certification​(GIAC)
- CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)
- Cost: $575 USD for ISACA members, $760 USD for non-members​(Infosec Institute)
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Cost: $800 – $1,200 USD depending on the training provider​(GIAC)
- CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)
- Cost: $499 USD​(GIAC)
- CompTIA CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst)
- Cost: $381 USD​(Tutors)
- GDSA (GIAC Defensible Security Architecture)
- Cost: $1,199 USD​(GIAC)
- CTIA (Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst)
- Cost: $500 USD​(GIAC)
This list includes the primary certifications in your table along with their associated costs. These costs are subject to change and may vary based on location, membership status, and training provider. Be sure to verify the current pricing with the certifying body or training organization before enrolling.
Summary
Cybersecurity positions require a range of certifications that validate different skills, from management and strategy to hands-on technical expertise. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, and CEH are among the most recognized, but the specific certification you choose should align with your career goals, the job role, and the skills you want to develop. Most certifications involve an initial exam cost, and many require continuing education and recertification fees to maintain active status.
By investing in the appropriate certifications, cybersecurity professionals can enhance their skills, meet industry standards, and significantly improve their career prospects. Each certification has its specific requirements, costs, and benefits, making it important to carefully select the one that best fits your desired career path.
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