(ISC)² is an international, nonprofit membership association for information security leaders like you. More than 138,000 certified members strong, (ISC)² empowers professionals who touch every aspect of information security. (ISC)² information security certifications are recognized as the global standard for excellence. They allow you to prove your expertise and highlight your skill mastery. And for employers, having certified employees means your organization is better prepared to protect your critical information assets and infrastructures.
What are (ISC)² certifications?
(ISC)² information security certifications are recognized as the global standard for excellence. They allow you to prove your expertise and highlight your skill mastery. And for employers, having certified employees means your organization is better prepared to protect your critical information assets and infrastructures. (ISC)² created and maintains the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) on which the certifications are based. The CBK defines global industry standards and best practices in information security.
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What is a Certified Cloud Security Professional?
Earning the globally recognized CCSP cloud security certification is a proven way to build your career and better secure critical assets in the cloud. The CCSP shows you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at (ISC)². Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain support from a community of cybersecurity leaders here to help you throughout your professional journey.
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How does (ISC)² help those pursuing a career in Information Security?
(ISC)² helps you make an impact in your career and advance the industry through their globally recognized certifications. Their vast networking, collaboration opportunities, professional development, and leadership tools. (ISC)² is also committed to educating the general public through their support of The Center for Cyber Safety and Education. Because protecting information is everyone’s job — not just IT’s job! Get certified and join in the vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world.
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Who earns the CISSP?
Accelerate your cybersecurity career with the CISSP certification. Earning the CISSP proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. With a CISSP, you validate your expertise and become an (ISC)² member, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources, educational tools, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to support you throughout your career.
The CISSP is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles, including those in the following positions:
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Director of Security
- IT Director/Manager
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- Security Systems Engineer
- Security Analyst
- Security Manager
- Security Auditor
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- Security Architect
- Security Consultant
- Network Architect
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Who earns the CCSP?
The CCSP is ideal for IT and information security leaders responsible for applying best practices to cloud security architecture, design, operations and service orchestration, including those in the following positions:
- Enterprise Architect
- Security Administrator
- Systems Engineer
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- Security Architect
- Security Consultant
- Security Engineer
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- Security Manager
- Systems Architect
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Who earns the SSCP?
Earning a globally recognized advanced security IT certification like the SSCP is a great way to grow your career and better secure your organization’s critical assets. SSCP certification demonstrates you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure using security best practices, policies and procedures established by the cybersecurity experts at (ISC)². Prove your skills, advance your career, and gain the support of a community of cybersecurity leaders here to help you throughout your career.
The SSCP is ideal for IT administrators, managers, directors and network security professionals responsible for the hands-on operational security of their organization’s critical assets, including those in the following positions:
- Network Security Engineer
- Systems Administrator
- Security Analyst
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- Systems Engineer
- Security Consultant/Specialist
- Security Administrator
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- Systems/Network Analyst
- Database Administrator
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Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
The Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification is an objective measure of the knowledge, skills and abilities required for personnel involved in the process of authorizing and maintaining information systems. Specifically, this credential applies to those responsible for formalizing processes used to assess risk and establish security requirements and documentation. Their decisions will ensure that information systems possess security commensurate with the level of exposure to potential risk, as well as damage to assets or individuals.
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
New Horizons is proud to be able to provide training to assist you in preparation for the CISSP Information Security Certification exam. The CISSP certification is a globally recognized information security certification governed and bestowed by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, also known as (ISC)2. It was the first information security credential accredited by the international ANSI ISO/IEC Standard 17024:2003.
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Upon completing this course, participants will understand the fundamentals of the cloud computing architecture framework and security challenges associated with different types of cloud services. CSSP certification holders are also able to identify and evaluate security risks for their organization’s cloud environment. A critical component is thoroughly understanding the 6 essential core domains of the CCSP common body of knowledge including: 1) Architectural Concepts & Design Requirements, 2) Cloud Data Security, 3) Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Security, 4) Cloud Application Security, 5) Operations, and 6) Legal & Compliance.