Yes!! We are learning basics, soon we will learn deeper. But, where am I up to? Am I well trained? How can I get assessed? The only simple solution to the answer can sound bit impassive, but it’s a test!! Mostly used term- Certification. So, we shall look into some of the certifications from our own interest!

OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) : It is one of the most well-recognized and respected, but challenging certificates available in the field of IT security. Penetration Testing with Kali Linux (PWK) is the foundational course at Offensive Security. Once you’ve completed PWK and practiced your skills in the labs, you’re ready to take the certification exam. Certified OSCPs are able to identify existing vulnerabilities and execute organized attacks in a controlled and focused manner. They can leverage or modify existing exploit code to their advantage, perform network pivoting and data exfiltration, and compromise systems due to poor configurations.

CompTIA Security+: It is the first security certification IT professionals should earn. It establishes the core knowledge required of any cybersecurity role and provides a springboard to intermediate-level cybersecurity jobs. Security+ focuses on the latest trends and techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intrusion detection. The new Security+ certification covers the Junior IT Auditor/Penetration Tester job role, in addition to the previous job roles for Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, and Security Administrator.

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) : It is the only certification that prepares and enables IT professionals for the unique challenges of IT and enterprise risk management, and positions them to become strategic partners to the enterprise. A CRISC certification provides expertise in IT risk identification, IT risk assessment, Risk response and mitigation, etc.

Cisco Certified Network Professional Security (CCNP): This certification validates the ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks and work collaboratively with specialists on advanced security, voice, wireless and video solutions. It is appropriate for those with at least one year of networking experience who are ready to advance their skills and work independently on complex network solutions. Those who achieve CCNP Routing and Switching have demonstrated the skills required in enterprise roles such as network engineer, support engineer, systems engineer or network technician. The routing and switching protocol knowledge from this certification will provide a lasting foundation as these skills are equally relevant in the physical networks of today and the virtualized network functions of tomorrow.

Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) : It is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks. More tools are invented daily for conducting Computer Investigations, be it computer crime, digital forensics, computer investigations, or even standard computer data recovery. The tools and techniques covered in EC-Council’s CHFI program will prepare the student to conduct computer investigations using groundbreaking digital forensics technologies. Computer forensics is simply the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence.

These are only few from a whole long list! For more certification references, here you go!!

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