The vision of the National Initiative for CyberSecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is to provide the nation with the tools and resources necessary to ensure the Nation’s workforce has the appropriate training and education tools in the cybersecurity field. We also aim to increase awareness of valuable tools and resources available to help educate you during your studies and career.
Cybersecurity certifications are valuable for anyone in the cybersecurity space, and NICCS has compiled a list of well-known industry certifications. Some are perfect starting points on your career path and others will help increase future career opportunities. NICCS wants to highlight those certifications in need which will help close the skill gaps in the cybersecurity workforce.
We encourage you to investigate the certifications below. Once you determine which is the right certification for you, visit the Education and Training Catalog to find a cybersecurity training provider in your local area or online.
- A+
- Advanced Security Practitioner
- Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
- Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
- Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Expert Penetration Tester (CEPT)
- Certified Incident Handler (CIH)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Penetration Tester (CPT)
- Certified Penetration Testing Consultant (CPTC)
- Certified Penetration Testing Engineer (CPTE)
- Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
- Certified Security Analyst (CSA)
- Certified Security Testing Associate (CSTA)
- Certified Virtualization Professional (CVP)
- CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
- HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
- Master Mobile Application Developer (MMAD)
- Network+
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Security+
- Security Essentials Certification (SEC)
- Server+
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
This list is compiled from current course listings in the Education and Training Catalog, and verified as current and relevant offerings by leading providers and developers of cybersecurity certifications.