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By: rcubed
October 26, 2016
Top In-Demand Cyber Security Certifications
By: rcubed
October 26, 2016

By: rcubed
October 26, 2016

The problem is, these certifications are not available or affordable to everyone, everywhere. Therefore, Cybrary has released micro-skills based certifications. Each test is created by the Cybrary Education committee and is a thorough deep dive into the most critical skills in the field.They further point out that understanding the business aspects of the industry in which your employer operates is something to establish early in one’s cybersecurity career. Threats to business assets don’t occur in a vacuum and understanding how and why attackers target a particular industry vertical will make you a stronger cybersecurity practitioner. Areas cited requiring work between cybersecurity staff and the rest of the organization are internal relationships, particularly with IT and the prioritization of tasks, and CISOs not getting sufficient face time in the boardroom. The former seems ironic considering that many cybersecurity professionals got their start in IT, but it also underscores the importance of obtaining a solid grounding in the fundamentals of IT. Demonstrating a firm grasp of IT and networking essentials will confer credibility on you and earn you the respect of your peers in IT.The silver lining in all this is that the demand for cybersecurity professionals only continues to grow along with the salaries organizations are willing to pay for qualified professionals. A typical salary for an experienced cybersecurity expert is around $140,000 per year. Challenges exist on both sides of the hiring table with pressure on employers to provide better career development advice and more training opportunities.Those currently working in the field of cybersecurity must first make certain that they have defined a career path for themselves and then work to advance along it by continually developing their skills and experience. Cybersecurity certifications definitely have their place, but shouldn’t be viewed like acquiring trophies simply to brag about and show off. They also shouldn’t be solely evaluated on how much more they can potentially earn you in additional salary. A well-considered career development path that is an intelligent balance of cybersecurity certifications, additional training, and real world experience should place you in a good position to reaping all of the awards this exciting career area has to offer. Cybrary.it offers 100% free training in a wide range of cybersecurity certifications, and now offers Micro-certifications based on specific skill sets needed in top industry jobs. To find out more about these areas, check out the course catalog and skills certifications pages.
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