Computer security, cybersecurity, or IT security is the protection of computer systems from theft or damage to their hardware, software or electronic data, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.
If you’ve done any research on the topic, you know that the choices in IT certifications are endless! We’ve combed through the recommendations for these top nine cybersecurity job titles and identified the certifications requested most.
- The CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway: With CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+ and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), the CompTIA Cybersecurity Career Pathway helps technical specialists achieve cybersecurity mastery, from beginning to end.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP):CISSP is an advanced-level cybersecurity certification put out by (ISC)2. It focuses on cybersecurity management skills.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): At the associate level is where Cisco certifications begin to specialize, and some of the most common ones include CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Security, CCNA Cyber Ops and CCNA Data Center.
- GIAC:GIAC certifications cover topics including cyber defense, penetration testing, digital forensics and incident response, developer, and information security management.
Latest IT Security Jobs Jobs
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- Senior Security Engineer - End User - Permanent - Berkshire
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Job Title: Senior Security Engineer Location: Berkshire Senior security engineer needed to join an End User to enhance, manage and further develop their technical Cyber Security capability. A successful individual must be technically hands and have a blend of delivery, operational and design experience. Key Responsibilities: Maintain and enhance existing security systems, conduct evaluations and address threats. Participate in architecture review panels and provide Security design recommendations. Assist in incident response and perform post-incident analyses. Maintain security documentation and generate performance reports. Improve Operational Technology security and safeguard network / assets. Qualifications & Experience: Proven track record in Cyber Security (engineering, operating systems, databases and cloud services). Experience with firewalls, SIEM, antivirus, and vulnerability assessment tools etc. Strong communication skills (written and verbal), must be able to effectively engage with stakeholders of all levels both technical and non technical. Familiarity with ISO 27001, ITIL and NIST frameworks. Additional requirements Travel to the Berkshire area 2-3 times a week. Visa sponsorship not available. This is a key role in securing a global businesses security capability. Apply now to find out more. Arrange a call with the below form
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- Director Cyber Security Consulting Medical / Biotech / Biopharma. United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- Generous salary, uncapped bonus, travel and usual benefits.
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CH8431 Director Cyber Security Consulting Medical / Biotech / Biopharma. United Kingdom Looking to make Security Partner within 2-3 years? Do you have current experience selling / delivering cyber consulting & advisory services into Medical / Biotech / Biopharma? If so, we would like to speak with you. Apply today for a discreet conversation. This is a UK based opportunity. Current Cyber security consulting experience is essential, as is a network into the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare industry. Package- Generous salary, uncapped bonus, travel and usual benefits. 07884666351 | chris.holt@dclsearch.com
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- Director Cyber Security Consulting Pharmaceutical / Healthcare. United Kingdom
- United Kingdom
- Generous salary, uncapped bonus, travel and usual benefits.
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CH8430 Director Cyber Security Consulting Pharmaceutical / Healthcare. United Kingdom Looking to make Security Partner within 2-3 years? Do you have current experience selling / delivering cyber consulting & advisory services into Pharmaceutical / Healthcare? If so, we would like to speak with you. Apply today for a discreet conversation. This is a UK based opportunity. Current Cyber security consulting experience is essential, as is a network into the Pharmaceutical / Healthcare industry. Package- Generous salary, uncapped bonus, travel and usual benefits. 07884666351 | chris.holt@dclsearch.com
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- Architect | Cyber Security | Public sector Permanent
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Architect | Cyber Security | Public sector Permanent Seeking a Security Architect with Public Sector / Cloud Security experience for a lead technical role. Public sector security architecture design experience essential. (MoD) Current project experience delivering HLD / assurance of computer networks / build evaluations. Active Security clearance required. If you are open to hear about a new / exclusive opportunity where you are interested to be more than a number in a company reach out to team today. Chris.holt@dclsearch.com 07884666351