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.
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Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)
Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)
HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
Other Unaccredited Certifications
The certifications are 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.