{"id":1039,"date":"2021-09-05T18:25:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T23:25:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlc.com\/blog\/?p=1039"},"modified":"2024-08-09T10:18:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T14:18:19","slug":"top-5-cyber-security-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlc.com\/blog\/top-5-cyber-security-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Cyber Security Certifications for 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

2021 has seen businesses fully embrace the transition to online operations and remote work that were introduced in 2020, and 2022 shows no signs of that trend slowing.\u00a0 With this growing transition to online and remote operations, the need for cyber security and IT professionals is only increasing.\u00a0 The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a <\/span>37% growth<\/span><\/a> in cyber security jobs from 2021 to 2022, a much higher growth rate than almost all other industries.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cyber security certifications can make the difference when landing your first job and further career progression.\u00a0 We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 cyber security certifications that employers will be looking for in their 2022 entry-level roles.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Malicious data breaches and ransomware attacks continue to grow, and businesses are scrambling to find the people and the resources to combat the threat.\u00a0 The <\/span>Certified Ethical Hacker certification<\/span><\/a> from the EC-Council shows employers that the holder has the skills and knowledge to combat malicious intrusions and hackers head-on.\u00a0 Holding a CEH certification gives you the skills to build offensive and defensive cybersecurity applications that can save companies time, money, and reputation.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CompTIA Network+<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>CompTIA Network+ certification<\/span><\/a> is a cornerstone of the IT and cybersecurity industry.\u00a0 This certification focuses on the basic network infrastructure that supports IT operations.\u00a0 The CompTIA Network+ course teaches you how to design, manage, and implement networks and all of their hardware.\u00a0 This certification also introduces the critical security components of network management that allow IT networking professionals to work side productively with security experts.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)<\/b><\/h2>\n

The<\/span> CISSP certification<\/span><\/a> is recognized across the globe and is one of the best cybersecurity certifications.\u00a0 While not necessarily an entry-level certification, it can be a tremendous asset in landing a role at any company. This certification covers the complete design and implementation of cyber security programs, engineering, architecture, user access management, physical security, and more.\u00a0 This certification does require a level of industry experience from at least 2 of the following areas (Domains).<\/span><\/p>\n