Aspiring information security professionals have a multitude of options available to acquire professional credentials. A few ways that people can obtain credentials can include taking college courses, taking certification exams, enrolling in a cybersecurity boot camp, etc. One of the most important things that an aspiring information security professional needs is a security clearance, which is not easy to obtain. 

Some of the most sought after cybersecurity-related credentials are the following:

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSF)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• CiscoCertified Network Associate (CCNA) Security

NH Products Administrator. (2019, November 26). The Best Cybersecurity Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2019. Retrieved December 04, 2020, from https://www.newhorizons.com/article/the-best-cybersecurity-certifications-to-boost-your-career-in-2018