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Certifications compared: CISSP vs. GSEC

Introduction: Talent shortage for cybersecurity roles

IT security professionals looking for a new job or ready to progress in their career will find that the right credentials can truly help them by proving their knowledge, skills and competencies to employers. Although the demand outweighs the supply of cybersecurity professionals, companies are looking for certified experts who can objectively prove their abilities and will to keep up to date in a fast-moving field.

This article compares and contrasts two of the leading cybersecurity certifications: the GIAC®️’s Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) and (ISC)²’s Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification. We’ll also explore each of their prerequisites, the material covered on exams and possible training options.

Give your career a boost with top security certifications: CISSP vs. GSEC

As a cybersecurity professional, you’ve likely considered  the benefits of certifications such as the CISSP and GSEC. Chances are that you’ve wondered which would be better for you to achieve in order to effectively prove your background and expertise in the profession.

“The CISSP is ideal for experienced security practitioners, managers and executives interested in proving their knowledge across a wide array of security practices and principles,” says (ISC)².

“[The GSEC is ideal for security professionals] that want to demonstrate they are qualified for IT systems hands-on roles with respect to security tasks,” says SANS Institute.

(ISC)², or the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, issues the CISSP credentials to qualified candidates who can pass an exam to show their knowledge and skills on a range of security topics. Those who take roles in networking, system administration, programming and/or security can definitely look at attaining this credential which is well-known and respected by employers worldwide.

GIAC, or the Global Information Assurance Certification, supplies the GSEC credentials to qualified, working professionals who can pass (Read more...)

*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Infosec Resources authored by Daniel Brecht. Read the original post at: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infosecResources/~3/DyY5TqUrVng/