Pros and Cons of Obtaining (ISC)2 CISSP Certification

The decision to pursue the CISSP credential is dependent on a number of factors. First, you have to understand that there are different options when it comes to the security certificates, so choosing the best option for you will depend on a couple of factors. Before we dive into the details, it is essential to… Read More »

New Exam Is Here! Earn Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) R80 Certification!

Have you ever worked as a security administrator? Is managing security exactly the area of specialization where you’d like to grow and develop your skills? How about a new certification exam launched by Check Point? Today, managing security is a complex task demanding special knowledge and abilities. Security consolidation means bringing all security protections and… Read More »

GIAC GSEC: Another Great Security Certification

This week, we continue looking into notable security certifications, especially those that are sometimes overlooked and do not get the attention they deserve. As we explored the ISACA CISM credential last week, there is another certification, the GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC). The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) is an entry-level credential which has been specially designed… Read More »

ISACA CISM: One of World’s Best Security Credentials

When it comes to security certifications, most of us think about CompTIA Security+, CEH, CCNP SEcurity, and CISSP, right? Yet, there are more awesome security credentials that can help you stand out from other candidates during your next job search. ISACA’s CISM (The Certified Information Security Manager) is one of them But First, What is… Read More »

(ISC)² CISSP Exam Gets Major Updates

Have you heard that (ISC)² is changing its most famous certification, the CISSP? Effective April 15, 2015, the CISSP exam will be based on a new exam blueprint. While the full blueprint is available for download from the (ISC)² website, here’s a quick list of topics it will cover: Security and Risk Management (e.g., Security,… Read More »

Coming Soon: GNFA, World’s First Network Forensics Certification

The incredible development of technology, which we have been witnessing for the past decade has brought a number of new professions and exciting career opportunities. From Certified Ethical Hackers (CEH)  to Digital Forensics, to many of these sound too cool to be true. Yet, they are true. And now digital forensics, more commonly known as… Read More »

NEW CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-401 is Available!

Happy Labor Day! Whether you celebrated it yesterday, or still have months to go until that first weekend of September, we sure hope that you’ve enjoyed the week – and Happy Friday peeps! In case you have missed the big news released yesterday, we are happy to tell you that the new CompTIA Security+ exam… Read More »

Security Focused: CompTIA CASP Vs. (ISC)² CISSP

As Information Security industry is more on the rise now than ever before, it’s time we take a closer look at the most popular advanced security certifications. Today we focus on CASP (The CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) Certification and the way it fits into the whole security certifications map. Simply speaking, should you opt for… Read More »

NEW Cisco 300-207 Exam: Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions (SITCS)

As part of its CCNP Security certification program update, Cisco is phasing out the 642-627 IPS (Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System) exam on 21 April 2014. This date will be the last day CCNP Security candidates can take the IPS exam. The 642-627 exam is being replaced by the 300-207 (Implementing Cisco Threat Control Solutions,… Read More »

A Closer Look at CCNP Security 300-206 (SENSS) Exam

As we mentioned earlier, Cisco kicked off the year with updating its security certifications, especially CCNP Security, and the launch of Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification. These changes, along with others, are meant to step up Cisco’s security certifications, putting them in line with the latest security trends. They also validate the skills that employers are… Read More »