Currently, computer science opens the doors to the work world more easily, but what you want is to dedicate yourself to computer security is the time . In the work world there are very few professionals who dedicate themselves to computer security and therefore there is more demand than offer. The companies that have employees demand more knowledge in computer security in their workers.

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65% of the superiors of the IT area or computer security agree that the lack of workers with the necessary knowledge in computer security is seriously affecting the effectiveness of the equipment .

Those people who specialize in computer security will be more likely in the labor market and grow professionally. Developing knowledge in this area, we have several possibilities. Certify is the best valued option to increase your skills. An ISSA report, 52% of computer security believe in the power of experience as a source of wisdom instead of certifying. However, 44% believe that both experiences and certifications are important equally. The other 4% only think that certifications is what matters to obtain skills and knowledge.

Keep in mind that many companies seek professional profiles that have concrete acquired certificates and thus validate the knowledge they demand, once the certificate is acquired and the work you can include a professional experience and thus access a better valued position.

Being clear that you want to dedicate yourself to computer security , you just have to look at what direction you want to go. Inform what are the best certifications or which ones you like is where you should save, to later plan your goal.

There is a wide variety of certifications offered by specialized companies on computer security . According to the study of (ISC) ² on “Strategies to build and develop strong cybersecurity equipment” exposes a top of computer security and together with this data we will add the TOP in computer security of the 2020 Report of the “Association of Information System Safety” (ISSA - Information Systems Security Association) and “The group of business strategies” (Enterprise Strategy Group) entitled "The life and time of cybersecurity professionals 2020". These are the certifications that the two analyzes tell us next to the percentages of the survey:

Analysis of (ISC) ²

1. CISSP 36%

2. Cissp with concentration 26%

3. CCNA Security 24%

4. CCSP 18%

5. CCNP Security 17%

6. Ciw 14%

7. Gsae 14%

8. CCSK 14%

9. CISA 13%

10. CASP+ 13%

ESG and ISSA Survey

1. CISSP 51%

2. CISM 20%

3. Comptia Security+ 18%

4. CISA 16%

5. CEH 9%

The two of you find in common that the most important certificate is the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Professional certificate in information systems security), is a high -level certificate that grants it (ISC) 2 , considered as the greatest representativeness in the area of computer security at a global level.

As a third in the list we have CCNA Security (Cisco Certified Network Associate), certification delivered by the Cisco Systems company and that, validates knowledge in computer security , threats and vulnerabilities in networks and threat mitigation. Includes; Installation, problem solving and device monitoring. In the fifth position we have another Cisco certification, the CCNP Security (Formerly Cisco Certified Security Professional) for security , which is responsible for safety in rings, switches, network devices and devices, as well as choosing, implement Network environments. To have this last certificate it is necessary

As a second certification according to the ISSA we have the CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) of the ISACA Association (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), which defines the competencies and knowledge so that professionals can design, supervise, evaluate and administer a computer security of a company.

The fourth certification according to (ISC) ² is the CCSP which is the first Spanish certification aimed at cybersecurity professionals, specializing in computer security and having professional recognition. This certification is designed for those security directors, lawyers, auditors, consultants, security technicians and systems.

The CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) certification is intended for the professionals of the design and development of websites. Inside we have four main certification areas, web foundations, design, development and security. In turn, within the security area, called CIW Certification (Certified Internet Webmaster) there are three levels to overcome, Web Security Associate, Web Security Specialist and Web Security Professional. Who overcome the three areas The person can be defined as webmaster Internet certificate in their curriculum.

The Giac It Security Audit Essentials certification, which will focus on the prevention of attacks and detection of attackers, networks of networks, in -depth defense and safe communications.

In GIAC you will have more than 30 certifications in computer security .

The CCSK (certified Cloud Security Knowledge - Information Security in Cloud Computing) is a certification related to cloud computing, accrediting computer security and knowledge against threats as the central theme The cloud computing.

CISA, Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certifiacion for Auditors by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association - Association of Control and Audit of Information Systems) and that you must have requirements established by ISACA. This certificate has several areas and if you are inclined to audit in information systems, you can prove that you are able to evaluate vulnerabilities of the systems, prepare reports, establish controls and demonstrate these skills and knowledge in audits.

CASP+ is the Compia Advanced Security Professional certification. It is intended for non -managers at an advanced level of computer security . With this certification you can solve to identify computer security and implement infrastructure in that area.

This same company also has the Compia Security+ certification which you can evaluate the basic cybersecurity skills and emphasize them with practices, ensuring computer security . This certification focuses on the latest trends and techniques in risk management, risk mitigation, threat management and intruder detection. With this certification you can cover an Auditor position in you, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator and Computer Security .

The ethical hacker certificate, CEH or Certified Ethical Hacker, enables a professional to understand and know how to look for weaknesses and vulnerabilities, using the same tools as a malicious hacker, but legitimately and legitimately. With this certificate you will be an ethical hacker.

The Gowtech group advises you to start for an initial level, which are the Setury+ Comptia certificate, the GSEC certificate (GIAC Security Essentials) and the CEH (certified ethical hacker). If you are a company and want to shield at a high level of computer security , call us.