Security Certifications
There are numerous studies available in the field that focuses on information security as a professional qualification. They are some commonly recognised international, national or industry certificates but do not mean to be exhaustive. The listed certifications below does not in any way imply endorsement by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, but some examples categorising into Product Neutral and Product Oriented ones for reference.
Certified Information Security Professional – Hong Kong (CISP-HK)
This certification is issued by the China Information Technology Security Evaluation Centre (CNITSEC). CISP-HK is fully localised for applicants in Hong Kong.
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Certifications
CIW offers vendor-neutral Web technology certification programs for professional, including Web design, Web development and Web security. The CIW Web Security series include three certifications:
CESG Certified Professional Scheme (CCP)
The CESG Certified Professional (CCP) scheme is the UK Government’s approved standard of competence for cyber security professionals and provides an independent assessment and verification process for those working in Information Assurance (IA). The UK government’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance (CESG) is the information security arm of Government Communications Headquarters of UK. Please visit the website of BCS for more details.
Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Certifications
CompTIA has developed training and certification exams for computing support, networking, security, open-source (Linux) development, cloud and mobility. The professional certifications on cyber security include:
CREST
CREST provides various levels of professional certifications in cyber security. It provides examinations in mainly three levels, namely Practitioner, Registered and Certified. Following categories of examinations are being provided:
DRI International 's Business Continuity Professional Certifications
DRI International provides various levels of certification for business continuity planners. Here are some examples:
EC-Council Certifications
EC-Council is a cyber security technical certification body。The professional certifications include:
(ISC)2 Information Security Certifications
(ISC)2 offers several information security certifications and concentrations related to specific certifications. Here are some examples:
These are vendor-neutral programs. CISSP is targeted at executives, while CISSP Concentrations are targeted for experienced information security professionals and SSCPis appropriate for security specialists in the field. CAP credential is to measure the professionals' knowledge, skills and abilities involved in the process of certifying and accrediting the security of information systems. There are also Associate Programs for CISSP and SSCP for those who pass these examinations but without the experience required for the certifications.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Certifications
The program is designed for IS audit, control and security professionals. It offers four certifications:
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
The ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification consists of a professional certification for auditors specializing in information security management systems (ISMS) based on the ISO/IEC 27001 standard and ISO/IEC 19011.0
Offensive Security Certifications
Offensive Security provides penetration testing courses and certifications for information security professionals. Its certifications include:
SANS Global Information Security Assurance Certification (GIAC)
The first ever vendor-neutral security certifications for IT security professionals. GIAC currently offers certifications for over 20 job-specific responsibilities instead of general purpose information security knowledge. It covers various IT/IT Security job disciplines such as Security Administration, Management, Audit and Software Security. Here are some examples:
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) & Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE)
A CCSA possesses the skills to define and configure security policies that enable secure access to information across corporate networks. The CCSE certification is recognised as the industry standard for Internet security certifications as CCSEs possess expertise to configure VPN-1/FireWall-1 as an Internet security solution and virtual private network (VPN) that securely connects corporate offices and remote workers, protecting information exchange and granting access to network resources.
The Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Security
CCNP SeCCNP Security requires a Cisco Certified Network Associate designation and proficiency with Cisco firewalls, intrusion detection systems and VPNs; whereas Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Security covers IP, IP routing, and specific security components.
The Juniper Networks Certification Program (JNCP) Junos Security Certification
Juniper Networks offers this program that allows participants to demonstrate competence with Juniper Networks technology. Successful candidates demonstrate thorough understanding of security technology in general and Junos software for SRX Series devices.
Symantec Certifications
Symantec offers specialist certification credentials for its security products, including Symantec Certified Specialist (SCS), etc.
