Professional Certifications

The gold standard certification for experienced security practitioners, managers, and executives. CISSP demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise across eight domains of cybersecurity, including security and risk management, asset security, security architecture and engineering, communication and network security, identity and access management, security assessment and testing, security operations, and software development security. Currently preparing for certification completion.

Demonstrates technical competency and practical, hands-on security skills in implementing, monitoring, and administering IT infrastructure using security best practices. The SSCP validates knowledge across seven domains including security operations and administration, access controls, risk identification, monitoring and analysis, incident response and recovery, cryptography, network and communications security, and systems and application security.

Advanced-level certification that validates expertise in implementing, managing, and overseeing cybersecurity controls and strategies in enterprise environments. SecurityX focuses on security architecture, governance and compliance, risk management, security operations, and threat management. This certification demonstrates the ability to apply critical thinking and judgment across security disciplines to propose sound solutions to complex security challenges.

Validates skills required to configure and use threat detection tools, perform data analysis, and interpret results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization. CySA+ covers security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, threat intelligence, and security architecture. This certification demonstrates proficiency in behavioral analytics, applying security solutions to infrastructure, and understanding compliance requirements.

Foundational certification that establishes core knowledge required for any cybersecurity role. Security+ validates hands-on ability to troubleshoot security issues, secure networks and devices, implement secure protocols, and respond to security incidents. The certification covers attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities, architecture and design, implementation, operations and incident response, and governance, risk, and compliance. Security+ is approved by DoD 8570.01-M and meets requirements for IAT Level II and IAM Level I.

Validates hands-on ability to perform penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using various tools and techniques. PenTest+ covers planning and scoping, information gathering and vulnerability identification, attacks and exploits, penetration testing tools, and reporting and communication. This certification demonstrates proficiency in conducting assessments, recommending mitigations, and effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Advanced-level certification demonstrating expertise in building sophisticated security automation workflows using the Tines platform. This certification validates proficiency in creating complex automated response playbooks, integrating multiple security tools and APIs, implementing advanced logic and data manipulation, and designing scalable automation solutions for security operations. Demonstrates ability to leverage Tines to streamline incident response, threat intelligence workflows, and security orchestration at an enterprise level.