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Offensive Security Certification Guide

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  Offensive Security offers various security courses to develop candidate’s skills along three paths: penetration testing, web application security, and wireless security. While this course is well known among aspiring pen-testers, this course can also be applicable for those in IT career candidates willing to adopt skills in information security. Security certifications like Offensive Security, which mainly sheds light on Ethical Hacking concepts, arose in response to the growing Cyber Security threats. Offensive Security certification is quite different from other certifications because it takes a hands-on approach and also deals with real-world situations. Offensive Security Certification Exams There are various Security Certification Exams that are included in Offensive Security Certification. They are: ●       Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification is specially designed for ne...

An Introduction to CISSP Certification

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CISSP ( Certified Information Systems Security Professional ) is one of the globally renowned certifications in the information security industry. Having this credential shows you have gone through the rigorous process of understanding IT infrastructure and honing skills to design and build a secure business environment. CISSP validates an information security professional's in-depth technical and managerial knowledge and experience to efficiently plan and maintain an organization's overall security posture. A survey conducted by the global information security and workforce study showed that 25% of CISSP certified professionals believed their certification helped increase their salaries. CISSP Certification Requirements CISSP is not an entry-level certification. To get a CISSP Certification , you should have five years of full-time work experience in two of the eight CISSP domains. A four-year college degree or another (ISC)2 certificate can substitute a year of experien...