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Certifications that raise your rate

• OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional)

  The one job ads ask for. A 24-hour practical exam. Hard, and respected because it is hard.

• CompTIA Security+

  Entry level. Proves you know the basics before you go for the OSCP.

• Web and cloud specialties

  Advanced OffSec certifications, plus AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Azure security credentials, open higher-paying work.

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

  A management-level certification that needs 5 years of security experience. Opens the door to leading a security team.