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Certifications that get you hired

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

  A 24-hour practical exam where you have to compromise real machines. It is the one hiring managers respect most.

• CompTIA PenTest+

  Covers planning, reconnaissance, exploitation and reporting. Easier to reach than the practical exams and useful for a first job.

• GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN)

  From the SANS Institute (a private security training company). Expensive, common in government and defense work.

• Cloud security certifications

  Most targets now live in cloud accounts, and testers who understand cloud identity are in short supply.