The Top Cybersecurity Certs in Australia to help land you that job
As experts in cybersecurity recruitment, we’re frequently asked about well-regarded and widely recognised courses, standards, and certifications that can help professionals advance their careers in the field. In Australia, the most valuable cybersecurity certifications align with global standards while also catering to the local industry and government requirements to keep your options open.
So what are some of the best cyber cybersecurity certifications that could help you land that job in Australia? While it can obviously depend on your particular speciality field within the industry we’ve compiled a general guide for some of the top accreditations going around.
1. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - (ISC)²
Recognised globally and in Australia, CISSP is ideal for mid-senior roles like security managers, consultants, and architects. In order to become certified an individual must have 5 years full-time industry experience in 2 or more of the following 8 ‘domains’ of the ISC2 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp
2. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) - ISACA
This certification focuses on governance, risk, and incident management, making it ideal for roles that require a strategic and managerial approach to cybersecurity. To be eligible for this certification you will need a minimum of five years of professional experience in the Information Security Management field.
More info:
https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cism
3. Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - EC-Council
This accreditation is popular for penetration testing and offensive security roles. CEH is often considered a stepping stone to more advanced certifications like OSCP and requires a minimum of two years of work experience in the Information Security domain.
More info:
https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/
4. CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA
CompTIA Security+. Is a solid foundational certification, widely respected for entry-level roles. Also compliant with ISO 17024 and is recognised by the Australian Defence sector.
More info:
https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security
5. SABSA Chartered Security Architect – Foundation Certificate (SCF)
Theses certificates are the official starting point for developing Security Architecture Competencies. They are designed to create a broad-spectrum of knowledge and understanding of the SABSA method and frameworks.
More info:
https://sabsa.org/certification/
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