A key feature of UT’s cybersecurity major is that it helps prepare students for professional security certifications, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) exam. The program also gives students extensive hands-on experience using industry-standard tools in a modern cybersecurity lab.
Explore various cybersecurity certifications:
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
Issuing Organization: GIAC - Global Information Assurance Certification
GCFA Requirements
Details: As an advanced professional-level certification, the CCFP recognizes qualified practitioners who are equipped to lead complex and diverse cyber forensics investigations.
CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
Issuing Organization: (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Professional
CCSP Requirements
Details: Cloud computing and cloud computing security trainings
CISA: Certified Informations Systems Auditor
Issuing Organization: (ISACA) - Information System Audit and Control Association
CISA Requirements
Details: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a globally recognized certification in the field of audit, control and security of information systems.
CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
Issuing Organization: ISACA - Information System Audit and Control Association
CISM Requirements
Details: The intent of the certification is to provide a common body of knowledge for information security management.
CISSP: Certified Information System Security Professional
Issuing Organization: (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP Requirements
Details: The CISSP draws from a comprehensive, up-to-date, global common body of knowledge that ensures security leaders have a deep knowledge and understanding of new threats, technologies, regulations, standards and practices.
CISSP-ISSAP: CISP-Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
Issuing Organization: (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP-ISSAP Requirements
Details: The CISSP-ISSAP certification is for CISSPs who specialize in designing security solutions and providing management with risk-based guidance to meet organizational needs.
CISSP-ISSEP: CISP-Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Issuing Organization: (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP-ISSEP Requirements
Details: The CISSP-ISSEP certification is for CISSPs who specialize in the practical application of systems engineering principles and processes to develop secure systems.
CISSP-ISSMP: CISP-Information Systems Security Management Professional
Issuing Organization: (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Professional
CISSP-ISSMP Requirements
Details: The CISSP-ISSMP certification is for CISSPs who specialize in establishing, presenting and governing information security programs, and demonstrate management and leadership skills.
CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
Issuing Organization: (ISC)² - International Information Systems Security Professional
CSSLP Requirements
Details: This course is designed for professionals who demonstrate a globally recognized level of competence, as defined in a common body of knowledge, by assuring security throughout the software lifecycle.
GIAC: Global Information Assurance Certification (This is an entity that has around 12 certifications in its wing)
Issuing Organization: SANS Institute
GIAC Requirements
Details: (GIAC) is an information security certification entity that specializes in technical and practical certification as well as new research in the form of its GIAC Gold program.
GSEC: GIAC Security Essentials Certification
Issuing Organization: SANS Institute
GSEC Requirements
Details: Targeted toward Security Professionals that want to demonstrate they are qualified for IT systems hands-on roles with respect to security tasks.
Network+
Issuing Organization: CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association
Requirements
Details: Network+ is a certification that is used to measure skill as a network technician: understanding of network hardware, installation and troubleshooting.
Security+
Issuing Organization: CompTIA - Computing Technology Industry Association
Requirements
Details: Security+ is a certification dealing with computer security topics such as cryptography and access control, as well as business-related topics such as disaster recovery and risk management.
CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
Issuing Organization: EC-Council-International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (There are many more private universities and organizations who have certification courses in CEH)
CEH Requirements
Details: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) is a qualification obtained in assessing the security of computer systems, using penetration testing techniques.
Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist
Issuing Organization: Cisco
Requirements: No prerequisites are required; however a thorough understanding of TCP/IP and a working knowledge of CCNA Security is highly recommended.
Details: Designed for professional security analysts and leveraging the features of Cisco and other network security products used today, the Cisco Cybersecurity Specialist certification focuses on the topics of event monitoring, security event/alarm/traffic analysis, and incident response.
RMC: Risk Management Continuity
Issuing Organization: DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute)
ARMC/CRMC: Associate Risk Management Professional/Certified Risk Management Professional
Issuing Organization: DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute)
ARMC/CRMC Requirements: Prerequisite is to complete RMC
McAfee Institute Certifications
Issuing Organization: McAfee Institute
Details: McAfee provides more than 60 different certifications for cybersecurity. The website has the details of all the certifications.
ABCHS: American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
Issuing Organization: Homeland Security
Requirements: Multiple courses/Prerequisites differ according to the certifications.
Details: Provides multiple certifications in cybersecurity and information assurance