Resources

Grow your cybersecurity career

Certifications and reading our community recommends for building skills and moving forward in the field.

Certifications

Industry certifications worth exploring as you plan your next step.

Security+ CompTIA Security+
CEH Certified Ethical Hacker
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM Certified Information Security Manager
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

Recommended reading

Books on security thinking, cybercrime and the human side of security.

Inside the Security Mind: Making the Tough Decisions Kevin Day View book →
Cyber Fraud: Tactics, Techniques & Procedures Rick Howard View book →
Security Mom: An Unclassified Guide to Protecting Our Homeland and Your Home Juliette Kayyem View book →
Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime Brian Krebs View book →
The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security Kevin Mitnick & William L. Simon View book →

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