Security · Skills roadmap
Cybersecurity Engineer certifications
Detect, respond to and prevent attacks, and help every team build securely.
- 36 to 60 weeks to job-ready, part time
- 35 lessons across 18 skills
- 12 portfolio projects
Certifications help you pass a CV screen; projects get you hired. We list only current exams, checked on the vendor's own site, with the date we checked.
Beginner · Recommended
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
CompTIA
The most widely requested entry-level security certification
Entry-level security concepts, threats, architecture, operations and governance.
- Access
- Security+ V8 is expected on or around 17 November 2026. If you start now, check which version you will sit.
- Checked
- Sept 2026 on the vendor's page
Beginner · Optional
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity CC
ISC2
A low-cost entry certification that covers the fundamentals employers ask for.
Entry-level credential covering security principles, incident response, access control, network security and security operations. No work experience required.
- Checked
- Sept 2026 on the vendor's page
Advanced · Optional
AWS Certified Security, Specialty SCS-C02
Amazon Web Services
For cloud security roles on AWS
Securing workloads on AWS. 65 questions in 170 minutes.
- Cost
- USD 300
- Checked
- Sept 2026 on the vendor's page
Advanced · Optional
OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP+) OSCP+
OffSec
A demanding hands-on exam for those specialising in penetration testing.
24-hour proctored hands-on penetration testing exam with standalone machines and an Active Directory set.
- Cost
- USD 1,749 course and exam bundle, or USD 1,699 exam only
- Validity
- The OSCP+ designation expires after 3 years; OSCP itself does not expire
- Checked
- Sept 2026 on the vendor's page