Top IT Security Certifications 2014

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By S. Sotans
CareersandEducation.com
April 29, 2014

Best IT Security Certifications 2014: the 10 top paying

The global threat to core IT infrastructure by hackers has created the 
conditions for security certification skills. When enterprise systems 
networks are violated by way of internet service providers (ISP) or 
unauthorized access to designated user login credentials, operations may 
result in failure. For professionals working in the IT administration and 
engineering fields, the risk of violations to core infrastructure and data 
has opened the door for new opportunities in IT security certification. 
The best information technology security certifications available to IT 
professionals in 2014, are also top paying roles in the field of 
enterprise systems management.

Entry level training for a Security+ certification is the first level of 
training for IT security qualification. Security+ and SSCP are preface 
CISSP, CISA, and CASP certification. The U.S. National Security Agency 
(NSA) and Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) both recognize 
Cisco Company security training courses meeting certification standards in 
different areas of IT security. Increase IT enterprise systems efficiency 
with security certification. Professionals can train with Cisco or other 
accredited source for meeting certification requirements. Earning 
potential for most tech security certification is over $100,000 per year.

If you are a CIO, information systems engineer, or entry level IT 
administration professional, the potential offered in certification has 
never been better. By training in an IT security certification program, 
technical professionals receive the education and specialized skills they 
require to design, maintain, analyze, and govern core IT enterprise 
systems infrastructure. For IT network administrators, security is an 
essential element of continuing education. Certification in information 
technology security measures ensures that IT operations are controlled 
with the appropriate measures to ward against hacking or other systems 
attack.


Here are the top paying IT security certifications for 2014:

1. CISSP Security Professional Certification -- $103,299
Due to the rapid rise in the frequency, scope and complexity of 
cyber-attacks, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional 
(CISSP) security training has emerged as one of the main IT security 
certifications sought by major enterprises and government agencies. CISSP 
covers the ten vital IT security domains (i.e. disaster recover, network 
security, risk management, security architecture and operations, and 
software development security).

2. CCNA Security Certification -- $150,000
Cisco CCNA Security certification meets courses meets NSA and CNSS 4011 
training standards. Certified IT security administrators are qualified to 
assist federal agencies and private sector entities in development of 
security plans to protect defense and aid information. The CCNA 
certification covers the identification of system vulnerabilities, 
investigation and documentation of system security technologies and 
policies, and the analysis and evaluation of system security technologies.

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