Date: 10/09/2012
Version: 0.1
By: Albert van der Sel


Some possible Security Certifications (not complete):

1. General Certifications (Management Level and/or Technical Level):

1. CompTIA Security+: CompTIA Security+ Professionals who are knowledgeable in a wide range of technical aspects in the field of security More info..
2. CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker Individuals who understand all hacking principles, in order to secure systems and networks. More info..
3. SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner Ideal for divers IT personnel who require a profound understanding of security but do not have
information security as a primary part of their job description.
More info..
4. CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional Professionals who defines the architecture, design, management
and/or controls that assure the security of business environments.
More info..
5. CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Individuals competent in incorporating security into each phase of the software lifecycle. More info..
6. GIAC: Global Information Assurance Certification. Here, multiple catagories exists, and many certifications can be achieved,
like: GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, GPEN, GCFW, GWAPT, GCWN, GAWN, GCUX, GISF, GCED, GXPN and others.
More info..
7. GCFA: GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst Individuals aquire core skills with respect to computer forensics. More info..
8. CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Individual who manages designs, and oversees and assesses an enterprises information security. More info..
9. CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor. Individuals who have knowledge, skills, experience and credibility to leverage standards,
manage vulnerabilities, ensure compliance, offer solutions, institute controls
and deliver value to the enterprise.
More info..
10. CGEIT: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT Individuals who have knowledge of enterprise IT governance principles and practices. More info..
11. CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control Individuals who are capable of IT and enterprise risk management More info..
12. CPP: Certified Protection Professional Individuals who can manage complex security issues that threaten people and the assets of corporations,
governments, and public and private institutions.
More info..
13. CSFA: CyberSecurity Forensic Analyst Individuals having thorough and sound forensic examination of a computer system and other digital/electronic devices. More info..
14. Vendor: Vendor specific security certifications. Many Vendors/Manufacturers promote their own security certification programs,
like Cisco, Microsoft, Database vendors, Firewall manufacturers, and many others.
See Vendor Site