Certifications

Cybersecurity Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH, and More

A degree and a certification do different jobs. Compare the credentials cybersecurity graduates earn, and check which degree rules apply before you pick a program.

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Credentials

Cybersecurity Credentials Compared

Who issues each credential, whether it needs a degree, and how many programs we track that state preparation for it.

Certifications for cybersecurity graduates
CredentialIssued ByDegree Rule TodayPrograms Stating Prep
CompTIA Security+CompTIA34
ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)ISC2No degree required24
ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)ISC25
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)ISACA4
EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)EC-Council14
CompTIA CySA+CompTIA7
Certifying bodies' own pages, retrieved October 7, 2026; program counts from school pages

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