Why Certification Matters

In a world fraught with security threats, the need for skilled and knowledgeable information security professionals has never been greater. Your experience in the field is an important component of your value to an employer. But experience isn’t enough. Employers need something quantifiable and verifiable to show them you have the expertise they need. Certification by a respected accreditation organization is becoming indispensable to the information security professional.

Positions in many large corporations and governmental agencies worldwide now require certification, and credentialed practitioners have a higher earning potential and greatly expanded career opportunities.

Moreover, being certified makes a statement about who you are. You’ll be recognized as a knowledgeable, serious, dedicated professional – part of a globally recognized family of information professionals.

How IT Security Group Can Help You

When it comes to educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers, IT Security Group is acknowledged as the global, not-for-profit leader. Our reputation has earned our certifications and world-class educational programs recognition as the Gold Standard of the industry.

Your IT Security Group credential will give you the education, the networking opportunities, and the career support that you need in today’s information security industry. And withIT Security Group certification, you’ll have access to our full spectrum of global resources, industry newsletters, inside informational activities, private forums and peer networking, mentoring and sponsoring, research and teaching, and a wealth of ongoing information security opportunities at your fingertips.

What’s more, as a member of IT Security Group you’re automatically eligible for deep discounts on valuable information security textbooks, conference sessions, educational materials, and industry publications.