Cybersecurity certifications come from a wide range of vendors and governing bodies. Some are vendor-neutral and recognized across every sector of the industry. Others are tied to specific platforms, tools, or environments. This page covers every vendor whose certifications are reviewed on CyberTrainingGuide.org, with links to each vendor’s dedicated coverage page.
Certification Vendors
CompTIA
CompTIA produces some of the most widely recognized vendor-neutral certifications in the industry. Their exams span entry-level through advanced and are accepted across government, private sector, and DoD-aligned roles.
ISC2
ISC2 is the organization behind CISSP, one of the most recognized credentials in information security. They also offer associate-level and specialized certifications across cloud, healthcare, and secure software development.
Microsoft
Microsoft’s certification program covers security, identity, compliance, and cloud administration across the Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystems. Their security-focused exams align closely with enterprise and government environments.
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS certifications validate cloud architecture, security, and operations skills within the AWS platform. The security-specific credential is widely pursued by cloud engineers supporting commercial and federal workloads.
EC-Council
EC-Council develops certifications focused on ethical hacking, penetration testing, and offensive security skills. Their credentials are commonly found in roles that require active threat simulation and red team knowledge.
ISACA
ISACA certifications target governance, risk, audit, and information security management. They are widely held by professionals in compliance-heavy industries and those moving into security leadership roles.
GIAC
GIAC certifications are produced by the SANS Institute and are among the most technically rigorous credentials available. They cover a broad range of specializations including incident response, digital forensics, penetration testing, and cloud security.
Cisco
Cisco’s certification program covers networking and security from associate through expert level. The CCNA and CCNP Security tracks are common requirements for infrastructure and network security roles.
Offensive Security
Offensive Security develops hands-on, exam-based certifications focused on penetration testing and exploit development. Their credentials require demonstrated practical skill rather than multiple choice testing.