Network Security
![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/video-thumbnails/Start-Your-Network-Security-Career-with-ISC2.jpg?h=700&iar=0&w=700&rev=06b769cda13b458a8ff4ae8c1c80b952&hash=CE4B3337C111FC0E3EB266B1CE818EA9&mw=3840)
Network security professionals protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information across the network. They’re expert at applying strategies, processes and technologies that guard against unauthorized access and harm.
ISC2 prepares tomorrow’s network security specialists with a choice of pathways for a rewarding, successful career.
Stand Out as an Expert with SSCP
![](/-/media/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/Certs/SSCP/JPEG/SSCP-304x304.jpg?rev=8a0d65a6bac24321b06697bbd543626f&hash=27138F036C9999B16B6BF81A8C240F2B)
SSCP certification demonstrates that you have the advanced technical skills and knowledge to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure.
Did you know?
- SSCP ranks among the most lucrative certifications for cybersecurity professionals with an annual salary of $98,530 (in U.S.) and $92,410 (globally) – Certification Magazine Salary Survey 75
- SSCP is one of the 10 security certifications to boost your career – Dark Reading
Don’t have the experience required for SSCP Certification? As an ISC2 Candidate, you’ll access free online training and free exam for Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), our premier entry-level certification.
![](/-/media/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certificates/Certificate-Badge-General-ISC2-200x200.png?rev=8b1ef675e4654c41a3532ca535028ab5&hash=667F94C41608FF80E5EF0BEBD37371B5)
ISC2 Certificates
ISC2 Certificates allow you to advance your skills in areas employers are seeking and provide pathways toward gaining the competencies you need for the journey to ISC2 certification.
Our certificates turn a laser focus on the subject matter. And with courseware created on the hottest topics by cybersecurity’s most respected certifying body, you're assured the most current and relevant content. ISC2 Certificates include:
- Cloud Security
- Risk Management
- CISO Leadership
- Healthcare Security
- Security Administration and Operations
- Security Engineering
![](/-/media/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/skill-builders/Network-Security-Skill-Builder-200x200.png?rev=abf488f3edd4400d93374823df87f952&hash=7F2B1BFBE3AEBB51B01E496E583F635A)
ISC2 Network Security Skill-Builders
Stay in front of the hottest topics and trends impacting your current role and your cybersecurity career with ISC2 Network Security Skill-Builders, created by industry experts and available now on demand. Develop new skills to help manage access controls and network security, and learn how to operate and configure network-based security devices.
More Resources for You
![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/slider/MAR-Areas-of-Focus-eBook-Internal-Banner-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=cd693090522142708ce0b301fbdae97f&hash=398017785B3246A7EDF3154A3B6DE802&mw=1080)
Your Cybersecurity Career Blueprint eBook
Get it Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/slider/MAR-Candidate-Breaking_into_Cybersecurity-Website-Web-Banners-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=0d026319dde94f1a93950630098bf13f&hash=214FEE5A9AA1B708C9EDA80CAEE1EA96&mw=1080)
Breaking into Cybersecurity eBook
Download Now![How You can Become a Cybersecurity Hero](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/Certs/SSCP/MAR-SSCP-Security_Hero-WhitePaper-Internal-Banners-416x416-RB.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=cb469b8f3a554d2b9dad35702139c0bd&hash=6EC134C21BB2E7E54B1D4D4BC2BC6613&mw=1080)
How You Can Become a Cybersecurity Hero White Paper
Download Now![The Ultimate Guide to the SSCP](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/Certs/SSCP/MAR-SSCP-Ultimate-Cover-3D-Banner-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=e523963628b940308515d169e12945bf&hash=D9430D48E9D4968BF8CC5CF4910ABF37&mw=1080)
The Ultimate Guide to the SSCP
Get Your Guide![Are you ready for exam day?](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/Certs/SSCP/MAR-SSCP-Banners-SnapApp-Quiz-Banners-RB_416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=861742d6c5f04c6faeaeb97797d95c49&hash=6C9A5BB1B20AC9F4A90A736B2AE970E5&mw=1080)
Ready for the Exam?
Take the Free Quiz![Test your knowledge with SSCP Flash Cards](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/Certs/SSCP/SSCP-Free-Flashcard-Feature-Banner-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=be413daca6be442c9980fd44f62d7fd8&hash=C7617F72D2C0181738A9847E10A159C4&mw=1080)
Test Your Knowledge with SSCP Flash Cards
Get the Cards![7 Benefits of SSCP to Highly Effective Cybersecurity Practitioners](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/certifications/Certs/SSCP/MAR-SSCP-eBook-7-tips-Feature-Banner-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=f3e5a4f3c2a74707b81192ea63ca679b&hash=79814A490985121C2AFB3AA6F3EBD213&mw=1080)
The 7 Benefits of SSCP eBook
Download NowUpcoming Events
![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-SC-2024-416x416.jpg?h=400&iar=0&w=400&rev=6bc47b2bb8cb4563a06fbbb5124add90&hash=5267E3025910C51FE991B9E1D78E238B&mw=828)
ISC2 Security Congress
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-SECURE-AP-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=a861addb6771478cbbac6953a5cf4dcd&hash=050FD3E5F428D8C05FCFC406495E4D79&mw=1080)
ISC2 SECURE Asia Pacific
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-ISC2-Spotlight-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=8d7c2b1b14db467da29f474acd17a358&hash=041A7075455DFCBF20DB8CB57F193E34&mw=1080)
Future of the Cyber Workforce
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-ISC2-Workshops-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=4fd8fe830fda40d79aa44a74a531c430&hash=E7333F27410D065B4FB0D2E5E3795A11&mw=1080)
Securing AI: Cybersecurity Operations
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-SECURE-London-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=b1031b6c1e0045e89d5f7a265c862776&hash=190A0F78598D96C44EA550ED25BEA138&mw=1080)
ISC2 SECURE London
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-ISC2-Spotlight-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=8d7c2b1b14db467da29f474acd17a358&hash=041A7075455DFCBF20DB8CB57F193E34&mw=1080)
How 2024 Changed the Future of Cybersecurity
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-ISC2-Workshops-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=4fd8fe830fda40d79aa44a74a531c430&hash=E7333F27410D065B4FB0D2E5E3795A11&mw=1080)
Securing AI: Cybersecurity Strategy
Register Now![](https://media.isc2.org/-/jssmedia/Project/ISC2/Main/Media/events/EVENTS-SECURE-DC-416x416.jpg?h=416&iar=0&w=416&rev=ad8940352ec04469af45df7608e3a475&hash=C3F9CB05081595A00F75FC6E63508247&mw=1080)