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CCSP salary: How much can you make as a cloud security professional?

What's a good CCSP salary? We dive into the salary and job outlook of Certified Cloud Security Professionals. See how much you should make.
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Podcast

Incident Response: What I learned from a hands-on project | Guest Gamuchirai Muchafa

Cyber Work Podcast | 2025

Gamuchirai Muchafa discusses Africa's CyberGirls program, her transition from healthcare to IT and the importance of cybersecurity documentation.
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How to hack an API: A walkthrough | Guest Katie Paxton-Fear

Katie Paxton-Fear gives a walkthrough on how to hack an API and uncover vulnerabilities in shopping apps.
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CompTIA Security+ jobs in 2025: Outlook and career opportunities

Are you considering getting your CompTIA Security+ certification? Learn about the Security+ job outlook and career paths.
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CompTIA Security+ resources: Free books, videos, tests and more!

Want free Security+ training resources? Check out these free videos, guides, books and more from Infosec and CompTIA.
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CompTIA and DoD requirements in 2025: Understanding 8140 vs. 8570

See how DoD 8140 maps to Security+ and other CompTIA certifications and how 8140 is different from DoD 8570.
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CompTIA Security+ continuing education and renewal requirements

Learn about earning CompTIA Security+ continuing education units (CEUs) and how to renew your Security+ certification.
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CISSP certification salary: A comprehensive 2025 salary guide

Discover 2025 CISSP salary trends. See how certification influences cybersecurity earnings and career advancement. Get key insights into salary impacts.
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Podcast

CompTIA CySA+: Your key to cybersecurity analyst roles | Guest James Stanger

James Stanger from CompTIA discusses the importance of the CYSA+ certification, breaking down its domains and explaining how it prepares candidates for hands-on security roles.
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How to get into cybersecurity: Essential skills & entry jobs

Discover how to land cybersecurity jobs with no experience. Infosec guides you through essential skills and certifications for entry-level positions.
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Top 5 cybersecurity certifications for beginners for 2025

Which entry-level cyber security certification is best for your career? Check out our list to find out!
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How to become a cloud security engineer: Job opportunities, skills and more

Explore the career path of a cloud security engineer and learn about the job opportunities, skills, and certifications required to succeed in this field.
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Infosec Institute Announces Gen-AI Fueled Skills Navigator for Custom Learning Plans

Infosec Skills Navigator helps to rapidly create training plans with specific cybersecurity job roles (IDC Link).
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Penetration testing careers 101: Learning and getting certified | Cyber Work Hacks

James Stanger from CompTIA dives into the PenTest+ certification, the critical distinctions between pentesting and hacking, and essential pentesting career skills.
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Should you take the CCSP or SSCP before the CISSP?

Learn about the ISC2 certifications (SSCP, CCSP and CISSP) you should pursue for pivotal systems-focused information security roles.
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SSCP versus CCSP: Cloud security or systems security?

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certifications focus on cloud and systems security.
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CCSP vs. Cloud+: Which certification is better?

Cloud certifications are important these days. Find out if CCSP or Cloud+ is right for you.
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7 top security certifications you should have in 2025

Explore the top 7 security certifications for 2025 that can boost your career in the cybersecurity field.
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Cybersecurity manager certifications compared: CISSP vs. CIPM vs. CISM vs. GSLC

Cybersecurity managers are in demand, but which certification is best for your career? Read this cybersecurity manager certification guide to find out.
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Comprehensive guide to CompTIA Security+ domains (2025)

Master the Security+ domains for the 2024 exam with our in-depth guide. Learn about each domain's focus areas, key concepts, and preparation tips.
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Security+ exam: Your complete SY0-701 preparation guide

Master the latest Security+ exam with our detailed guide. Discover key information, effective study tips and what to expect on the test day.
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Webcast & video

Infosec Skills Navigator: Get customized training plans in seconds using GenAI

Introducing Infosec Skills Navigator, a groundbreaking addition to the Infosec Skills platform that leverages generative AI (GenAI) to create tailored training plans in seconds. All you need is a job description, task list or desired skillset. Skills Navigator handles the rest.
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Incident response procedures: What you need to know for Security+

When cyber incidents happen, you need an incident response plan to protect your organization. Here's what you need to know.
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Podcast

Navigating ISO 27001 and cybersecurity management | Guest Gry Evita Sivertsen

Cyber Work Podcast | 2024

Gry Evita Sivertsen talks about ISO 27001 and explains the ISO 27001 framework and what it's like to be an ISO 27001 auditor on the Infosec Cyber Work Podcast.
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