Your Personalized Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap

Based on your career level, focus area, and available study time

Current Career Level: Mid-Level Network Administrator

Focus Area: Network Security

Available Study Time: 10 Hours/Week

1

Foundation security certification that validates the baseline skills necessary to perform core security functions.

2

Focuses on developing security infrastructure, recognizing threats and vulnerabilities, and mitigating security threats.

3

Teaches the latest commercial-grade hacking tools, techniques, and methodologies used by hackers and information security professionals.

4

Advanced-level certification for IT security professionals who are responsible for an organization's information security.

Estimated completion: 8 weeks

Study hours: 80 hours (10 hours/week)

Weekly schedule:

Estimated completion: 12 weeks

Study hours: 120 hours (10 hours/week)

Weekly schedule:

Certification	Difficulty	Prerequisites	Study Hours
CompTIA Security+	Beginner-Intermediate	Network+ recommended	80-100
Cisco CCNA Security	Intermediate	CCNA required	120-150
CEH	Intermediate-Advanced	2 years experience	120-180
CISSP	Advanced	5 years experience	200-300

Network Security Specialist

CompTIA Security+ provides foundational knowledge in implementing security controls and protecting against threats. This certification will validate your ability to identify security risks and implement appropriate solutions.
Network Security Engineer

CCNA Security builds on your network knowledge and focuses specifically on security infrastructure, preparing you for roles that require specialized network security expertise in Cisco environments.

Cyber Security Certification Planner