Average pay premium: 10%
Market value increase: 11.1%
EC-Council Certified Cloud Security Engineer (C|CSE)
Candidates for the EC-Council’s Certified Cloud Security Engineer will learn cloud platform security, including modules on cloud storage threats, pen testing, forensics, incident response, and business continuity planning. The program is cloud-agnostic, covering major providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, and will detail 44 of the latest technologies. C|CSE is targeted for professionals who deal with cloud administration, management, and operations who must also contribute to its security, such as network analysts, cybersecurity engineers, and cloud administrators. The four-hour C|CSE exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions, with a 70% pass rate. To qualify for the exam, you must have two years of experience in InfoSec or take the EC-Council’s official training course.
Training fees: C|CSE has a video course for US$718 and an on-demand course with a virtual lab environment for US$749.
Exam fees: US$100 application fee
Average pay premium: 10%
Market value increase: 11.1%
EC-Council Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA)
EC-Council’s Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst takes a holistic approach to addressing cyber threats, enabling candidates to identify threats, report on them, mitigate business risks, and implement advanced strategies. It is ideal for those who deal with cyber threats, such as cybersecurity engineers and analysts. The two-hour exam consists of 50 questions across eight domains, including threat intelligence, data analysis, and threat hunting and detection; candidates must score 70% to pass. To qualify, you must be an adult as defined by your local jurisdiction and have two years of experience in InfoSec or take EC-Council’s official training. Minors must have a letter of parental support and be enrolled in an accredited school.
Training fees: C|TIA offers a video course for US$388 and an on-demand course with lab manual tools for US$250.
Exam fees: US$100 application fee
Average pay premium: 10%
Market value increase: 11.1%
Fortinet Certified Expert in Cybersecurity (FCX)
The Fortinet Certified Expert in Cybersecurity credential covers network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting from a vendor-specific lens. Certification consists of two components: a two-hour exam proctored online or onsite composed of 60 questions that assess Fortinet product knowledge across design scenarios, troubleshooting, and more; and a practical exam, in which candidates must complete 30 tasks across two sessions totaling nine hours. For either component, candidates only receive notification of passing or failure, with no further details. The FCX must be renewed every three years by passing both the written and practical exams. To qualify, you must have professional experience, but Fortinet Training Institute does not specify a minimum number of years.
Training fees: FCX offers sample questions from the FCX written exam (candidates must log in for pricing details) and immersion through partners at different rates.
Exam fees: US$400, written exam
Average pay premium: 10%
Market value increase: 11.1%