Check Point / Network Security
Exam certificationIntermediate
Check Point Certified Security Administrator R82
USD 300156-215.82 exam
Useful for day-to-day Check Point gateway administration.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Security policy administration
- Security gateway configuration
- Monitoring and threat prevention
Starting knowledge
No required exam prerequisites; Unix/Linux, Windows and TCP/IP knowledge are recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Check Point-issued product certification.
Price scope
Official exam prep guide lists $300; price can vary by region and testing center. Confirm at Pearson VUE registration.
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Check Point / Network Security
Exam certificationAdvanced
Check Point Certified Security Expert R82
USD 300156-315.82 exam
Extends administration into complex design and troubleshooting.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Complex security environment design
- Deployment and implementation
- Troubleshooting
Starting knowledge
Must have passed a CCSA exam at R8x or newer; the CCSA can be expired. Practical experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Check Point-issued advanced product certification.
Price scope
Official exam prep guide lists $300; price can vary by region and testing center. Confirm at Pearson VUE registration.
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Cisco / Networking
Exam certificationFoundation
Cisco Certified Network Associate
USD 300One 200-301 CCNA exam
A practical networking foundation for infrastructure and security roles.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Network fundamentals and IP services
- Security fundamentals
- Automation concepts
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites.
Recognition / evidence
Cisco CCNA is within Cisco's ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Training is separate; confirm local checkout pricing.
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Cisco / Networking
Exam certificationAdvanced
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise
USD 700Core exam plus one concentration exam
Supports deeper enterprise network design and operation.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Enterprise network infrastructure
- Network assurance and security
- A chosen enterprise networking specialty
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites; a core exam and one concentration exam are required.
Recognition / evidence
CCNP Enterprise is within Cisco's ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Calculated from the official $400 ENCOR core and $300 concentration exam fees; training and retakes are separate.
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Cloud Security Alliance / Cloud Security
Course / trainingFoundation
CCSK v5 Free Prep Kit
FreeFree preparation resources
Provides official self-study material before choosing paid training.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cloud security domains
- Governance and controls
- Cloud risk concepts
Starting knowledge
General security and cloud familiarity helps.
Recognition / evidence
Preparation kit only; downloading or studying it does not award CCSK.
Price scope
The CCSK examination is a separate paid product.
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Cloud Security Alliance / Cloud Security
Exam certificationIntermediate
Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge v5
USD 445Exam and chatbot token with two attempts
A vendor-neutral cloud security knowledge assessment.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cloud security architecture
- Identity and data security
- Cloud governance and operations
Starting knowledge
Review the v5 prep kit and syllabus; formal experience prerequisites are not asserted here.
Recognition / evidence
CSA-issued exam-based certificate; distinct from a course completion certificate and from ISC2 CCSP.
Price scope
Official page provides two test attempts usable within two years; instructor-led preparation is separate.
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edX / HarvardX / Foundations
Course / trainingFoundation
HarvardX CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity
FreeFree course/audit route
Explains cybersecurity decisions for technical and nontechnical learners.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Accounts and data protection
- Systems and software security
- Privacy and risk awareness
Starting knowledge
Designed as an introduction.
Recognition / evidence
Harvard-authored course; its completion/verified certificates are course credentials, not professional exam certifications.
Price scope
Harvard offers a free CS50 completion certificate after assessed work; the optional edX verified certificate has a separate fee not verified here.
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Google Cloud / Cloud Computing
Exam certificationIntermediate
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer
USD 125Standard certification exam
Supports operational familiarity with Google Cloud.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cloud deployment and operations
- Access and security configuration
- Service monitoring
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites; practical Google Cloud experience is recommended.
Recognition / evidence
Google Cloud-issued role-based certification.
Price scope
Tax applies where required; the renewal exam has a different purchase basis.
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Google Cloud / Cloud Security
Exam certificationSpecialist
Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer
USD 200Certification exam
Focused on designing and maintaining secure Google Cloud workloads.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Identity and access controls
- Data and network protection
- Threat monitoring and compliance
Starting knowledge
No formal prerequisites; Google recommends 3+ years of industry experience including over 1 year with Google Cloud.
Recognition / evidence
Google Cloud-issued professional role certification.
Price scope
Plus tax where applicable; preparation is separate.
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ISC2 / Cloud Security
Exam certificationAdvanced
Certified Cloud Security Professional
USD 599Standard exam registration — Americas
Connects cloud implementation with security governance.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Cloud architecture and data security
- Cloud platform and application security
- Cloud operations and compliance
Starting knowledge
Qualifying experience and endorsement are required for full certification; an active CISSP can substitute for the experience requirement.
Recognition / evidence
CCSP is within ISC2's ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Training and annual maintenance fees are separate; regional prices and taxes vary.
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ISC2 / Foundations
Exam certificationFoundation
Certified in Cybersecurity
USD 199Standard exam registration — Americas
A foundational credential for entering cybersecurity.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- Security principles
- Access control and network security
- Security operations
Starting knowledge
No professional experience requirement.
Recognition / evidence
CC is within ISC2's ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation scope.
Price scope
Regional pricing and taxes vary. Promotional eligibility may differ; $50 annual maintenance fee is separate.
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Oracle University / Cloud Computing
Exam certificationFoundation
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate
FreeOfficial foundational learning path and test attempt
A low-cost introduction to the Oracle cloud ecosystem.
Curriculum, prerequisites & recognition
What you learn
- OCI core services
- Cloud security and access concepts
- Cost and service management
Starting knowledge
Oracle states no prior technical background is required.
Recognition / evidence
Oracle-issued foundational cloud certification.
Price scope
Oracle's official cost article states the foundational learning path and exam attempt are free; optional lab subscriptions are separate.
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