Survey Says: CISSP and CCSP Among the Most In Demand IT Certifications of 2021

Survey Says: CISSP and CCSP Among the Most In Demand IT Certifications of 2021

The (ISC)² CISSP and CCSP certifications have recently racked up more recognition from global staffing firm Robert Half. The company’s 2021 Technology Salary Guide looked at the trends and skills impacting technology professionals, as well as the most in-demand IT certifications today. The (ISC)² programs were two of the top 15 in demand certifications highlighted in a CRN story on the topic.


Why Are CISSP and CCSP So In Demand?


The COVID-19 pandemic shined an even brighter spotlight on the global cybersecurity workforce shortage. While the industry is making strides to fill the talent gap, the pandemic placed greater emphasis on the need for skilled technology professionals to support critical operations and strategic initiatives, as well as understand the cloud. According to the report by Robert Half, “with more employees working remotely, security experts are needed to help the business defend an extended security perimeter and comply with stringent regulatory mandates.”


The CISSP is the most globally-recognized certification in the information security market, and already has acquired an incredible list of accolades, including being named the most valuable security certification for 2021. This research came from the Information Security Careers Network (ISCN), which surveyed more than 90,000 cybersecurity professionals on LinkedIn.


The broad spectrum of topics covered by the CISSP exam aligns with the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK®), a comprehen ..

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