Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu CC – Certified in Cybersecurity Overview: August 31, 2022. That’s when (ISC)² launched something different in cybersecurity education. Not another expensive barrier to entry, but a genuinely accessible pathway into the field. The CC certification breaks the traditional mold. While most cybersecurity credentials demand years of experience or thousands in […]
Authored by Derrick Jackson & Co-Author Lisa Yu SSCP Certification Overview: PayScale surveyed 553 SSCP certification holders in 2025. Average base salary: $84,000 (PayScale SSCP Salary Data). Not bad for a credential most people haven’t heard of. The Systems Security Certified Practitioner targets a specific niche. You’re not the CISO making boardroom presentations. You’re configuring firewalls. Managing user […]
Author: Derrick D. JacksonTitle: Founder & Senior Director of Cloud Security Architecture & RiskCredentials: CISSP, CRISC, CCSPLast updated 10/07/2025 CISSP Certification Overview CISSP Certification Guide: Requirements, Cost, Salary & How Hard Is It? (2025) Most cybersecurity certifications validate technical skills. CISSP certification does something different. It validates whether you can lead. Whether you understand the business […]
