Security Articles
3 articles on Security certifications.
- Jun 8, 2026
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13, 312-50): What's Actually Tested
The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13, exam 312-50) is the best-known offensive security credential. Real cost: about $1,199 for the exam voucher. Real time: 4 hours for 125 questions across 20 hacking domains, now with AI woven in. Most candidates need 6 to 10 weeks.
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Cisco 350-701 SCOR (CCNP Security Core): What's Actually Tested
Cisco 350-701 SCOR is the core exam for CCNP Security and a CCIE Security qualifier. Real cost: $400. Real time: 120 minutes for 90 to 110 questions on firewalls, ISE, VPNs, cloud, and endpoint security. Most candidates need 10 to 14 weeks. Here's the honest overview.
Read more - Jun 5, 2026
CISSP Certification: What's Actually Tested and How Hard It Really Is
The CISSP from (ISC)2 is the gold-standard credential for senior security roles. Real cost: $749. Real format: a 100 to 150 question adaptive exam in 180 minutes, 700 out of 1000 to pass. Most candidates need 3 to 6 months. Here's the honest overview, including the 5-year experience requirement most people miss.
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