Cybersecurity Career Guide: From CompTIA Security+ to CISSP
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing fields in IT. We break down the certification path from entry-level Security+ all the way to the industry-leading CISSP.
Sarah Kamau
Computer Pride
With cyber attacks making headlines globally, organisations are investing heavily in security talent. If you're considering a career in cybersecurity, here's your complete certification roadmap.
Entry Level: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)
Time to certify: 2-4 weeks of training
Salary range: KES 80,000 – 180,000/month
Security+ is the gold standard entry-level cybersecurity certification. It covers:
- Network security concepts
- Threat identification and mitigation
- Cryptography basics
- Identity and access management
- Security operations
Mid-Level: EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
Time to certify: 5 days intensive training
Salary range: KES 150,000 – 300,000/month
CEH teaches you to think like a hacker — so you can better defend against them. You'll learn:
- Penetration testing methodologies
- Vulnerability assessment
- Social engineering techniques
- Web application security
Advanced: ISC2 CISSP
Time to certify: 5 days training + extensive self-study
Salary range: KES 300,000 – 600,000/month
Requirement: 5 years of experience in information security
CISSP is the most respected certification in cybersecurity. It's required for senior security roles across the globe.
The Smart Path
We recommend this progression:
- Start with Security+ — build your foundation
- Add a vendor cert — Cisco CyberOps or Palo Alto PCNSA
- Gain experience — 2-3 years in a security role
- Go for CEH — prove your offensive skills
- Earn CISSP — reach the pinnacle of the profession
Train with Us
Computer Pride offers all of these certifications as both classroom and online training. Our cybersecurity instructors hold active certifications and bring real-world experience.
Explore our cybersecurity courses or download the training schedule.