Getting certified in IT compliance and security can open doors for job seekers looking to work in an exciting and ever-evolving industry. IT professionals who specialize in this area often enjoy good pay, job stability, interesting challenges, career advancement opportunities and the ability to stay on top of the latest technologies.
With a growing demand for compliance and security professionals due to an increase in cybercrime across various industries, there has never been a better time to obtain certification in this field.
Prepare for your certification with free, self-paced courses and books. All you need is a library card.
What is compliance and security?
Compliance and security helps companies protect their data from cyber threats while adhering to various laws and regulations.
What training and experience do you need to work in this field?
Working in the field of compliance and security involves a broad range of responsibilities, including ethical hacking, security management and systems auditing.
Ethical hackers use their knowledge of coding, programming, networking and legal regulations to test systems for vulnerabilities. They then determine how these weaknesses could be exploited by malicious actors and recommend making changes before any damage can be done.
Security managers oversee all aspects of information security within organizations. They create policies and procedures to ensure data safety and regulatory compliance.
Systems auditors evaluate systems against industry standards. They may also assess system performance and suggest improvements.
Benefits of certifying in compliance & security
Getting certified in compliance and security shows employers that you’re up-to-date on current security trends and technologies. There are many specialized certification options in this field, allowing you to really stand out when looking for jobs.
Free compliance and security courses
Your library card gives you free access to electronic resources to help prepare you for some of the most in-demand IT certification exams in compliance and security.
Explore these resources to help you ace your IT certification exams. For a streamlined experience, sign into the O'Reilly Learning and/or LinkedIn Learning platforms before selecting the resources below. Best of luck!
Certified Cloud Security Professional
Prepare for the (ISC)² Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification Exam (LinkedIn Learning, 2022)
CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional Preparation (O'Reilly Learning, 2022)
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (O'Reilly Learning, 2023)
Certified Ethical Hacker
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) v.12 (O’Reilly Learning, 2024)
Become an Ethical Hacker (LinkedIn Learning, 2024)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
Prepare for the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certification Exam (LinkedIn Learning, 2022)
CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (O’Reilly, 2024)
Certified Information Security Manager
Prepare for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certification Exam (LinkedIn Learning, 2022)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (O’Reilly Learning, 2024)
Certified Information Systems Auditor
CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor (O’Reilly, 2024)
Prepare for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Exam (LinkedIn Learning, 2021)
Certified Information System Security Professional
Prepare for the ISC2 Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification Exam (LinkedIn Learning, 2022)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional - CISSP (O’Reilly, 2024)
CISSP Crash Course (O'Reilly Learning, 2023)
CompTIA Security+
Prepare for the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Certification (LinkedIn Learning, 2024)
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 (O’Reilly, 2023)
CompTIA Security+ Certification (SY0-701): The Total Course (O’Reilly, 2023)
Compliance and security books
CCSP certified cloud security professional exam guide (2023)
(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional: official practice tests (2022)
(ISC)2 CCSP Certified Cloud Security Professional: official study guide (2022)
CEH v12 certified ethical hacker study guide (2023)
CEH certified ethical hacker exam cram (2022)
CEH certified ethical hacker practice exams (2022)
CRISC certified in risk and information systems control exam guide (2022)
CISM Certified Information Security Manager exam guide (2022)
CISM certified information security manager practice exams (2023)
CISM certified information security manager study guide (2022)
CISA: certified information systems auditor practice exams (2020)
CISSP Passport (2023)
CISSP study guide, 4th ed. (2023/2022)
CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide (2022/2023)
CompTIA Security+ Practice Tests: Exam SY0-701 (2024)
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Exam Cram (2024)
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide (2024)
CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701 (2023/2024)
This blog was written by TPL's Let's Learn Tech team.
