The year 2017 marked another milestone for information security: more breaches, bigger losses, more coverage and more jobs and opportunities for IT and programming professionals. By the end of 2017, according to a Cyber Seek report the number of cybersecurity job openings in the India stands at just over 2,000. Projections continue to be robust further out: CSO expects that number to hit 5,000 by 2021, with more than 3 million cybersecurity jobs open for the rest of the world that same year.

When evaluating prospective InfoSec candidates, employers frequently look to certification as an important measure of excellence and commitment to quality. We examined five InfoSec certifications we consider to be leaders in the field of information security today:

• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
• GSEC: SANS GIAC Security Essentials
• CEH: Certified Ethical Hacker
• CompTIA Security+

If you're serious about advancing your career in the IT field and are interested in specializing in security, certification is a great choice. It's an effective way to validate your skills and show a current or prospective employer that you're qualified and properly trained.

Redback will offer local, national, and international participants a casual and social learning environment designed to present a “holistic” security view, as well as the opportunity to network with peers and fellow enthusiasts in a relaxed setting.