Seeking Security Certifications

Information technology professionals are looking to security-themed certifications as they plot their next career moves, according to a new study by trade group CompTIA.

The survey of more than 1,500 IT workers found that 37 percent intend to pursue a security certification over the next five years. Another 18 percent of IT workers said they will seek ethical hacking certifications during that time period, while 13 percent said they will seek forensics certification. IT workers also noted that they will seek new certifications over the next five years in areas including green IT, health care IT, mobile and software-as-a-service.

While the survey did not target federal IT workers specifically, the results may prove useful for government tech professionals in determining what certifications to seek to remain competitive during the next five years. As federal IT workers, what certifications do you plan to pursue?