Credentials that support roles needing Network security (across vendors)

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These credentials support roles that commonly require this skill. This is an association through shared roles — it does not assert that each exam's objectives directly cover the skill. Always check the official exam objectives.

We start from the roles that commonly require Network security, then list the credentials that support those roles. A credential appears below because it supports at least one role that needs this skill — shown with the exact role(s) that create the link. This is the honest, role-mediated association; it is not a claim about any exam's objectives.

7 credentials across 2 vendors are associated with Network security through shared roles.

Associated credentials by vendor

Cisco

• Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: Network Security Engineer, IT Security Operations Specialist.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate — certification (proctored exam), associate level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: Network Security Engineer.

CompTIA

• CompTIA CySA+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: IT Security Operations Specialist, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer.
• CompTIA Network+ — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: Network Security Engineer, Security Engineer.
• CompTIA PenTest+ — certification (proctored exam), intermediate level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: Penetration Tester.
• CompTIA Security+ — certification (proctored exam), foundation level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: Network Security Engineer, IT Security Operations Specialist, Penetration Tester, Security Engineer.
• CompTIA SecurityX — certification (proctored exam), advanced level.
• Associated through these roles that need Network security: Security Engineer.

Sources

• Cisco — Cisco Certified Network Associate: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/ccna.html
• Cisco — Cisco Cybersecurity Associate Exam and Training: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/cybersecurity/associate/exams-and-training.html
• CompTIA — CompTIA Certifications Catalog: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/
• CompTIA — Network+ Certification: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/network/
• CompTIA — Security+ Certification: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/security/
• National Center for ONET Development — ONET Database: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
• Internal source: role cert curation 2026 06 13

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