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Cybersecurity certifications are basically evergreen investments in technical expertise and knowledge. The scope of security-related challenges has greatly expanded in recent years as IT organizations have integrated mobile devices, cloud-connected applications and support for the Internet of Things into their day-to-day operations.

Indeed, the recent RSA Security conference in San Francisco illustrated how significant cybersecurity issues have become for today's enterprises. The show set a record for number of vendors and total attendance, with 43,000 professionals present, and yet there was no clear consensus on which problems were high-priority, nor on which specific tools were best suited to solving them.

The Internet of Things is one of the biggest opportunities in the history of computing. According to Business Insider Intelligence, there could be 34 billion devices connected to the internet by 2020, up from only 10 billion in 2015. Nearly $6 trillion might be spent on IoT solutions between 2016 and 2021, with businesses, government organizations and consumers all investing heavily in the hardware and software that enables new connections and services to thrive.

One of the top-motivating reasons to pursue an IT certification - besides the considerable skill earned - is the promise of a bigger paycheck. It's hard to argue with an investment that won't just expand one's knowledge and boost the chance of career advancement, but will improve the financial situation as well.

There are many IT certifications out there to help you develop and prove your technical skills to any employer. But which ones should you prioritize as you look to polish up your resume and adapt to the industry's rapid changes in hardware and software? There are a few that stand out from the pack in terms of how they help you meet today's market demands:

1. Security Breaches Are Not What They Used to Be