CISO Survey: Do companies pay for Security Certifications

The results of the Survey:

A majority of companies (91%) pay for all or part of certifications.  Only 18% of companies required employees to pay back costs if they leave the company within a reasonable time.  The majority of companies also pay for all or part of CPE costs to maintain the certification.


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Comments on Depends:

• Must pass the test for reimbursement.
• Must be a professional cert/membership for a recognized organization related to their role.

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Comments on Other:

• Must pass the test for reimbursement.
• Repay if leave within 6 months.
• Must be a professional cert/membership for a recognized organization related to their role.

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Are there any other restrictions you have (Expense cap, required by job description, etc.)

• As long as it's within the annual training & education budget for the CISO - there is no restriction
• Must be in the performance work plan for the annual evaluation - we provide guidance of 1 course / conference per person, but it must be in the performance appraisal so it can be assessed.
• Managers use good judgement to ensure certification is relevant to job role
• Must be a professional cert/membership for a recognized organization related to their role.
• Must be relevant to the employee's role and strategic company goals.
• Restricted to $5250 per year.