Security University offers the Q/ISP (Qualified Information Security Professional) certification program, which has been providing hands-on cybersecurity training and certifications since 1999. The program includes multiple specialized certifications: Q/EH (Ethical Hacking), Q/SA (Security Analysis), Q/PTL (Penetration Testing Lead), Q/FE (Forensic Examiner), and Q/ND (Network Defense). The Q/ISP certification focuses on performance-based, tactical hands-on security skills that qualify and validate cybersecurity professionals. The program emphasizes practical application through daily hands-on assessments, realistic practical final exams including penetration tests with detailed reporting requirements, and exposure to both open and closed source security tools. The training curriculum uses a graduated approach with incremental learning, requiring students to retain and apply foundational skills in advanced scenarios. The program covers topics including network defense, penetration testing, exploitation, digital forensics, and software security. All Security University performance-based classes have earned CNSS (Committee on National Security Systems) highest non-academic approval. The institution is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Students who earn Q/ISP certification must adhere to a Code of Ethics and maintain their tactical security skills knowledge and proficiency. The certification is designed to prove professionals are "qualified" and validated for their job roles, not just certified.