Source: CompTIA IT Roadmap
Beginner/Novice
Microsoft MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) Security
Intermediate
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA SMSP (Social Media Security Professionals)
Linux LPIC-1 (Junior Level Linux Professional)
CompTIA Security+
SANS GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification)
SANS GISP (GIAC Information)
Microsoft MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) : Windows Server 2012
Advanced
CompTIA CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
Microsoft MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert): Server Infrastructure
Specialty
EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
EC-Council CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)
EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
EC-Council CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator)
Expert
Cisco CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert)
ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
Citrix CCIA (Citrix Certified Integration Architect)
ISACA CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
ISC2 CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT)