Erich Winkler (@cybersecerich): "The cert that gets a GRC analyst hired will do nothing for a SOC analyst. The cert that opens doors for a penetration tester is irrelevant to a security engineer. Most certification guides don't tell you this. They just list popular certs and call it advice. I broke it down …"

The cert that gets a GRC analyst hired will do nothing for a SOC analyst.

The cert that opens doors for a penetration tester is irrelevant to a security engineer.

Most certification guides don't tell you this.

They just list popular certs and call it advice.

I broke it down by path so you know exactly what to study and what to skip.

This is how I Explain Cybersecurity Certifications To a Beginner

May 4

8:00 AM