Need Advice on next cert...

nicolettean

Hey everyone,

Just passed Security+ to get my first certification. I really want to stay with the security route and was wondering what cert should I take next? I was thinking CCNA Security? SSCP? MCSA/MCSE Security? Can any of you recommend what you would do if you were in my situation?

mikey88

CCNA Cyber Ops? It's a newer cert, but it does have that CCNA name recognition. It focuses more on the security analyst duties and working in the SOC. Personally, I decided to take CySA+ instead because it's on the DoD 8570 approved list.

After a few years of experience, go for a higher level/ more specialized track.