Cybrary vs. Pentester Academy

Hi all,
I'm busy moving into a more security-focussed role (from a cloud architect role), and I'm pushing hard to get my security certification and experience ramped up, specifically in the space of cloud security. I'm considering joining either Cybrary or Pentester Academy, specifically for the guided labs. At this point I haven't really settled on a specific specialization, i.e. pen testing, SOC analysis, general consulting, etc. and I'm sort of testing the water in terms of further development.
Can anyone recommend one over the other, and why? I'm currently preparing for my CCSP and will likely attempt it at the end of this month, from where I will decide what's next. I recently passed my CCSK v4 and AZ-500 exams as well, as some context.
Suggestions on any other quality resources also very welcome.
TIA
I'm busy moving into a more security-focussed role (from a cloud architect role), and I'm pushing hard to get my security certification and experience ramped up, specifically in the space of cloud security. I'm considering joining either Cybrary or Pentester Academy, specifically for the guided labs. At this point I haven't really settled on a specific specialization, i.e. pen testing, SOC analysis, general consulting, etc. and I'm sort of testing the water in terms of further development.
Can anyone recommend one over the other, and why? I'm currently preparing for my CCSP and will likely attempt it at the end of this month, from where I will decide what's next. I recently passed my CCSK v4 and AZ-500 exams as well, as some context.
Suggestions on any other quality resources also very welcome.
TIA
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I don't think anyone can recommend a job that you will be doing on a day-to-day basis. It's like me telling you what options on the new 2020 Chevrolet Corvette you should purchase on your car (that you'll be paying for).
I don't remember how I felt about Pentester Academy at one point in life when I had a subscription. So, I can't give an honest review on it at this moment in time. What I will say is follow your heart. If you don't know what you want to specialize in nobody else can tell you what to specialize in.
Personally I don't think the 39 a month for pen tester academy is expensive. I pay more for LinkedIn Premium a month
Well considering that Cybrary is an aggregate of many courses/instructors, whereas I believe Pentester academy is just from one (well-regarded) source, you're likely to get some solid training in Cybrary and also some crap.
That said, I'm surprised how much cloud security stuff is on Linux Academy these days, which I've recently discovered. But LA may be a bit too lite on pentesting/SOC analysis for your needs. Why not pick and choose a specific course or two from both Cybrary and then Pentester Academy?
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Thanks. The request for a recommendation was more towards a training provider rather than a role, that one I'll figure out myself. I agree, it's not too much, I'm just fishing for opinions
I used to be a member there, haven't thought of that, will check it out, thanks.
I'll check it out, thanks for the recommendation.
Cybrary, probably has some CCSP courses.
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