My Cybersecurity Certification Roadmap

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Foundational Certifications

GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT)

The GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies (GFACT) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of essential foundational cybersecurity concepts. GFACT-certified professionals are familiar with practical skills in computers, technology, and security fundamentals that are needed to kickstart a career in cybersecurity.

Achieved: Nov 2024

GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)

The GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) certification validates a practitioner's knowledge of information security beyond simple terminology and concepts. GSEC certification holders are demonstrating that they are qualified for hands-on IT systems roles with respect to security tasks.

Achieved: Feb 2025

Intermediate Certifications

GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH)

The GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH) certification validates a practitioner's ability to detect, respond, and resolve computer security incidents using a wide range of essential security skills. GCIH certification holders have the knowledge needed to manage security incidents by understanding common attack techniques, vectors and tools, as well as defend against and respond to such attacks when they occur.

Target: May 2025

Beginner Certifications

Wiz Certified Cloud Fundamentals

Wiz Certified Cloud Fundamentals

Target: Aug 2025

Specialized Certifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

Introduction to AWS Services.

Target: Dec 2025

AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Validates expertise in AWS security services and implementations

Target: Jan 2026

Advanced Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Demonstrate key skills to configure, manage, secure, and administer key professional functions in Microsoft Azure.

Target: Feb 2026