CERTIFICATIONS
Credential Arsenal
A structured certification path from foundational credentials to expert-level recognition.
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
2024
Entry-level cybersecurity credential and my first global cert. Validates security fundamentals, risk concepts, and incident response principles.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
2024
8-course program covering threat detection, network security, Python automation for security, SIEM tools, and Linux for security analysts.
Alberta Security Guard License
2023
Valid Alberta Security Guard License. Demonstrates regulatory compliance, physical security operations, and incident reporting standards.
TryHackMe SOC Level 1
50+ labs
Hands-on SOC analyst training covering alert triage, SIEM operations, network analysis, threat intelligence, and incident response.
CompTIA Security+ SY0-701
2025
Industry-standard security certification. Covers threats, vulnerabilities, architecture, identity management, risk management, and cryptography.
CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003
2026 Target
Cybersecurity Analyst certification covering threat detection, analysis, and response. Direct path to SOC Tier 2 readiness.
CompTIA CASP+ / CSAP
Long-term
Advanced security practitioner: security architecture, risk management, enterprise operations. Aligns with Security Engineer target role.
CISSP
5-year goal
Gold standard security certification. Requires 5 years experience. Aligns with Security Architect long-term target.