Beginner to Advanced Cybersecurity Certifications: A Global Roadmap

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If you’re building a career in cybersecurity or planning your next move, here’s a clear path of certifications—from entry-level to expert. Each cert helps you grow in your career, improve your knowledge, and stand out in job applications.

Entry-Level Certifications

1. CompTIA Security+ – Covers foundational security concepts.

  1. Microsoft SC-900 – Focuses on security, compliance, and identity fundamentals.

Intermediate Certifications

  1. CompTIA CySA+ – For threat detection and analysis.
  2. EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) – Teaches penetration testing.

5. Microsoft SC-200 – Security Operations Analyst certification.

Advanced Certifications

  1. Offensive Security OSCP – Hands-on penetration testing certification.
  2. (ISC)² CISSP – Gold standard for security professionals.

8. ISACA CISM – Focuses on security management.

You Should Know:

1. How to Prepare for Security+

  • Study domains: Threats, Attacks, & Vulnerabilities (24%)
  • Practice with:
    nmap -sV target.com  Basic network scanning
  • Use TryHackMe or Hack The Box for hands-on labs.

2. CEH Lab Setup

  • Install Kali Linux and practice:
    sudo apt update && sudo apt install metasploit-framework
  • Run a basic exploit:
    msfconsole
use exploit/multi/handler
set payload windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp
set LHOST your_ip
exploit

3. OSCP Exam Tips

  • Master Buffer Overflows:
    gdb -q vulnerable_program
run $(python -c 'print "A"500')
  • Learn Privilege Escalation:
    sudo -l  Check sudo permissions
find / -perm -4000 2>/dev/null  Find SUID files

4. CISSP Study Strategy

  • Focus on Security & Risk Management (15%)
  • Use Sunflower CISSP PDF for quick revision.

What Undercode Say:

Cybersecurity certifications validate skills but real-world practice is key. Always:
– Test in a lab before real engagements.
– Automate repetitive tasks with Bash/Python.
– Stay updated with CVE databases:

curl https://cve.mitre.org/data/downloads/allitems.csv

For Windows security, learn:

Get-NetTCPConnection | Where-Object {$_.State -eq "Established"}  Check active connections

Prediction:

The demand for cloud security (AWS/Azure) and AI-driven threat detection will rise. Certifications like CCSP and SANS GIAC will gain more value.

Expected Output:

A structured cybersecurity certification roadmap with practical commands and exam strategies.

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