Cyber Security Diaries from StationX
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Cyber Security Diaries from StationX
I Ranked Every Beginner Cyber Security Cert | EP 25
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After 30 years of hiring cybersecurity professionals, I've ranked every beginner cert by what it's actually worth — hiring power, knowledge, cost, and whether it's worth your time.
Seven certs evaluated from the hiring manager's side of the desk. Some are worth every penny. Some are stepping stones. Some are a complete waste of your money. Here's the honest tier list — and the one mistake 96% of certified people make that kills their job search.
📺 CHAPTERS
0:00 - Ranking Beginner Cybersecurity Certifications
0:38 - C Tier: Microsoft SC-900 Awareness Badge
1:52 - EC-Council CCT: Hands-On but Unknown
3:25 - B Tier: ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
5:30 - Cisco CCNA Cybersecurity for SOC Analysts
7:26 - Warning: AI Is Automating SOC Tier 1
8:00 - A Tier: ISC2 SSCP and CISSP On-Ramp
9:44 - GIAC GSEC: Best Cert if Employer Pays
11:19 - S Tier: CompTIA Security+ Top Pick
13:07 - Security+ Limitations and Home Labs
14:14 - Free Certification Matchmaker Tool
14:40 - Why 96% of Certified People Never Get Hired
15:48 - Final Recommendations by Career Path
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