CERTIFICATIONS
Credential Arsenal
A structured certification path from foundational credentials to expert-level recognition.
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
2024
Entry-level cybersecurity credential — 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 — 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.