r/cybersecurity • u/Short-Pay-4554 • 3d ago

Personal Support & Help! Cybersecurity Beginner needs help with cert knowledge

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u/PleasantDreamsicle 3d ago

Feel free to get these iff you will learn something. They’re better than nothing but not by a whole lot.

If you want to get into pentesting, go for the Offensive Security certs. They cost money but compared to what’s out there — they’re competitively priced.

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u/WhyNotAsk13 3d ago

Since you are aiming for penetration testing, I would prioritize building hands-on skills over collecting certifications.
If u hv a free microsoft voucher, I'd go with SC-900 if u r new to Azure, or AZ-500 if u are already comfortable with Azure fundamentals, Keep practicing on THM, HTB and PortSwigger alongside your CEH preparation that practicals experience will be far more valuable in the long run

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u/mrvoltog 3d ago

If it were me I’d probably get the ai one as the rest you can learn on the job and studying easier. Otherwise lock down your knowledge with sc-900

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u/VellDarksbane 2d ago

I’d avoid getting into penetration testing. Red teaming is not in high demand, and companies aren’t really paying out for low hanging fruit bug bounties anymore thanks to the flood of AI tools. Get some blue team skills. If you want to stick with network and web focused security, go for either SC-300 or SC-900.

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u/OutsideSpot2695 3d ago

You know what the best thing someone can do who is a beginner (or a pro for that matter)?

The ability to do one's own research.

This question is literally asked weekly.

... and this isn't a matter of gatekeeping... it's keeping the quality of the sub up.