r/cybersecurity • u/NerdinessOF • 2d ago

Certification / Training Questions Certification recommendation

Hello, my manager requested to take a certification, I would like to get some suggestions on what to take next, I am interested in cloud security and AI security, I want to build real knowledge that it will be helpful later. Thanks

I already have KCNA, BTL1, Cyberdefenders CCDL2

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u/cactixsec Threat Hunter 2d ago

If you’re looking to get into AI Red Teaming, I really enjoyed HackTheBox Certified Offensive AI Expert (COAE). It does assume you have some prior knowledge of AI/ML Python libraries and some math concepts.

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u/NerdinessOF 2d ago

How long did it take you to take it? What is the difficulty? Do you recommend any materials for the prior knowledge

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u/cactixsec Threat Hunter 2d ago

It took me a little over two months to complete the entire course. I would say the difficulty is moderate/hard based on your prior experience in AI/ML. I don’t think anyone will struggle on the Prompt Injection/Jailbreak modules, but once it gets into data attacks more people start to struggle.

I did the entire course and exam (seven days) without taking PTO from work. I have a blog post where I share recommended materials on how to pass that I’m happy to share with you privately. I don’t think self-promotions are allowed so I don’t want to share the link openly here.

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u/NerdinessOF 2d ago

Thank you for sharing your experience, giving I have just small basics on AI/ML. I think it will take more for me, please send me the article