Top 4 Certifications to become Cyber Security Analyst 

BTL 1, eCTHP, Splunk Core certified user, Cysa+

Bros out here with the practical stuff I like it

I feel like the security blue team pretty much covers everything including splunk as I continue to read here on their website

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Hey there! Hope all is well, you and I chatted on a previous video. I have a question that’s been stumping me and I hoped that you could help. When it comes to those first certifications and getting your first job, do you recommend this route as you discuss in video more than getting the more well known entry level certs? Sec+ for example. I think it’s well known that the classic big dogs of the certifications are always the Kings and we want to work towards them at some point in our career but I agree that it is important to not obsess over them. Just get working and get your hands dirty. 🍻.

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QQ: would be wise to study Security+ content, and go to Blue Team Level 1 followed by others you suggest? BTW, I've been following your channel for a while and your advice is a great tool and gives a stable and good north compared with many other channels that change the advice every week.

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Using the rare and extreme to deflect

Any certs relating to Operating Systems you suggest before getting a SOC Role? Currently doing Btl1, I have Cysa. I plan to get the other 2 you listed and also another called CCD. I did one interview and was told the only concern with me is the lack of Linux/Windows administration

azure done, sec+ done, now its either btl1 or cdsa. cdsa should be the better but the study material i felt was below par when i tested. so maybe btl1 for now just a little more expensive.. then splunk and ejpt by december. then maybe come back to cdsa...

If you take the Blue team level 1 certification, for the eLearn Security would you take just the certification test or should you do the training by INE. I wouldnt want to have to spend more money to take a course that might go over the same stuff already covered in the Blue team cert

Thank you, also, links would be nice. Cheers.

Hello sir , I have a question: For my current role I have created a dashboard in Splunk from where we analyze cloudwatch log data like how many http status with 4xx or 5xx or 2xx based on time and many filter so can i say I have knowledge in Splunk as security prospects, if not please tell me in short what should I do with Splunk to get industry level security skills. Thankyou

@Unixguy : How many times in your career has the technology, coding, and needed knowledge changed? I'm getting into cyber security as an Army veteran and I hear a lot about knowing this or that, and college degrees, but at my age I have seen computers go from Floppy tech to Zip Drives to Cloud computing. How useful is a college degree or specificity with certain programs in the long term? Serious question.

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Hi, I'm doing PNPT (red team), should I also learn blue team stuff?

I have heard that you will need prior Splunk experience before you embark on the BTL1? So is it really beginner friendly course?

Hey UnixGuy! I've been a big fan of your channel which is super helpful for me! Thank you so much for creating awesome pieces of videos on cybersecurity and helping people break into the space! By the way, I have a question, a bit outside this very topic though. I am currently working on achieving those certs that you recommend in my job hunting endeavor on remote cybersecurity roles. I'm from South Korea, but I always wanted to work remotely for some companies outside my home country. Do you think it is a legit hope to keep going? I used to belong to web development before, more than cyber security. And transitioning into cyber security is my current venture that I wish to achieve.. Do you think my attempt to break into cyber security and work remotely (as a south korean) for a company from other country will work out for me? I would really appreciate your advise and insight❤❤

@unixguy - splunk certification there is a specific cyber security course but you have recommended power user? could you please give differentiation and benefit among them ? because i have to opt

Yesterday, a bootcamp in my region recommend the EC-Council CCT to my friends. Since you didn't mention it in the video, I think its not worth for the time. But my friends seems very interesting about it, can you tell me the pros and cons about it?

With all this said, should we forget Comp TIA security +, and take these more practical exams? Or could one maybe use the materials for similar certs for foundations, then move to these? Could use a mentor, or anyone that is willing to lend advice to an aspiring sec. Analyst. (nobody to do it for me, but direction for some sort of roadmap or path) To prevent going sideways. I started building a lot of projects with python, mostly things I find useful for automation, to get some scripting skills for later on. Have taken some E Learn security courses, passed a Qualy's vulnerability management detection and Response course, and really not sure where to go from here. Only actual cert I have currentl,y is A+ (Which we all know does nothing but help with fundamentals of IT) Thanks!! :)

I just finished the introductory level into cyber security,should I take the Blue team next then plunk?

Suggest some free certifications to start career as beginners

Appreciate the video

The problem with cysa plus you can pass it by just memorizing stuff. I think it is overrated.

Hi new to all Tech. Was going to try for Comptia A+ netework, security. Should I ditch those and go straight for ones mentioned in vid or will employers think I haven’t got enough knowledge

can i skip to the first most popular one after the cyber security professional certificate?

Do you recomend Hack the box soc analys certificacion?

What do u think about the zero to mastery Comptia+ security certificate? Do u recommend it? And this a zero to mastery academy in general? What do you think about it?

What you think about the ISC2 certified in cybersecurity cert? Good for getting entry level job??

What about SANS certification, courses or degrees , which one you recommend?

Surprised you didnt mention the Google course you also recommend?

I just got my Sec+ but I know it’s not enough to land a job I am debating between BTL1 and Cysa+ what should I do ? Any suggestions please !!!!

Is the free Blue team training 1 good enough or do I need to buy the certification for this training

Hey there, hope you are doing well… QQ: I have completed my bachelor’s in Computer Science in (India) and Master’s in cybersecurity in UK….which all certifications is better for me to land a job

Do you recommend all of this in this order or just 1 of these?

Im so confused your videos all mention the google pro cert on coursera should i skip this one now?

Please I've gotten my CC certification, Google Cybersecurity Professional certification and IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional certification. I need advice on the path to take next.

What would be the cost of all these courses in the UK?

I have CySA+ should I do the other ones?

Don’t forget Security+ and CCNA. I help people break into Cybersecurity and these are entry level certifications I recommend in addition to what you said.

I am 38, ex military, and i want to switch from being a Maintenance Controls Engineer, to just starting a new career in cyber security, is the security +, ccst secuirty, and your certs that you mention here, will this be enough to get an entry level job? Or whats a good entry level job and certs?

Beginniner cyber security projects idea Mini project for 3rd year student tell me

Is it recommendable to do Google Certification then BLT cert?

How difficult is the jump from a software developer to cybersecurity?

Is this pathway better than doing the Google cyber cert > CompTIA Sec+ > Labs ?

Where is the training tho for Splunk? Only on Udemy or Pluralsight?

Do you recommend comptia security +?

What about offsec soc 200?

I'm lost....I'm a newbie, how do I start

What to study for blue team in cyber security in bachelor degree

Whats the cost and time frame for these please? you said hands on but also e learning?

I recently earn ISC2 Certified cybersecurity certificate . Isn't that enough to land me an entry-level cybersecurity role?

I am going to start my career I have cysa+ security+ what cert should I go next?

Hi ! Those certificates are paid or free of cost?

I don’t know if doing the course one great is a good start…. Are any of what you recommend free

Is the elearn creditable in USA

What about comptia security+

Are all certificates required or just one of them is enough

2nd certifications is ECIR or ECTHP ?.

Could you please make a video about being Cyber Sec Specialist and Analyst and most importantly what are the certifications for Cyb Sec Specialist beginner Certifications which will play a role in achieving hands-on experience and add value for the career path? Thanks in advance

What about LetsDefend?

Can i do these certifications online? If yes, how? Like is there any specific website or something?

What About Mile 2 Certification ??

Bro I have ibm cyber security analyst professional certificate.i am fresher. I want remote job.tell me about this

What about HTB CDSA

Penetration tester certificate? ?

Is that all are free enrollment courses??

Just passed BTL1 couple days ago. That will pair up with my Sec+ and Net+.

What about the eJPT certification?

Is that certificate are online?? And free??

How about google cybersecurity cert?

How can anyone get this professional certificate and hands on practice.?? I completed udemy compTia++ courses.let me know about trainings and certificate and necessary course

Since I'm trying to get into soc analyst L1 which one is good? splunk splk-1001(splunk core certified user) or splunk splk-1002 (splunk core certified powe user) what is the different between this ?can you tell me ?

Please send the links

When you say practical, hands on skills what does that mean? I know it’s a dumb question sorry 🤣

So these certs gets u a job without a degree or any none tech experience?

Hello. I'm just getting into the Cyber Security Field. Do you reccommend learning comptia Network+ as a beginner or I should jump straight to Security+ then CySA+

Are you iran.ian?

Udemy?

can we this for free with free certificate if yes where help me out

Can you provide the resource to obtain the Splunk Certification?!

Are these courses free??

Hey unixguy can you share free courses for cyber security . I'm still a student and have no experience so I want to start a career in cyber security what are the things I should do. Can you please explain like a road map. And suggest for free courses before attempting any exams.

​@UnixGuy hello,i have 5 years of experience in software engineer (.net technology ) but iam intreated move to cyber security current iam in mnc company please could ​@UnixGuy you suggeest what should i do . For my future career. ​@UnixGuy Which cource is good for move internallly in current company.

any good free one? i'm doing the google cybersecurity certification with financial aid. 400 pounds for BLT1 is impossible for me. My montlhy money is 75 pounds, and I do buy things to survive with that money, so no way I could save some. thanks in advance!

Do I need an expensive laptop to practice cyber Analyst skills so I can gain skills? Like splunk, tryhackme, and things of that nature? Or will a 300-500$ laptop be fine?

Thank you