Certifications & Credentials

Professional certifications, ongoing studies, and planned credential roadmap

Current Certifications

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Issuing Organization
ISC2
Date
2025
CER0 CyberSecurity
Issuing Organization
Georgia Southern University / (NSA)
Date
2024
Certified Forklift Operator
Issuing Organization
Amazon
Date
2023

Currently Pursuing

In Progress
CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
Expected Completion: June 2025
75%
Complete

Comprehensive networking certification covering network fundamentals, security, automation, and programmability. This certification validates skills in network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation.

Overall Progress75%
Network Fundamentals90%
Network Access85%
IP Connectivity80%
IP Services75%
Security Fundamentals70%
Automation & Programmability65%

Study Resources & Methods

• Cisco NetAcad Courses
• Packet Tracer Labs
• CBT Nuggets Training
• Boson ExSim Practice Tests
• Hands-on Lab Environment
• Study Groups & Forums

Certification Roadmap

2025 Q2
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA

Foundation-level cybersecurity certification covering threats, vulnerabilities, cryptography, identity management, and risk management.

Preparation Status
Study materials acquired, beginning preparation
2025 Q3
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
EC-Council

Advanced penetration testing and ethical hacking certification, validating skills in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Preparation Status
Practical experience building, formal study planned
2025 Q4
AWS Security Specialty
Amazon Web Services

Specialized AWS certification focusing on cloud security, incident response, logging, and monitoring in AWS environments.

Preparation Status
AWS fundamentals solid, security focus needed
2026
CISSP
ISC2

Advanced cybersecurity management certification requiring 5 years experience. Covers security and risk management, asset security, and security architecture.

Experience Requirement
2+ years relevant experience, 3 more needed

Continuous Learning & Development

Hands-on Platforms
Practical skill development through labs and challenges
TryHackMe
Daily Practice
HackTheBox
Weekly Challenges
VulnHub
VM Challenges
OverTheWire
Wargames
Professional Development
Industry knowledge and networking
SANS Training
Webinars
ISC2 Webinars
CPE Credits
Local ISACA Chapter
Member
Cybersecurity Conferences
Attending