The title says it all. I\'m writing this as I wait on the second level of approval from the org, but I got the initial congrats you passed. The test wasn\'t bad at all and I\'m glad I took it even if I was just \"doing things\". Let me just tldr my overall experience and we can call this a day. Why this cert? -------------- Simple answer\...it was free. How was the study material? --------------------------- The material from ISC2 is actually kinda weird. I think they try doing a mix of practical learning by using a coffee shop situation/example to follow along with. Anyway to each their own but I found it boring yet quick. Maybe it works for others. I learned a few new things, but a lot of this was material I knew from previous experience. How was the test? ----------------- It was pretty much the same as the practice test. Actually this format reminds me of the ACT a bit. Eliminate what you know is wrong and then pick the best out of what is left. The thing I also really like about this cert oppose to sec+ is that it taught me more about how cybersec connects across teams. The questions felt more system focused than the sec+ and I like seeing the system. Learning the system was great too because honestly there are some processes at work I never understood until starting this course. This or the Sec+? ----------------- Honestly I don\'t think this is a good question. Sec+ is still asked for more. Always go with the well known cert if your spending money. I think both certs have their place as well. Like I said this one felt like understanding a system (groups of teams) more than anything else, and that can be important context. If you have to make a choice on your dime to better further your career get the sec+ and keep it moving. Anything Else? -------------- Not really. I want to remind you to not follow trends, do your own research, and make the right choice for yourself and your career.