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?
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Simple answer\...it was free.
How was the study material?
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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?
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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+?
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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?
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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.