topic Re: Whats Next After CC in CC Group

Whats Next After CC

sangoprime — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:11:06 GMT

Hey All,

I provisionally passed my CC Exams a couple of days ago. Wanted to find out what the next certifications I should be aiming for?

Thanks in advance

Re: Whats Next After CC

ericgeater — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:08:59 GMT

First things first, congratulations! Without delving into how much information security you had prior to this moment, my next question to you is, "What new information did you learn, and how would you apply what you learned in your current professional settings?"

If you're going to start eating this elephant (one bite at a time), where would you start? Governance? Risk management? Team building? Documentation? Vulnerability management?

Re: Whats Next After CC

shavonne64 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:12:15 GMT

Hey

I also want to know about it more , do not have any knowledge about this CC.

Dunkin University

Re: Whats Next After CC

luanthetran — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 07:04:42 GMT

Any info about CC that you have, just let us know, after that I may help you more...

Re: Whats Next After CC

sangoprime — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:54:16 GMT

Hi, thanks for replying. I have been in the IT helpdesk/support analyst roles for 6+ years. I have minimal information security experience prior to the exam. In terms of new information. I would say understanding the fundamental security framework of how businesses prepare and secure themselves from threats, day to day procedures of protecting assets, some of the policies used, patch management.

In short, after studying and passing the CC exam, coupled with my IT background it really, I have a better insight into these aspects. It helps me to be understand some of day to day tools/apps I use much more better (SCCM, Splunk, SIEM, Cloudstrike, Digital Guardian)

For now I would say Vulnerability management and risk management ( soc entry roles - use tools to monitor and alert)

Re: Whats Next After CC

sangoprime — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:56:11 GMT

Thank you. I am not sure yet if I would further my education, but this is great information. For now, I plan to get experience by getting entry level cybersecurity roles and with that knowledge go for more certifications i.e. CISP

Re: Whats Next After CC

Guleid — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:44:09 GMT

Hi there,

I just pass my cc exam and I am looking to what is the next level after cc. I think CC is very entry-level and most organizations may look higher than CC. I have a business background and work in the education sector. I want a career switch from Ed to Cybersecurity. It will be helpful if the community can give me some sort of advice.

Thanks

Re: Whats Next After CC

jamensah2 — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 14:10:00 GMT

Congratulations!!
What materials did you use?

Re: Whats Next After CC

Denyigban — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:12:14 GMT

I guess you can take CompTIA Security +. and get experience to probably take the CISSP or the CISM. Regards

Re: Whats Next After CC

sangoprime — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:08:45 GMT

I used isc's study guide (flashcards, 5 chapters and practice exams), and Cloud Guru Amit's YouTube practice exam guide.

Re: Whats Next After CC

ericgeater — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:19:25 GMT

Thanks! I have some colleagues who are now studying for it, and I'm glad to hear the (ISC)2 study guides were useful for your pursuit.

Re: Whats Next After CC

dsanchezd — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:19:50 GMT

Hi @sangoprime,

I was wondering the same than you, so I did some research and spoke a lot with some of my friends working full time on Information Security. I'm a Solutions Architect, so my work involves security as well, but not to the same degree.

I think that the answer depends on what you are aiming for. CompTia Security+ seems to expand on the knowledge we learned for the CC and seems like a good follow up to prepare for tougher exams. After that, the path gets a bit more complex. I'll use my example for instance.

As a Solutions Architect with a focus on Cloud Architecture, I think that in my case and given my work experience, it makes sense to focus on certificates that follow that route, so my plan is CompTia Security+, then the Cloud Alliance CCSK (Cloud Security Knowledge), then the CCSP, so I keep building up on my own experience and knowledge.

In your case depends on what you're looking for, but you could go for the SSCP, try C|EH, or go for ISACA certs. There are many paths to follow so just pick up the one you like most and go for it!

I hope this message helps!

Kind Regards

Re: Whats Next After CC

sangoprime — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:45:01 GMT

Awesome advice. Thanks for taking the time out to reply. i do have to
really narrow down what path i need to take but I think i will go for
Cysa, then SSCP and then CISSP/CEH

Re: Whats Next After CC

dsanchezd — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 16:03:36 GMT

I would really go for C|EH way before the CISSP. That one is famous for how hard it is and I wouldn't try to take it without some years of dedicated experience in Information Security. C|EH however, is seem as far easier and a good entry point for PenTesting. However, take my comments with a grain of salt, I'm new to Security certifications!

Re: Whats Next After CC

CCFMM570 — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 08:15:02 GMT

I would say continue to study and work on your skills/knowledge using platforms like ISC2, TryHackMe, Lets Defend or other platforms), and start to look for entry-level cybersecurity positions. After I passed the exam and obtained CC certification, I noticed that on LinkedIn, recruiters are sending me job offers in cybersecurity. I think you need to gain practical experience, and the best way is how to do it is by getting hired for an entry-level position.

Re: Whats Next After CC

krn007 — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 19:04:32 GMT

Hi Team,

I am a PMP-certified project manager and several years of work experience in Telecom; please advise on next-level cybersecurity certifications and eligibility for sitting the exam (e.g. CISSP). I have done Google's Professional Cybersecurity and ISC2 CC.

Thanks & Regards

Re: Whats Next After CC

tankala503 — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 18:28:00 GMT

Good to hear..
For an IT experienced professional over 15 yrs, can we start risk management and governance roles after having CC certification.
What are next certifications which can substantiate for the above mentioned roles and hierarchy

Re: Whats Next After CC

Awalker — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:09:29 GMT

Well the question is this

what you wanna do there is no point in doing certs for the sake of certs so if you are going for CISSP might be a good idea to go and have a look at SSCP if not take a look at this site.

https://pauljerimy.com/security-certification-roadmap/

im in CTI so ive used the above link to plot my pathway but the the link shows the certs the cost the links to the site