Additional Certifications

A curated list of additional certifications and hands-on labs that strengthen foundational IT and cybersecurity skills.

ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC): Validates foundational knowledge in security principles, business continuity, and risk management.
KCCS - Knowledge of Cybersecurity Skills: Covers network security, threat analysis, and incident response.
Foundations of Cybersecurity: Practical exercises covering cybersecurity fundamentals, threat modeling, and mitigation strategies.
Detection and Response: Applied exercises in threat detection, incident response, and logging analysis.
Security Risk Management: Exercises in identifying assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and implementing mitigation controls.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework: Applied concepts of enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
NIST 800-171 & DoD RMF: Applied cybersecurity standards for federal systems and implemented risk management exercises.
Google Cybersecurity: Completed exercises and hands-on labs in cybersecurity fundamentals, threat detection, and IT operations.

Google IT Support: Completed practical labs in system administration, troubleshooting, and IT infrastructure management.
Windows Server Management and Security: Implemented exercises in server configuration, Active Directory, and Windows security hardening.
Technical Support Fundamentals & System Administration: Completed exercises in IT support, infrastructure services, and system administration best practices.
KCIS - Knowledge of Core IT Skills: Validates understanding of fundamental IT principles, including hardware, software, networking, and troubleshooting.

Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Implemented scripting exercises to automate security monitoring and remediation tasks.
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Hands-on exercises in Linux administration and SQL-based data management.
Kali Linux: Hands-on exercises with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and network security assessment.
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security: Completed labs on network defense, monitoring, and security controls implementation.

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Deep Dive & Infrastructure: Practical exercises exploring blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, and risk management.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi): The Future of Finance: Completed practical exercises in DeFi protocols, blockchain infrastructure, and risk assessment.