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Learning record
Certifications
A simple record of the certifications and learning I’m using to build my security knowledge.
Across IT operations, support, and security engineering.
Recent identity learning through Microsoft Applied Skills.
Current study plus a planned identity and access focus.
Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1)
Currently working towards TryHackMe Security Analyst Level 1. This is not yet awarded; I’m using the pathway to strengthen SOC fundamentals, alert triage, threat detection, practical investigation, and analyst report writing.
StatusIn progress
AwardedNot yet
LevelEntry-level SOC analyst
Study focus
SOC SimulationAlert TriageThreat DetectionCyber Defence FrameworksCase Report WritingAnalyst Mindset
Microsoft Applied Skills
Administer Active Directory Domain Services
Microsoft Applied Skills credential demonstrating hands-on administration of Active Directory Domain Services, including domain controllers, topology, objects, Group Policy, and security controls.
IssuedAugust 2026
Credential typeApplied Skills
FocusIntermediate Active Directory administration
Skills demonstrated
Active Directory Domain ServicesDomain ControllersSites and ReplicationGroup PolicyFSMO RolesAD Security
Microsoft Applied Skills
Get started with identities and access using Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Applied Skills credential focused on getting started with identities and access using Microsoft Entra, supporting my work around identity controls, Conditional Access, and access management.
IssuedAugust 2026
Credential typeApplied Skills
FocusIdentity and access fundamentals
Skills demonstrated
Microsoft EntraIdentity and AccessConditional AccessAccess ManagementMicrosoft LearnIdentity Security
Microsoft SC-300
Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Associate — Planning to study Microsoft SC-300 after SAL1 to deepen practical knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, identity governance, privileged access, access reviews, and Zero Trust identity controls.
StatusPlanned
AwardedNot yet
FocusIdentity and access
Planned study areas
Microsoft Entra IDConditional AccessIdentity GovernancePrivileged Identity ManagementAccess ReviewsZero Trust Identity
Cyber Security 101 (SEC1)
Professional certification validating foundational cyber security knowledge through a structured assessment, including networking, operating systems, and essential security principles.
Issued15 August 2026
Expires15 August 2029
LevelEntry-level
VerificationCredly
Skills demonstrated
Cyber Security FundamentalsNetworkingOperating SystemsSecurity PrinciplesTechnical AssessmentEntry-Level Security Knowledge
Development focus
What this supports
Certifications are only one part of the site. I use them alongside labs, write-ups, tools, and day-to-day work.
Security Fundamentals
Building the basics properly across systems, networking, web, and security.
Hands-on Practice
Using labs so the theory does not stay abstract.
Blue Team Progression
Working towards stronger skills in security operations, Microsoft 365, identity, and automation.
Timeline
Certification journey
In progress
Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1)
Currently working towards SAL1. This certification has not yet been awarded and is shown here as an active learning goal.
August 2026
Active Directory Domain Services
Earned the Administer Active Directory Domain Services Microsoft Applied Skills credential, demonstrating practical Active Directory administration and security skills.
August 2026
Microsoft Entra Identity and Access
Earned the Get started with identities and access using Microsoft EntraMicrosoft Applied Skills credential, supporting my identity and access learning path.
Planned next
Microsoft SC-300
Planned next focus after SAL1, aimed at strengthening Microsoft identity, Conditional Access, privileged access, and governance knowledge. This certification has not yet been awarded.
15 August 2026
Cyber Security 101 (SEC1)
Earned the Cyber Security 101 (SEC1) certification, validating practical cybersecurity knowledge.
Valid until 15 August 2029.
June 2026
Pre Security (SEC0)
Earned the TryHackMe Certified Pre Security (SEC0) certification, validating practical cybersecurity knowledge.
Valid until June 2029.