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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.
Passed Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1).
SAL1 passed, with identity and access learning planned next.
Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1)
Passed TryHackMe Security Analyst Level 1, strengthening my skills in SOC fundamentals, alert triage, threat detection, practical investigation, and analyst report writing.
Passed14 October 2026
LevelEntry-level SOC analyst
VerificationCredly
Skills demonstrated
SOC SimulationAlert TriageThreat DetectionCyber Defence FrameworksCase Report WritingAnalyst Mindset
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
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 — Having passed SAL1, I’m planning to study Microsoft SC-300 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
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.
Infrastructure as Code
Exploring Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with a focus on repeatable configuration, version-controlled infrastructure, and secure deployment practices.
Timeline
Certification journey
14 October 2026
Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1)
Passed SAL1, building practical skills in SOC operations, alert triage, threat detection, investigation, and analyst report writing.
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 following my SAL1 pass, 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.