
Cybersecurity Intern Seeks Guidance on Career Roadmap and Certification Path
A junior student at a Big Ten university currently interning in a Security Operations Center (SOC) at a Fortune 500 company is seeking advice on their career roadmap. The intern has hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools, Splunk, Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions, and has built a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system in VirtualBox. They are currently studying red teaming fundamentals through HackTheBox's Certified Penetration Testing Specialist (CPTS) certification path. Their planned roadmap includes pursuing the Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification via the PEN-200 course during their internship period, followed by obtaining the CompTIA Security+ certification at a discounted rate available through their university.