L1 SOC Analyst with 2 Years Experience Questions Value of Security+ Certification

The post is from an L1 SOC Analyst with approximately two years of experience in an enterprise environment and a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity. They are considering whether to obtain the Security+ certification, questioning its value given their existing experience and whether hiring managers prioritize experience over certifications. The poster also asks if Security+ is primarily used as an HR checkbox and whether managers still hire candidates without it.