2nd-year student looking for advice on a realistic Blue Team / SOC / GRC roadmap & certs
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A 2nd-year cybersecurity university student with IT background (basic networking, Linux, Python, Wireshark, and log analysis) is currently completing the Google Cybersecurity Certificate on Coursera and seeking guidance on defensive security/Blue Team or GRC career paths. They are asking for advice on three main areas: whether Coursera courses like the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst certificate are worth taking, which certifications to prioritize (Security+, TryHackMe SAL1, or GRC-focused), and how to determine exam readiness while finding student discounts for certification exams on a limited budget.