Future Goals

Options for future goals of postgraduate education in information security. Future certification goals for when budget allows, focused on offensive security.

Academics

  1. BS, Bachelor of Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering — National University
    ABET accredited engineering program.

  2. BS, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science — Western Governors University
    ABET accredited computing program.

  3. BAS, Bachelor of Applied Science, Cyber Operations - Engineering — University of Arizona
    National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), designation managed by NSA’s National Cryptologic School

  4. MBA, Master of Business Administration, Information Technology Management — Western Governors University

  5. ME, Master of Engineering, Cybersecurity — Texas A&M University

  6. PGCert, Graduate Certificate, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking — SANS Technology Institute

  7. PGCert, Graduate Certificate, Purple Team Operations — SANS Technology Institute

  8. DCS, Doctor of Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance — Colorado Technical University

  9. PhD, Doctor of Philosophy, Offensive Cyber Engineering — Capitol Technology University

  10. DSc, Doctor of Cybersecurity — Capitol Technology University

Certifications

  1. PJIT, Practical Junior IoT Tester — TCM Security, ~$250

  2. PJMT, Practical Junior Mobile Tester — TCM Security, ~$250

  3. PJMR, Practical Junior Malware Researcher — TCM Security, ~$350

  4. PNPT, Practical Network Penetration Tester — TCM Security, ~$400

  5. PWPT, Practical Web Penetration Tester — TCM Security, ~$400

  6. CPTS, Certified Penetration Testing Specialist — Hack the Box, ~$210

  7. CRTO, Certified Red Team Operator — Zero-Point Security, ~$500

  8. CRTP, Certified Red Team Professional — Altered Security, ~$500

  9. CARTP, Certified Azure Red Team Professional — Altered Security, ~$450

  10. OASP, Offensive Azure Security Professional — CloudBreach, ~$1000

  11. CACS, Certified Automation Cybersecurity Specialist — Exida, ~$700

  12. OSIP, Open Source Intelligence Professional — IntelTechniques, ~$1000

  13. CESE, Certified Ethical Social Engineer — Social-Engineer, ~$1000

  14. CEA, Covert Entry Associate — Red Team Alliance, ~$700

  15. RTAC, Red Team Apprentice Operator — k>fivefour, ~$6500

  16. CET, Certified in Emerging Technology — ISACA, ~$500