I write to learn. I share what I figure out, mostly so I don't forget it later.
Professional Development
I tell myself that exploring different subdisciplines makes me a more well-rounded CTI professional, but honestly, it might just be an excuse to collect certifications. Either way, it helps to understand how the pieces actually fit together under the hood.
Management & Strategy
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
Defense, Threat Hunting & Incident Response
GCTI
SANS GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
CRTIA
CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst
OSTH
OffSec Threat Hunter
GCIH
SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler
Offensive Security & Red Teaming
OSEP
OffSec Experienced Penetration Tester
OSCP
OffSec Certified Professional
OSWP
OffSec Wireless Professional
GRTP
SANS GIAC Red Team Professional
CPTS
Hack The Box Certified Penetration Testing Specialist
CRTO
Certified Red Team Operator
Foundational
AWS CCP
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Security+
CompTIA Security+
Network+
CompTIA Network+