Certified: The Cybersecurity Credential Podcast is the show for cybersecurity professionals, students, career changers, and hiring leaders who want clear, practical guidance on certifications and professional development.
Each episode examines the credentials shaping today’s cybersecurity workforce—from entry-level certifications to advanced technical, management, audit, risk, cloud, and governance credentials. The podcast covers exam updates, certification roadmaps, study strategies, renewal requirements, industry trends, and the real-world value of earning and maintaining professional credentials.
Hosted by cybersecurity educator, author, and retired U.S. Army cyber officer Dr. Jason Edwards, Certified goes beyond exam preparation to explain how credentials fit into broader career goals. Listeners will learn how to choose the right certification, avoid unnecessary expenses, build a realistic study plan, and understand what employers are actually looking for.
Whether you are preparing for your first exam, planning your next career move, or evaluating certifications for your team, Certified helps you make informed decisions about the credentials that matter.
Latest Episodes
Certified: GPCS and the Practical Work of Public Cloud Security
GIAC Public Cloud Security (GPCS) is for professionals who want to understand how cloud security works across real public cloud environments, not just in theory. This ...
Certified: Is CCOA the Right Cyber Operations Credential for Your Next Step?
Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) is for people who want to understand what cybersecurity operations looks like beyond basic definitions. In this narra...
Certified: GSOM and the Path to Security Operations Leadership
In this episode, we walk through the GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM) certification and explain why it matters for cyber professionals who want to understand th...
Certified: Is GCIL the Right Move for Future Incident Leaders?
The GIAC Cyber Incident Leader (GCIL) certification is built for professionals who want to understand how cyber incidents are coordinated when the pressure is high and...
Certified: GISF and the Security Fundamentals Every New Cyber Professional Needs
GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF) is a foundational cybersecurity certification for people who want to understand how security concepts fit together before...