Thanks so much! Also, just a tip, the Sec+ isn't a super Indepth, comprehensive exam. There is a reason why they're skimming. I will certainly say its important to understand the concepts but don't get hung up on fully understanding every piece. You have to be able to identify it and understand the difference. When you get into high level certs, that's where the depth comes. I definitely feel the need to understand stuff in depth, though.

@@cybergraymatter Yeah the depth just helps me personally to understand it better and so I'd feel more confident answering questions about it if I can understand it intuitively. I missed a couple of practice test questions about it specifically, and so I knew I just personally needed some more depth. Thanks again!

Thanks! I'm glad you found value!

Thanks for the comment, John! I am not familiar with every certification, but I do know SANS has the GCIH, which is the GIAC Certified Incident Handler. It's very expensive, and people usually get certified through an employer. There is also the EC Council Certified Incident Handler, but EC Council has varying opinions towards their certs. I looked online and found a very hands-on one called the CFCE that may be worth looking into. I hope this helps, and let me know if you have any questions!