The latest articles on DEV Community by TierOne Defense (@tierone_defense). https://dev.to/tierone_defense https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4061502%2F7d369d47-a912-4650-9808-dea27ed84c66.png https://dev.to/tierone_defense en TierOne Defense Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:49:50 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/why-reviewing-a-wrong-answer-teaches-you-more-than-getting-the-next-one-right-5a5k https://dev.to/tierone_defense/why-reviewing-a-wrong-answer-teaches-you-more-than-getting-the-next-one-right-5a5k <p>The research on testing and retrieval shows a missed practice question is a diagnosis, not just a data point for a scheduler. How to build a review habit that actually closes the gap.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/reviewing-missed-questions" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:49:51 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/how-to-study-for-the-aws-certified-security-specialty-exam-1d4m https://dev.to/tierone_defense/how-to-study-for-the-aws-certified-security-specialty-exam-1d4m <p>A domain-by-domain study plan for the AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03) exam: format, the six weighted domains, and how to study each one against AWS's own documentation.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/aws-security-specialty-study-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:49:51 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/is-a-certification-prep-subscription-worth-it-the-math-on-99-a-year-59gm https://dev.to/tierone_defense/is-a-certification-prep-subscription-worth-it-the-math-on-99-a-year-59gm <p>Boson, LearnZapp and Pocket Prep all answer the one-cert pricing question fine. The real math shows up the moment a second certification joins your plan. Here is what a multi-cert study path actually costs on each pricing model.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/is-a-cert-prep-subscription-worth-it" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:49:52 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/ceh-vs-security-which-comes-next-after-your-first-cert-2gbf https://dev.to/tierone_defense/ceh-vs-security-which-comes-next-after-your-first-cert-2gbf <p>CEH and Security+ test fundamentally different things: one is a defensive baseline, the other an offensive-technique credential with no published standalone exam price. Here is how to decide which one is next.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/ceh-vs-security-plus" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:54:46 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/how-to-study-for-the-cissp-in-12-weeks-1294 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/how-to-study-for-the-cissp-in-12-weeks-1294 <p>A week-by-week plan to pass the CISSP with deliberate practice.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/cissp-study-plan" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:49:45 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/security-vs-google-cybersecurity-certificate-which-first-l16 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/security-vs-google-cybersecurity-certificate-which-first-l16 <p>Choosing your first cert based on target role.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/sec-plus-vs-google-cyber" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:44:45 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/why-spaced-repetition-beats-cramming-for-technical-exams-4eam https://dev.to/tierone_defense/why-spaced-repetition-beats-cramming-for-technical-exams-4eam <p>The cognitive science behind SM-2, and why most cert-prep tools ignore it.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/spaced-repetition-for-certs" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:39:45 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/the-exam-day-checklist-that-wont-stress-you-out-2n3e https://dev.to/tierone_defense/the-exam-day-checklist-that-wont-stress-you-out-2n3e <p>What to do the 24 hours before, the morning of, and during the exam.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/exam-day-checklist" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:34:44 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/the-5-most-common-reasons-people-fail-the-cissp-and-how-to-avoid-them-4np3 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/the-5-most-common-reasons-people-fail-the-cissp-and-how-to-avoid-them-4np3 <p>An honest look at the patterns that cause experienced security professionals to fail the CISSP, and what to do differently.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/why-people-fail-cissp" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:29:44 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/from-security-to-cissp-the-3-cert-career-roadmap-322b https://dev.to/tierone_defense/from-security-to-cissp-the-3-cert-career-roadmap-322b <p>The logical certification progression from CompTIA Security+ through to the CISSP, including which intermediate cert to pick and when to sit each exam.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/security-plus-to-cissp-roadmap" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:24:43 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/comptia-security-sy0-701-what-changed-and-what-to-focus-on-45jj https://dev.to/tierone_defense/comptia-security-sy0-701-what-changed-and-what-to-focus-on-45jj <p>The key differences between SY0-601 and SY0-701, which domains got reweighted, and the new topic areas that will show up on your exam.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/security-plus-sy0-701-changes" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec TierOne Defense Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:19:42 +0000 https://dev.to/tierone_defense/why-cybersecurity-certifications-still-matter-in-an-ai-driven-job-market-1dco https://dev.to/tierone_defense/why-cybersecurity-certifications-still-matter-in-an-ai-driven-job-market-1dco <p>AI is changing security operations, but it is not replacing certified security professionals. Here is why your cert still matters and what it proves that AI cannot.</p> <p><em>Originally published on <a href="https://academy.tieronedefense.com/resources/cybersecurity-certs-ai-era" rel="noopener noreferrer">TierOne Defense Academy</a>. Read the full article, with sources and citations, at the link above.</em></p> cybersecurity certification infosec