Let me be real with you for a second.
Most people who want to break into cybersecurity spend more time overthinking than they do actually studying. They're stuck in this loop of "which cert should I get first" and end up doing nothing.
I get it. I've been there.
So I made a video breaking down the exact 5 beginner certifications I'd go after if I was starting completely from scratch in 2026. No fluff, no filler, just the ones that actually move the needle when you're trying to land that first job.
Here's the truth about certs that most people won't tell you:
They're not magic. A certification alone isn't going to get you hired. But the right ones, stacked in the right order, tell an employer that you're serious, that you can learn, and that you're ready to show up on day one and make an impact.
That's the game we're playing here.
The 5 I cover in this video are the ones employers are actually looking for on resumes right now. Some of them are completely free or close to it. And a couple of them gave me a serious edge when I was first breaking in.
If you're someone who's been sitting on the sidelines trying to figure out where to start — this video was made for you.
Go watch it here: https://youtu.be/Nznu632gzy4
Stop overthinking it. Start learning.
— Ben