The Truth About The TryHackMe SAL1 Certification (Complete Review)

Summary: The video discusses the journey of a cybersecurity professional from starting as a security analyst to working as a security engineer at Amazon. It emphasizes the importance of foundational roles like cybersecurity analyst for career growth and introduces the new security analyst level one certification (S1) launched by TryHackMe in partnership with Accenture and Salesforce. The certification aims to provide a practical and effective way for aspiring analysts to prove their skills, amidst a competitive job market that struggles to assess candidates accurately.

Keypoints:

Presenter’s background as a cybersecurity analyst and current role as a security engineer at Amazon.

The significance of starting as a sock analyst in building foundational cybersecurity skills.

The growing competitiveness of the 2025 cybersecurity job market and challenges faced by aspiring analysts.

Common difficulties include lack of real-world experience and ineffective hiring processes.

Introduction of TryHackMe’s new Security Analyst Level One Certification (S1) designed to bridge the gap for aspiring analysts.

S1 certification aims to ensure candidates can demonstrate both fundamental knowledge and hands-on skills.

The certification comprises multiple-choice questions and a hands-on practical assessment simulating real-world alert triage in a sock environment.

Development of the S1 certification involved extensive research, interviews, and partnerships with industry leaders.

Students can use the sock simulator to gain practical experience that reflects real security operations.

Affordability of the certification; 0 includes exam access and 3 months of TryHackMe premium access.

Encouragement for employers to check for potential learning reimbursements for staff pursuing the certification.

The importance of hands-on training for entering the cybersecurity field, especially in 2025.

Call to action for viewers interested in tracking their careers and learning pathways in cybersecurity.