On this page, you will find an overview of my achieved IT certifications. Earning certifications in the IT world is essential; they not only demonstrate your knowledge but also your skills. Additionally, they enhance your career opportunities as many companies are constantly looking for people who truly understand their field. When a person acquires multiple and diverse certifications, they deepen their knowledge and can distinguish themselves from others.
Most of my certifications can be found on my Credly profile, a platform that allows professionals to share and validate their learning achievements. Credly uses digital badges, which provide a visual and verifiable representation of skills and accomplishments. I have also obtained certifications through LinkedIn Learning, a platform offering a wide range of courses to develop and refine skills. These certificates are also visible on my LinkedIn profile, along with Credly badges. You can visit my Credly profile at the following link: https://www.credly.com/users/ivar-de-graaf
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
The ‘Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting’ badge, issued by Cisco and obtained through Credly, acknowledges that the recipient has successfully completed the corresponding course. This badge demonstrates that the recipient understands the physical, data link, and network layers and how they work together for end-to-end connectivity. Additionally, the recipient comprehends IPv6 addressing functions, acquisition, and the neighbor discovery process. The recipient has also practiced troubleshooting with up to 13 activities in Cisco Packet Tracer, which is crucial for maintaining a network.
Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Certification
The LinkedIn Learning course ‘Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Certification’ is a comprehensive preparation for the AZ-900 exam, designed to help candidates without prior knowledge transition to cloud computing. Led by Kunal D Mehta, participants explore the fundamentals of cloud technology and the core components of Azure. While this course does not provide an official certificate, it is a valuable resource for knowledge and preparation for the official Microsoft AZ-900 exam. Click on the certificate below to go to the official LinkedIn Learning page.
Ethics in Information Security
The ‘Ethics in Information Security’ course helps cybersecurity professionals understand the ethics in their field, including stakeholder expectations and the need for ethical discussions. Instructor Jerod Brennen covers practical situations and research dilemmas such as responsible disclosure and hacktivism, providing practical guidelines for ethical behavior in cybersecurity. Click on the certificate below to go to the official LinkedIn Learning page.
Learning the OWASP Top 10
The ‘Learning the OWASP Top 10’ course on LinkedIn teaches IT security professionals about the top ten security risks for web applications, provided by OWASP. Caroline Wong leads the course, which offers essential knowledge for protecting applications against common security threats. Click on the certificate below to go to the official LinkedIn Learning page.
The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape (2019)
The LinkedIn course “Learning The Cybersecurity Threat Landscape” from 2019, taught by Marc Menninger, provides an in-depth look at common cybersecurity threats such as phishing and ransomware, as well as newer attack vectors such as cryptojacking, cloud-based threats, and unsecured IoT devices. The course emphasizes the importance of protecting organizational data and teaches the best countermeasures to reduce or eliminate the impact of these threats. Click on the certificate below to go to the official LinkedIn Learning page.
**Unfortunately, some certifications could not be added to this page. Recently achieved certifications will be added later to this page. Please visit my LinkedIn profile or my Credly profile for a more up-to-date version of this page**