Learning & Certifications

Tracking my progress through cybersecurity platforms and workshops as I build skills in the field.

Professional Certifications

Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 5.0

Dell Technologies

Earned

Earned: Sep 2022

ID: 99647f83-7238-4b1b-9c99-cb32034744d7

Security Foundations 2023

Dell Technologies

Earned

Earned: Jan 2024

ID: 277efca4-663d-4e42-af37-1064be3b3f0f

CompTIA A+

CompTIA

Earned

Earned: Jun 2017 · Expires: Jun 2029

ID: C5PB38DNLCQ413S6

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CompTIA Network+

CompTIA

In Progress

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

GRC Mastery

Planned

TryHackMe

matthew.breckenridge
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Learning Paths

Path	Status	Completed
Pre-Security	Complete	Jun 2026
Introduction to Cybersecurity	In Progress

Notable Rooms

Linux Fundamentals Part 1 Nmap Blue

Earned Badges

First 4 Rooms7-Day Streak3-Day StreakNetwork FundamentalsWeb FundamentalsWorld Wide WebSilver LeagueTerminaledSession HeldMetasploitableBlueSword Apprentice

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Workshops & Bootcamps

BSides Des Moines

BSidesDSM · Jun 2026

Threat ModelingAI in SecurityIncident ResponseCTF Basics

Great intro to local security community. Competed in the beginner CTF track.

IT Auditing & GRC Bootcamp

Thinkcloudly · Jul 2026

RiskComplianceAuditing

A very high level view of GRC and some of the various jobs that can be obtained with mastery of the topics.