Crushed ISC2 CC in 1 day, got 23 days free now – what cert + projects should I focus on? 😅

Hey everyone,

Quick background:

Passed ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) after 1 day of study

Have a Diploma in Computer Technology

Got a Cybersecurity Analyst job lined up (haven’t started yet)

Imposter syndrome is vibing hard

I’ve got 23 days completely free and want to use them well. My plan:

1. Do 1 relevant cert

Cybersecurity or cloud security

Realistic in under a month

Actually useful for a Cybersecurity Analyst

Ideally the cert content should directly help me build hands-on projects, not just be exam trivia

2. Build a few projects

2–3 medium projects

1–2 more advanced ones for portfolio/interviews

I’m especially looking for:

Suggestions for which cert you’d do in my position

Concrete project ideas (e.g., SIEM lab, vuln management workflow, small secured cloud environment, etc.) where I can apply what I learn from the cert

If you were me — CC done, 23 free days, analyst role incoming — what would you tackle next?

Roast and advice both welcome. 😄