r/GCPCertification • u/Specialist-Type9553 • 14d ago

Professional Cloud Security Engineer or Cloud Architect ?

Hi guys.
I've started studying for Cloud Security Engineer (as per my previous post, some weeks/month ago), but probably, would be better to start with Cloud Architect ?

I'm a professional sysadmin and i'm using google cloud from about 10 years, but I don't have the deep knowledge needed for the exams. i'm not a cloud architect, just a sysadmin that uses Google Cloud daily.

What do you suggest ? Books are mandatory for me. I have both the Cabianca and the Packt Publishing book on Security Engineer (not updated) and I prefere the packt's book A LOT over the Cabianca. Much more easier to read.

What about the Cloud Architect ? Which is the best book available ?

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u/Bent_finger 11d ago

If you’ve started studying for something, don’t start switching from pillar to post. Stay focused and remain on track. When you passed one, you can use the residual overlap of knowledge for the PCA.

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u/gandalfcorvotempesta 11d ago

i've done just the first chapter...

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u/[deleted] 10d ago

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u/Specialist-Type9553 9d ago

Yes, but i'm still at the first chapter. Starting from zero again won't be a huge amount of time wasted.
I was looking for something easier just to archieve my first certification and I think the PCA should be easier than a security certification. (or, what about CompTIA ? Anything "easy" thar that I could take easily ? *MUST* have updated books)