u/Mysterious_Try3713

I'm currently pivoting to tech/security with the goal of going into cloud security.

I'm starting my journey as a datacenter tech.
There is a way to move up the ladder internally at my current company. I could also move up externally.

This is why I'm considering enrolling into the SANS BACS program with cloud security focused electives.

For my extracurricular activities, I'm working on personal scalable cloud projects as well as contributing to open source projects and writing blogs.

Which is weighed more in the hiring process? my personal projects or the SANS BACS program/certificates? Can I get by with just personal projects/blogs?

What positions should I be targeting after datacenter tech? cloud support positions?