What are some ideal certifications to pursue after earning Security+?

I recently earned my Security+ certification and I’m wondering what possible paths I could take now. I’ve heard that the CySA has a lot of similar content and that it’s the logical next step, but I’m also considering trying for Networking+/PCEP so I can have a more solid baseline understanding in either networking or scripting.

As I’m typing this I’m also thinking: would it be a better decision to wait to get another cert so that it counts towards renewing …

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