Donald Korinchak, MBA, PMP, CISSP, SecurityX, ITILv3

Donald Korinchak is a Cybersecurity Professional in the Washington DC area. Donald holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh Katz School of Business. Donald is considered a thought leader in business, leadership, and cybersecurity issues.
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OT Security Certifications (2026): GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 and CompTIA SecOT+ Compared

OT security certifications compared: GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 certificates, CompTIA SecOT+ (launching December 2026) and GRID. Exams, requirements, who pays.
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Incident Response Certifications Compared: GCIH, ECIH, CySA+ and GCFA (2026)

Incident response certifications compared: GCIH, ECIH, CySA+ and GCFA exam formats, prerequisites, DoD 8140 role 531 levels, and which to take first.
Best AI Security Certifications (2026): Which One Fits Your Role

Best AI Security Certifications (2026): Which One Fits Your Role

Best AI security certifications in 2026: CompTIA SecAI+, ISACA AAISM, GIAC GAIPS, GOAA and GASAE, IAPP AIGP and more, by role, prerequisite and exam format.
CISSP vs CISM (2026): Which Security Leadership Cert Is Right?

CISSP vs CISM (2026): Which Security Leadership Cert Is Right?

CISSP vs CISM in 2026: exam formats, domains, experience rules, current costs and annual fees, DoD 8140 work roles, salary data and which to choose.
CISSP vs CCSP (2026): Which ISC2 Certification Should You Take?

CISSP vs CCSP (2026): Which ISC2 Certification Should You Take?

CISSP vs CCSP in 2026: domains, experience requirements, exam difficulty, DoD 8140 work roles, salary data and which ISC2 certification to take first.
CEH vs PenTest+ vs OSCP (2026): Which Pen Testing Cert Is Right?

CEH vs PenTest+ vs OSCP (2026): Which Pen Testing Cert Is Right?

CEH vs PenTest+ vs OSCP in 2026: exam formats, difficulty, current prices and 3-year costs, renewal, DoD 8140 status and which pen testing cert fits you.
Best Cybersecurity Certifications With No Experience (2026)

Best Cybersecurity Certifications With No Experience (2026)

No experience? The best beginner cybersecurity certifications for 2026: ISC2 CC, Google certificate, Security+, A+ and Network+, and how to choose.
Cheapest Cybersecurity Certifications in 2026 (Verified Prices)

Cheapest Cybersecurity Certifications in 2026 (Verified Prices)

The cheapest cybersecurity certifications in 2026: U.S. exam prices checked Oct 8, 2026, renewal and annual fees, 3-year costs and which to pick.
Security+ vs CySA+ (2026): Which CompTIA Cert to Take

Security+ vs CySA+ (2026): Which CompTIA Cert to Take

Security+ vs CySA+ in 2026: SY0-701 vs CS0-004 compared on difficulty, renewal, DoD 8140 work roles and jobs, plus which CompTIA cert to take first.
Is GSEC Worth It in 2026? GSEC vs Security+ and Who Pays

Is GSEC Worth It in 2026? GSEC vs Security+ and Who Pays

Is GIAC GSEC worth it in 2026? What the certification costs and who pays, the 106-question CyberLive exam, GSEC vs Security+ and a 10-week study plan.
CISA in 2026: Why the Exam Wants the Auditor’s Answer

CISA in 2026: Why the Exam Wants the Auditor’s Answer

CISA exam cost, format and passing score in 2026: 150 questions in 4 hours, 450 to pass, CPE changes from January 2027 and a 12-week study plan.
SC-200 in 2026: Learn KQL First, Then Book the Exam

SC-200 in 2026: Learn KQL First, Then Book the Exam

Microsoft SC-200 in 2026: 100 minutes, 700 to pass, $165 with free yearly renewal, the October 21 update, why KQL comes first and an 8-week study plan.
AWS Security Specialty in 2026: Why IAM Decides SCS-C03

AWS Security Specialty in 2026: Why IAM Decides SCS-C03

AWS Certified Security – Specialty is now SCS-C03: 65 questions in 170 minutes, 750 to pass, US$300, what moved from SCS-C02 and a 10-week study plan.