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.
Google Cybersecurity Certificate: Can It Get You Hired?

Google Cybersecurity Certificate: Can It Get You Hired?

What the Google Cybersecurity Certificate costs on Coursera, how long it takes, whether it gets you hired on its own, and when to add Security+.
Is CompTIA A+ Worth It in 2026? Cost, Exams, 10-Week Plan

Is CompTIA A+ Worth It in 2026? Cost, Exams, 10-Week Plan

CompTIA A+ in 2026: two exams, 220-1201 and 220-1202, $274 each, who can skip A+ for a security career, where people lose points and a 10-week plan.
How to Pass OSCP: Why Active Directory Decides Your Score

How to Pass OSCP: Why Active Directory Decides Your Score

OSCP+ scoring changes Dec 1, 2026: a scaled 400 on a 100 to 500 scale replaces 70 of 100. What it means for the AD set, plus tool rules and a study plan.
SecurityX (CASP+) vs CISSP: Who CAS-005 Is Built For

SecurityX (CASP+) vs CISSP: Who CAS-005 Is Built For

CompTIA SecurityX CAS-005 (formerly CASP+): up to 90 questions in 165 minutes, pass/fail scoring, the $544 fee, and why experienced engineers still fail.
CCSP for CISSP Holders: The Cloud Cert Shortcut in 2026

CCSP for CISSP Holders: The Cloud Cert Shortcut in 2026

ISC2 CCSP in 2026: 100-150 questions in 3 hours, 700 to pass, $599 exam and $135 AMF, the August 2026 outline with AI/ML topics, and the CISSP shortcut.
CISM and the Technical-Person Trap: What ISACA Tests

CISM and the Technical-Person Trap: What ISACA Tests

CISM in 2026: 150 questions in 4 hours, 450 to pass, $575/$760 fees, the five-year rule, the November 2026 outline and why engineers pick wrong answers.
ISC2 CC After the Free Exam Ended: Is It Still Worth It?

ISC2 CC After the Free Exam Ended: Is It Still Worth It?

ISC2 CC after the free program closed: the $199 exam plus $50 yearly fee, the September 2026 outline, and when Security+ is the better first cert.
CEH v13 in 2026: Who It’s Really For, and What It Costs

CEH v13 in 2026: Who It’s Really For, and What It Costs

EC-Council CEH v13: 125 questions in 4 hours, the $100 application route vs official training, the real $1,050 self-study cost and an 8-week plan.
PenTest+ in 2026: Where Good Hackers Still Lose Points

PenTest+ in 2026: Where Good Hackers Still Lose Points

CompTIA PenTest+ PT0-003: up to 90 questions in 165 minutes, 750 to pass, the $439 fee, how it differs from CEH and OSCP, and a 12-week lab-first plan.
Network+ in 2026: Who Needs It and How to Pass N10-009

Network+ in 2026: Who Needs It and How to Pass N10-009

Network+ N10-009: who should take it and who should skip to Security+ or CCNA, where candidates lose points, the $399 fee and a 10-week subnetting plan.
CySA+ Study Guide 2026: CS0-004 Exam Facts, 8-Week Plan and Practice Questions

CySA+ Study Guide 2026: CS0-004 Exam Facts, 8-Week Plan and Practice Questions

CySA+ CS0-003 vs CS0-004: what changed, when V3 retires (Dec 22, 2026), exam format, domain weights, an 8-week lab plan and practice questions.
Bitcoin Panic: Investors in Extreme Fear Amid 4% Nosedive

Bitcoin Panic: Investors in Extreme Fear Amid 4% Nosedive

Bitcoin Panic: Investors in Extreme Fear Amid 4% Nosedive Summary Bitcoin Fear Surge: The Fear & Greed Index plunges, reflecting…
Trump Ignites Bitcoin Surge with Unanticipated Policy Declaration

Trump Ignites Bitcoin Surge with Unanticipated Policy Declaration

Trump Ignites Bitcoin Surge with Unanticipated Policy Declaration Summary Bitcoin responds positively to a surprising policy declaration by former U.S.…