A Fresh Cybersecurity Enthusiast
For a long time, I searched for different ways to find myself—a field where I could satisfy my endless curiosity, my passion for constant learning, analyzing, exploring, and creating.
I’ve tried quite a lot: starting with construction work, driving a taxi, and ending with customer service and sales over the phone. I even gave digital marketing, SEO, web development, and business creation a shot. But no matter what I tried, I would quickly lose interest. It just didn’t feel like me—I didn’t enjoy it, I got bored.
And that’s kind of strange because, since childhood, I always imagined myself working side by side with digital technologies, creating something valuable with them.
Then, one day, I decided to take a closer look at a field that always seemed mysterious and full of secrets to me—cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity: What I Thought vs. Reality
Honestly, I used to think cybersecurity was something straight out of action movies—skinny guys sitting in dark basements, constantly typing in command lines, hacking into some high-security system. Their screens filled with green scrolling code, like in The Matrix.
I thought cybersecurity was only for people with deep programming knowledge and, of course, a Guy Fawkes mask.
Turns out… I was so wrong!
I had a chat with some of my friends—ChatGPT, Claude, and DeepSeek—and started digging deeper into what cybersecurity really is. That’s when my jaw dropped.
- White hat hackers, black hats, red teams, blue teams
- Analysts, testers, network security, protocols…
At first, it felt overwhelming. Where do I even begin?
- Should I focus just on cybersecurity, or should I also learn Cloud Computing since it’s growing fast and could complement it?
- Can I actually get a job if I study on my own?
- Is this even possible without a formal IT background?
How I’m Learning Cybersecurity (For Free!)
To keep myself on track, I picked a few free resources to start learning:
- TryHackMe – Interactive cybersecurity labs
- HackTheBox – Ethical hacking challenges
- Google Cybersecurity Course on Coursera (Free Trial)
- AI assistance (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)
The deeper I dive, the more excited I get.
Why I Started This Blog
After just a few days of watching videos, reading, and experimenting, I knew—this is it. This is the path I want to take.
But with so much information, I started wondering: how do I process and remember all this?
I realized that the best way to solidify my knowledge is to share what I learn. So, I decided to document my cybersecurity journey here—sharing my experiences, insights, and thoughts as I go.
I’m fully committed to exploring this fascinating field, and this blog will keep me accountable.
What’s Next?
Soon, I’ll write about:
➡️ My first steps in hands-on cybersecurity learning
➡️ What I’ve learned so far from TryHackMe & HackTheBox
➡️ Challenges I’ve faced & how I’m overcoming them
If you’re also interested in cybersecurity, I’d love to hear from you! 🚀
📌 How did you get started?
📌 What resources do you use?
📌 What’s your biggest challenge in learning cybersecurity?
Let’s connect—drop a comment and share your story!
Until next time, take care!
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