My cybersecurity learning journey — documented honestly, one week at a time. Study tips, career change insights, and real progress updates.
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Read postA real breakdown of how I planned my cybersecurity learning budget while working as a delivery driver in Sydney. Actual costs, free alternatives, and the spreadsheet that kept me honest.
Read moreAn honest analysis of whether a cybersecurity degree is worth the time and money in 2026, from the perspective of a non-degree career changer who researched both sides thoroughly.
Read moreA completely honest account of my first TryHackMe experience as a total beginner. The fear, the commands, the mistakes, and what surprised me about hands-on cybersecurity learning.
Read moreWhat really happens when IT professionals transition from sysadmin roles into SOC analyst positions. Skills that transfer, surprises, timelines, and honest advice from people who have done it.
Read moreThe real story behind my career change from real estate and aged care to cybersecurity. No sugar-coating, just honest reflections on making the leap.
Read moreMy second week of studying cybersecurity — how I built a realistic study schedule around a delivery driving job, what worked, what I changed, and the system I use now.
Read moreMyCyberSecurityPath now has a structured 6-level cybersecurity curriculum — here's why I built it, what's published so far, and how career changers can follow along.
Read moreThe OSI model's 7 layers explained in plain language with a postal system analogy, memorable mnemonics, and why cybersecurity professionals need to understand each layer.
Read moreEthical hacking explained in plain language for beginners — what it is, why companies pay for it, career paths, salaries, and how to get started with no IT background.
Read moreFirst week studying for CompTIA A+ as a complete beginner — my study plan, resources, first impressions, and what surprised me about hardware fundamentals.
Read moreStep-by-step guide to building a free home cybersecurity lab with VirtualBox and Kali Linux — minimum 8GB RAM, no special hardware required.
Read moreA career changer's honest story about starting cybersecurity from scratch — no IT background, no coding experience, just determination.
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