My journey into cybersecurity
I was 17 and still in high school when I first discovered the computer hacking scene. One of my computing teachers at the time stated that no one could get access to any of your accounts following the condition that it’s password protected. I disagreed, did some research, and wished to prove to my teacher that this statement was false. After reading many articles, and learning about the different attack vectors and exploitability techniques I managed to gain elevated access to the school’s network. I have been in love with hacking ever since. At the time, I didn’t realize how such a small statement from that teacher would shape my passion and the future of my life.
Each day after school, I was fired up to gain more knowledge and experience, so I joined lots of hacking related forums, IRC channels, participated in capture the flag competitions and spoke to security researchers on both sides of the fence.
When I graduated high school, it was time to decide what I wanted to do and who I wanted to be in the future. I followed my passion and enrolled into a Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security. This in conjunction with the additional self-mentoring provided a deeper understanding of the field and enhanced my skillset.
While studying at university I was eager to begin a career in the industry as soon as possible. I applied for lots of junior entry roles, however, I constantly struggled to obtain an interview for an opportunity. Even for junior roles, I found that many corporations were seeking an asset with demonstrated experience, or a practical qualification I had not yet obtained…Click HERE to read full article.
