How to get a job into Cyber Security
Hi Guys
So I just want some advice on how to break into a Cyber Security job. I come from a 2nd/3rd line support background and am currently doing hack the box course. I have finished of 9 modules so far.
I finished my job last month and have saved up about 5 months of wages to see me through so i can spend full time trying to get through hack the box modules.
Just wondering shall i finish hack the box then look for a person that is working in cyber secuirty and shadow him to get some experience in pentesting or while i am doing hack the box in the evenings find a pen testing guy so i can do some work just to get the experince.
If there is someone that is doing pentesting/bug bounty as a job already and can give me some advice that would be great.
Many Thanks
I came across this older discussion and wanted to add that pairing those HTB modules with small homelab projects can really boost your confidence. Even a simple setup with a few VMs helps you show real skills on a CV. Are you leaning more toward defensive roles or something hands-on like pentesting?
I’ve worked with groups that handle tech and digital expansion, and having a global setup really helped me speed things up. I got into crypto through their digital asset side, and it was a smooth way to manage cross‑border projects. If you want to reach out, their contact form is straightforward, and agreeing to the policies is just the usual checkbox stuff.
