The Infosec Wheel — Building a Map for the Next Generation of Security Professionals
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I wished something like this existed in 2015
In 2015, I was grinding through job applications trying to break into cybersecurity. I had some experience, some passion, and exactly zero clarity on what roles actually existed, what tools each team cared about, or how the industry was even structured. I was failing interviews and I didn't fully understand why.
So I did something that changed the trajectory of my career — I started asking. Not just applying and moving on, but literally asking hiring managers: "What feedback would you give someone like me trying to land an entry level role?" and "What advice would you give to make me stand out?"
Most people don't ask. I did. And I got answers that I still reference today.