Overcome Feeling Lost: Small Steps to Cybersecurity Success

Feeling overwhelmed watching hacking videos and not understanding what’s going on? You’re not alone, and you’re not behind. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I answer real questions from the community about certifications, career paths, and that all-too-familiar. I share my own experience struggling with concepts early on, why I prefer the baby step approach, and how you can build real skills (not just collect certs) to break into cybersecurity. Whether you're stuck on your first box or wondering if certs like Security+ and Network+ are worth it, this episode is for you.

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As a cybersecurity professional with over six years of experience, I focus on strengthening digital assets against ever-changing cyber threats. I specialize in penetration testing, ethical hacking, red teaming, and offensive security. I excel at uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities in networks and web applications.

My mission is to make cyberspace better & safer for everyone by committing to lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with the community, and inspiring others to do the same.

Credentials:

• 7+ Years Cybersecurity Experience

• BS & MS in Cybersecurity Management and Policy from UMGC.

• 17 certifications including OSCP, OSWA, CISSP, PWPA, eJPT, OSWP, SAL1, SecurityX, PenTest+, CEH, CySA+, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, Cloud+, Linux+, Security+, and Network+.

• Pwned 100+ HTB machines and mastered 200+ THM rooms, securing top leaderboard rankings on both platforms.

• United States Air Force Veteran

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All music featured in this video is by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio.

Disclaimer
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Attention viewers: This video is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information.

The postings on this site are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.