@smbclient1 You don't have any reason to be envious of us.
There's nothing like spot landing, we have to go through the process just like someone that does not even have a tech background in any way.
@IkonoCatherine Actually, everyone does.
The responsibility just lies on us.
The discipline to keep at what needs to be done.
The audacity.
Consistency to consistently do the needful.
We all know what to do.
Starting in cybersecurity with no IT background is difficult
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is jumping straight into โhackingโ without understanding the fundamentals first.
Cybersecurity is built on top of IT knowledge. If you donโt understand networking, operating systems, how devices communicate, basic troubleshooting, and how the internet actually works, everything becomes 10x harder later on.
If I had to give a realistic beginner roadmap for someone starting from zero, it would look something like this:
โข Learn basic computer and networking concepts first
โข Get comfortable with Windows + Linux
โข Understand IP addresses, DNS, routers, ports, subnets, etc
โข Learn basic command line usage
โข Start using platforms like TryHackMe for hands-on learning
โข Learn how websites, authentication, and databases work
โข Then move into security concepts like vulnerabilities, privilege escalation, phishing, web security, and SOC workflows
A lot of people waste months hopping between random YouTube videos without structure. The people who progress fastest usually follow a roadmap and focus on consistency over intensity.
You also do NOT need to know everything before starting. Most beginners think cybersecurity professionals are geniuses when in reality a lot of it comes down to repetition, curiosity, troubleshooting, and building skills step by step over time.