Free, practical cybersecurity career advice from an active recruiter. Every week I share what hiring managers actually look for: roadmaps, certifications, portfolio projects, resumes and real salary numbers. Join 12,000+ subscribers and 590,000+ views.
Start here: my most-watched video
If you're new to cybersecurity, watch this first. It's the exact plan I'd follow if I were starting from zero today.
Latest videos
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Career roadmaps
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Certifications
My view hasn't changed: CompTIA Security+ is the gold standard for breaking into cybersecurity. Start there, then specialise.
Is Security+ Still the Gold Standard in 2026?
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CISSP vs CISM: Which Certification Will Skyrocket Your Cybersecurity Career?12,000+ views
CompTIA SecAI+: Is It Actually Worth It? (Recruiter Take)10,000+ views
Portfolio projects and getting hired
Build a Cybersecurity Portfolio That Lands You Jobs in 2026!21,000+ views
Top 5 Cybersecurity Skills That Will Get You Hired in 2026!13,000+ views
5 Cybersecurity Portfolio Projects That Get Interviews5,700+ views
No Experience? Build a GRC Analyst Portfolio With These 5 Projects
Salaries and career paths
SOC vs GRC Salaries in 2026: Real Offer Numbers (Recruiter)5,600+ views
SOC Analyst vs Pen Tester: Which Cyber Path Should You Choose in 2026?9,000+ views
Cybersecurity Jobs for Beginners That Are NOT SOC Analyst
Want the full plan in one place?
The videos give you the ideas. The Cybersecurity Job-Ready Blueprint puts it all into a step-by-step plan: the skills, the certs to get (and skip), 5 portfolio projects, resume and LinkedIn fixes, and a 90-day action plan. Not sure which path suits you? Try the free Career Path Explorer.