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Interviews • 5 min read

Still learning on shift: Harees Ahmed on why upskilling doesn't stop at Level 2

Harees Ahmed started on TryHackMe as a college student nearly eight years ago. He’s now a Level 2 SOC Analyst and SAL2 Founding Operator, and he’s still learning on shift, because the threats keep changing.

Success Story • 6 min read

Blue Team Is Only Half Your Job: Kostiantyn Sokolianskyi, Ukraine's #1 on TryHackMe, on Practice and the Bar You Set Yourself

Kostiantyn Sokolianskyi heads information security at Valesto, one of Ukraine’s best-known filo dough producers, and still trains like an individual contributor. The SAL2 Founding Operator explains why practice beats reading, and how to get training budget signed off.

Blog • 4 min read

Every TryHackMe certification, one treadmill and an escape room: Karol Wróblewski's story

Most people collect a certification or two. Karol Wróblewski, also known as AnimSparrow, decided to collect all of them, then write a detailed review of each one, "because apparently I don't have enough hobbies."

Success Story • 4 min read

From Sales to SOC Analyst: How Eddie Used TryHackMe to Break Into Cyber security

Five years ago, Eddie Tumalle was working part-time as a phone technician / Sales. Today, he's a SOC analyst with three cyber security certifications earned in just three months

#ellie • 6 min read

Chrissy’s Story: From Nursing to Cyber Security

Introducing Chrissy, a TryHackMe power user who recently transitioned from a career in nursing to cyber security! Join us as we explore her transition and how TryHackMe helped shape her future!

#ellie • 2 min read

From IT Support to Pentester: Tom's Transition to Cyber

In this success story, we spoke to Tom, a Penetration Tester who previously worked in an IT support role.

#ellie • 6 min read

No Degree? No Problem! Suman’s Success Story

In this blog, we interview Suman, a dedicated TryHackMe user who very recently landed a new role as a Software Engineer - Security Research.

#ellie • 5 min read

Becoming a Security Engineer: Richárd’s Success Story

Introducing Richárd, a TryHackMe user who has recently soared to new heights after securing a role as a Security Engineer for Prezi.

#ellie • 3 min read

From Pharmacist to Senior SOC Analyst: Konstantinos’ Success Story

The story of Konstantinos, a pharmaceutical graduate who changed career paths to become a SOC Analyst, and very recently, was promoted a Senior Analyst!

#ellie • 4 min read

From Student to SOC Analyst: Hayden’s Success Story

We spoke to Hayden, a TryHackMe student that recently secured a SOC Analyst role!

#emma • 3 min read

Upskilling Within Cyber Security - Charlie’s Story

Charlie used TryHackMe to upskill within cyber security and enhance the way he works, expanding his knowledge to better his job role and responsibilities. Here's how!

#emma • 3 min read

From Basic Computer Skills To Junior Penetration Tester: Olufela’s Success Story

Olufela was first introduced to TryHackMe through a cyber training initiative. With over a year of consistent study, she specialised in offensive security and landed the role of Junior Penetration Tester. Here's her story!

Education • 3 min read

TryHackMe Supports Hands-on Student Development - Irene’s Success Story

Irene uses TryHackMe to help give students at Cardiff University a hands-on, interactive understanding of key cyber security topics. We asked Irene about her thoughts on teaching cyber security and her journey so far. Here’s her story.

#emma • 3 min read

Music Teacher to Security Engineer - Michael’s Success Story

Michael used TryHackMe training to explore the cyber security industry and open up job opportunities. After 10 years as a music teacher, he utilised his new skills to transition to a Security Engineer! This is his story.

Success Story • 2 min read

From Complete Beginner to Cyber Security Consultant - How TryHackMe Helped Tepi Launch Into Cyber

This is Tepi's success story - he used TryHackMe training to learn the field as a complete beginner, and structured learning to become a Cyber Security Consultant.

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