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.
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.
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."
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
From Student to SOC Analyst: Hayden’s Success Story
We spoke to Hayden, a TryHackMe student that recently secured a SOC Analyst role!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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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