Cyber Zero to Cyber Hero

Figuring out InfoSec and writing it all down.

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Welcome

Hi, I’m Josh —
welcome to CyberMusing.

A few years ago I was on the outside of this field looking in, wondering if people like me belonged in it. CyberMusing is the resource I wish I’d had back then — honest notes from someone still figuring it out, minus the gatekeeping and the jargon. Whether you’re curious, career-changing, or just starting out, I’m glad you’re here.

Why this blog exists

The barriers I ran into on the way in.

Cybersecurity has a habit of keeping people out — not always on purpose, but the effect is the same. These are the walls I hit, and the ones I want to help you get past.

Gatekeeping

Knowledge withheld instead of shared — critical info locked behind expensive courses or worded to keep newcomers out rather than welcome them in.

Unrealistic standards

“Entry-level” roles that want years of experience. The endless paradox of needing experience to get experience — I’ve been there, and it’s genuinely frustrating.

Nobody to ask

Finding a guide is hard. That’s a big part of why I started writing — I wanted to be the person I wish I’d had when I was starting out.

So here’s the answer

Three easy ways in

No gatekeeping, no pressure — pick whichever suits you. They’re all open doors.

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Figuring out InfoSec and writing it all down.

Hi, I’m Josh —
welcome to CyberMusing.