A Simple Hack To Find Your North Star in Cybersecurity

Avoid Wasting Time and Build a Purposeful Cybersecurity Career in 2025

When Ali started his cybersecurity journey, he was filled with excitement.

He had heard about the booming industry, the high salaries, and the endless job opportunities.

With no clear direction, he did what most beginners do — signed up for an expensive cybersecurity bootcamp and chased multiple certifications, hoping to land a job quickly.

Two years later, Ali found himself frustrated.

Despite earning a handful of certifications, he still didn’t have a job in cybersecurity.

He had spent thousands of dollars on training programs but lacked real-world experience and a clear specialization.

The industry was evolving rapidly, and Ali felt lost, overwhelmed, and discouraged.

So ..what went wrong?

Ali didn’t have a North Star — a guiding path to navigate his cybersecurity career.

I have talked about this before and why it is essential when you are starting out in cybersecurity be as a fresher or someone transitioning from another career