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From $0 to $5K: How I Landed My First Cybersecurity Ghostwriting Client

Taimur Ijlal
5 min readJan 28, 2025

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Cybersecurity ghost-writing is one of the best side-hustles you can start

There are many writers and there are many Cybersecurity professionals but very few Cybersecurity Writers

Companies are always looking for writers who can break down complex topics into accessible language for their audiences.

Additionally, many CISOs and C-level suite individuals are interested in creating their brand as thought-leaders on LinkedIn

Their main challenge .. they do NOT want to sound like the same copy-pasted ChatGPT stuff

This is where Cybersecurity ghost-writing comes in

Last year, I decided to explore it as a side hustle.

Fast forward, I landed my first $5K client through Upwork by leveraging my experience, portfolio, and consistent effort.

This article is a breakdown of how I got there, the lessons I learned, and actionable steps you can take to do the same.

My Background

I’ve been writing about cybersecurity for over 15 years, sharing my insights on Medium, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

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Taimur Ijlal
Taimur Ijlal

Written by Taimur Ijlal

🔒 Cybersecurity Career Coach & Mentor | 🚀 Helping Professionals Land High-Paying Cybersecurity Jobs | Free Ebook ->

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