I’m a cybersecurity professional, mentor and speaker based in the UK and on this channel, my mission is simple. Help you kickstart and grow in your cybersecurity career!
Whether you're a student, graduate or career switcher, this channel is built to cut through the noise and give you the clarity you need 🎥💡
I've personally mentored over 500+ aspiring professionals through 1:1 calls, helping them choose the right path, make smarter learning decisions and land their first roles.
🔹 What you’ll find here:
Actionable advice to kickstart your cybersecurity journey
Real talk on certifications, degrees and self-learning 🎓
Clear breakdowns of cyber domains - defensive, offensive, GRC, etc.
Insights from my own cyber journey in the UK
This channel is for those who want real guidance, not fluff. If you’re ready to start your cyber journey, I’ve got you. 💻✨
DISCLAIMER: Everything I share here is based on my personal views and experiences, not connected to any employer, role or organisation
Meera Tamboli
Still feeling incredibly grateful for this one 🥹💙
I’m so proud to share that I won the Next CIO Award at the CIO100 Awards! 🏆
The Next CIO category recognises professionals who have the potential to become the next generation of CIOs, so being recognised less than 5 years into my cybersecurity career feels particularly special.
The evening was such a lovely change from the usual cybersecurity world too. I got to dress up, catch up with familiar faces, meet some incredible people, network, enjoy a three-course dinner and celebrate the achievements of so many people across the industry.
And then, of course, I got to take this trophy home. 🥹
Very grateful for everyone who has supported me throughout this journey. 💙
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🎉 WE HIT 50,000 SUBSCRIBERS! 🥹💙
To celebrate, I want to give away something that I know can be useful:
🎁 A 30-minute 1:1 Cybersecurity Career Call with me for 3 subscribers!
I’ll personally select 3 people who I feel I can genuinely help based on their answers.
If you’re trying to break into cybersecurity, switch careers, land your first role, figure out what to learn next, improve your CV/LinkedIn, or simply feel stuck about your next step, this is for you.
How to enter:
1️⃣ Subscribe to my channel
2️⃣ Tell me how a 30-minute call with me would help you
3️⃣ Optionally, share what you’d like to discuss with me
That’s it! ❤️
Thank you so much for helping me reach 50K. This community has genuinely changed my life, and I’m so excited to keep helping more of you build your careers in cybersecurity. 🚀
📅 I’ll announce the 3 people here on 1 October 2026!
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Want a cybersecurity portfolio but don’t know where to start? 👀
I just built one from scratch for FREE in 15 minutes using AI + GitHub Pages 🚀
You can add your live portfolio to your CV, LinkedIn & job applications.
🎥 Watch the video, follow the 3 steps, and build yours today! 🔗👇
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All your questions about AI Security answered! From AI taking jobs, to how does an AI job look like, to resources and much more!
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Downloading malware is rarely as simple as “I clicked a file and my computer got infected.”
There can be several things happening in the background before you even realise something is wrong.
A malicious file can:
• Execute code on your device
• Establish persistence so it can survive a restart
• Steal credentials, cookies or sensitive data
• Communicate with an attacker’s infrastructure
• Give the attacker a way to move further into the environment
And this is exactly why cybersecurity analysts don’t just ask, “Did the user download a file?”
They look at what happened before, during and after execution.
I’ve broken down that process step by step in this carousel so you can see what actually happens behind the scenes.
Save this for the next time you’re analysing a suspicious file or learning malware analysis.
What would you like me to break down next? Comment below.
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How much of your data is online and what are data brokers?
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What actually happens when you click a phishing email? 👀
It’s not always as simple as “you clicked it, so you got hacked.”
A phishing attack can unfold in a few stages:
1️⃣ You click the link
You’re taken to a website or content controlled by the attacker.
2️⃣ The page tries to trick you
It may look like a familiar login page, a document, a delivery notification, or something you’d normally trust.
3️⃣ You interact with it
You might enter your credentials, download a file, enable something, or simply continue through the page.
4️⃣ The attacker gets what they wanted
Depending on the attack, that could be your credentials, information, or an opportunity to get malicious software onto your device.
5️⃣ The attack can continue
Stolen access or a compromised device can potentially be used for further activity.
The important part?
Clicking a phishing link doesn’t automatically mean you’re hacked. What matters is what happened after the click.
I’ve broken down the process visually in the post so you can see what can happen step by step.
Would you know what to check if you accidentally clicked one?
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Let's go through emails together and analyze if they are phishing or legitimate!
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Cybersecurity may NOT be for you.
And before you get offended, hear me out. 👀
Everyone online is telling you to get into cybersecurity.
High salaries.
Remote jobs.
Huge demand.
But after working in cybersecurity and mentoring hundreds of people, I’ve seen the other side.
You probably shouldn’t choose cybersecurity if you:
1. Want the salary but hate learning.
Because this industry changes constantly. Your learning doesn’t stop when you get the job.
2. Want an easy entry-level career.
A certification alone won’t magically get you hired. You need to prove you can actually do the work.
3. Give up when things break.
Because troubleshooting something for hours only to realise the problem was one checkbox?
That is VERY normal in cybersecurity.
4. Think cybersecurity is just hacking.
Most days involve a lot more alerts, investigations, documentation, reports and meetings than dramatic hacking scenes.
And finally…
5. You don’t actually enjoy technology.
You don’t need to be obsessed with tech.
But you should be curious about how things work.
Because if you’re only here for the salary…
You might hate the actual job.
So before you start your cybersecurity journey, ask yourself:
Do I actually want the career… or do I just want the idea of it?
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Not all cybersecurity advice is bad…
But some advice can keep beginners stuck for months.
Over time, I’ve seen many people delay starting because they think they need:
❌ More certifications
❌ More preparation
❌ A perfect CV
❌ A complete career plan
❌ To know everything before applying
The truth?
You build confidence by doing.
You learn by:
✅ Building projects
✅ Applying for roles
✅ Getting feedback
✅ Improving as you go
You don’t need to have everything figured out on day one.
Your first cybersecurity job is not the finish line, it’s where your learning accelerates.
💾 Save this if you’re trying to break into cybersecurity.
📤 Share this with someone who is waiting to feel “ready” before starting.
What’s one piece of cybersecurity advice you’ve heard that you disagree with? 👇
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