CyberMusing
I’m figuring out cybersecurity — and writing it all down as I go. No pretending I have all the answers. Just honest notes from someone in the trenches. Come learn with me.
Hey — I’m Josh, and this is my learning journal
Junior Security Engineer, self-confessed nerd, and very much still figuring things out. I’m documenting everything I learn — the wins, the confusion, the shortcuts, the dead ends — so we can work through it together.
A bit about me →Getting into cybersecurity is tougher than it should be
These are the walls I ran into — and that I see newcomers hitting every day.
Gatekeeping
Knowledge withheld instead of shared. Critical information locked behind expensive courses, exclusive communities, or industry jargon designed 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 someone willing to guide your journey is harder than it sounds. 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.
Three ways CyberMusing helps you move forward
Not a course. Not a bootcamp. Just an open notebook from someone a few steps ahead on the same path.
The Blog
Plain-English write-ups of what I’m learning — certs, tools, concepts, career stuff. Written as I figure things out, not after I’ve mastered them. No jargon, no ego.
Start reading →The Newsletter
Notes from my desk, straight to your inbox. What I’m studying, what clicked this week, what tripped me up — and anything useful I came across along the way.
Subscribe →The Journey
Every cert attempt, every setback, every small win — shared openly. So if you’re feeling lost or behind, you can see exactly where I was, and where I got to.
Follow along →Latest Posts
Practical guides and honest insights to help you break into cybersecurity.
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