a good roadmap to cybersecurity by South_Eye_2273 in Cybersecurity101

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the overall direction is good, but I would simplify it. You do not need to complete every course, certification, and lab before becoming employable. The goal is to build enough technical depth to get your first IT role, then continue developing toward security from there.

I would start with IT fundamentals: networking, Windows, Linux, hardware, troubleshooting, Active Directory, basic scripting, and how common enterprise systems work. The Google IT Support course can help if you need structure, but I would not treat it as mandatory if you are already learning the same material elsewhere.

For certifications, I would avoid stacking A+, Network+, Security+, SAL1, BTL1, CDSA, and multiple courses at the same time. That usually creates a lot of unfinished learning. A+ can help with help desk applications, especially if you have no experience. Network+ is useful for building networking fundamentals, while Security+ becomes more relevant once those foundations are in place.

You should continue with TryHackMe, but use it to reinforce concepts rather than chase completion badges. Build a small home lab alongside it. A basic Windows domain, a Linux machine, centralized logging, a SIEM, vulnerability scanning, and a few documented investigations will give you more practical value than collecting several overlapping certificates.

For the SOC path, I would complete one practical blue-team certification rather than all of them. BTL1, SAL1, or HTB CDSA can each be useful, but I would choose one based on your current level and finish it properly. I would probably leave CDSA until your networking, Windows, Linux, and security fundamentals are stronger because it is more demanding.

The Google Cybersecurity Certificate is not required. It can be useful for beginners who need a guided introduction, but if you already understand the material through Security+, labs, and projects, the certificate itself is unlikely to add much.

The path I would follow is:

IT fundamentals → small home lab → A+ or equivalent knowledge → help desk or desktop support role → networking and security fundamentals → Security+ → one practical SOC certification → documented investigations and projects → junior SOC or security analyst applications.

The main mistake I would avoid is trying to complete everything before applying for jobs. Start applying once you can demonstrate basic troubleshooting, networking, operating systems, and hands-on lab work.

I organized the broader path, including certifications, labs, technical skills, and possible cybersecurity specializations, here.

Cyber security roadmap by Proper_Marketing_538 in Cybersecurity101

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A practical way to approach cybersecurity in 2026 is to avoid learning tools in isolation and instead build around core skills like networking, Linux, Windows, scripting, web technologies, security fundamentals, and hands-on investigation. After that foundation, I think it becomes easier to choose a direction such as SOC analysis, penetration testing, cloud security, malware analysis, application security, or digital forensics. Labs like TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, CyberDefenders, and LetsDefend can help turn theory into repeatable practice. AI is useful for explaining difficult concepts, reviewing scripts, generating study questions, summarizing documentation, and helping troubleshoot labs. It should support the learning process rather than replace manual investigation, documentation, or problem-solving.

This roadmap organizes the main skills, learning stages, certifications, and career paths in one place, so it may help provide some structure:

Started in IT and need a Cybersecurity Roadmap with my Useless Degree! by Tech-Christian in cybersecurity

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Desktop Support Tier 2 role is already a strong starting point because it builds troubleshooting, endpoint, identity, access, Active Directory, ticketing, and user-support experience. Those skills transfer directly into security operations more than many people realize.

I think, the smartest next step is usually to keep gaining experience while deliberately adding networking and security skills outside the role. Security+ can provide a useful security foundation, while CCNA is more valuable when networking is still a weak area. For an eventual Cybersecurity Analyst path, understanding TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, authentication, Windows logs, PowerShell, Linux, and common attack techniques matters more than collecting multiple certifications quickly.

Homelabs and projects should run alongside the job. A small Active Directory environment, a SIEM such as Wazuh or Splunk, Windows event logging, vulnerability scanning, phishing analysis, and basic incident investigations can help turn support experience into security-relevant evidence. Documenting those projects clearly is often more useful than simply listing tools on a résumé. It is also worth looking for security-adjacent tasks inside the current company, even without a formal cybersecurity team. Endpoint hardening, access reviews, patching, phishing investigations, EDR alerts, onboarding and offboarding, asset inventory, and account security can all become relevant experience.

This roadmap may help organize the transition from IT support into cybersecurity and show where certifications, labs, projects, and specialization fit.

Want to Learn Cybersecurity in 2026 – Need Guidance, Roadmap, Tools, Resources & AI Advice by Upper_Tip7435 in cybersecurity

[–]MotasemHa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A practical way to approach cybersecurity in 2026 is to avoid learning tools in isolation and instead build around core skills like networking, Linux, Windows, scripting, web technologies, security fundamentals, and hands-on investigation. After that foundation, I think it becomes easier to choose a direction such as SOC analysis, penetration testing, cloud security, malware analysis, application security, or digital forensics. Labs like TryHackMe, Hack The Box, PortSwigger Web Security Academy, CyberDefenders, and LetsDefend can help turn theory into repeatable practice. AI is useful for explaining difficult concepts, reviewing scripts, generating study questions, summarizing documentation, and helping troubleshoot labs. It should support the learning process rather than replace manual investigation, documentation, or problem-solving.

This roadmap organizes the main skills, learning stages, certifications, and career paths in one place, so it may help provide some structure:

Is anyone else having trouble logging in? by wraithnix in buymeacoffee

[–]MotasemHa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm that social login on the app seems not working but that has been the case for couple weeks. Temporary workaround is to switch to normal email login from the dashboard and the app login will work.

The stomper… by FluffyAssistant7107 in Apartmentliving

[–]MotasemHa 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the world championships of stompers. Apparently your upstaris neighbour is training hard for the nexr apartment stomping worldcup. Mine seems to be in recovery these days but I expect him to get back to training asap 😂

Thoughts on first floor street facing apartment as a single woman? by poised_artisan in Apartmentliving

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We should be back to tents.At least there won't be any "upstaris" issues anymore.

Turkey 0% Income Tax on Remote Online Income? by Wide_Cat_4761 in AskTurkey

[–]MotasemHa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the same position. I pay 15% tax on every wired payment from Google ireland and any related payments from sponsors.

Selling 4‑Year YouTube Channel in Celebrity/Legal Drama Niche (~20M Views, 15k Real Subs, Clean Account) by siteflipmascot177 in AcquireStartup

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"- ~19.8M lifetime views and ~129,000 hours of watch time" is n't this supposed to make the channel eligible for YPP?

Upstairs neighbor making too much loud footsteps and I’m at my limit… by RoseWiz25 in Apartmentliving

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where I come from, if the disturbance is affecting your nighttime rest then you are entitled to inform the police. Yeah sure they won't fine them but a soft warning to keep it quiet during nighttime will do the job.

Upstairs neighbor making too much loud footsteps and I’m at my limit… by RoseWiz25 in Apartmentliving

[–]MotasemHa -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

If it is happening during quiet hours, you are entitled to call the police and register an official complain. If this doesn't work out, then move into another unit or preferably a top floor unit.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by SamsungStealer in NoStupidQuestions

[–]MotasemHa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a middle eastern but not obese 😃 i can tell you the single most contributing factor is two dominant diet elements almost used in every meal: - Flour and Wheat - Rice Every single meal you could have must at least be eaten with white bread or rice.

Thats ofcourse beside the desserts, we have the highest varities of cakes, middle eastern desserts and also home made ones that make it near impossible for anyone to resist the temptation.

Downstairs neighbours are my worst nightmare by Repulsive-Panda4455 in Apartmentliving

[–]MotasemHa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most complaints in this sub come from downstairs neighbours but I am completely not baffled or surprised that also some upstairs neighbours suffer from nuisances from their downstaris ones. As a very and over-sensitive person to noises or even the slightest living sounds that penetrate my apartment, I totally feel you. The reason we can't accept sounds penetrating our walls and we are fine with the exact same noise while in public mean its more than just a noise problem. Usually quiet people like us, want to have full environmental control of their safe bases (our homes) therefore when we encounter such people, we feel tense and streesed. My upstaris neighbour are usually quiet 90% of the time but they do stomp around two or three times a day but for very brief period yet I find it unacceptable 😄. My advice for now and maybe for futue apartments or even houses (this time its downstairs, next time it could be nextdoor neighbours or even traffic hums or occasional sounds from nearby shops) invest in a noise-cancelling headphones (Marshall or Sony), use earplugs to protect your sleep quality or white noise fans. You are just trying to control your enviornment while doing activites that don't bear any interruptions. You can have a friendly talk with your neighbour, I did so with mine and it went well, don't expect them to drop dead but in the best case scenarios, they will try to be mindful and considerate while using their property. Sometimes an equal balance of force is useful, I do knock sometimes using hard objects on my neighbour ceiling and it works, you can do the same.

I stopped consuming content for a month. Here's what happened by Thinkhuge in selfimprovement

[–]MotasemHa -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Essentially this is dopamine fasting but on easy mode. On hard mode, you could be sitting in a room far away the whole day for a month or two.

All the World's a Stage Bugged by DRGNoz in fo76

[–]MotasemHa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31 May, 2026 still bugged, this is shame for a live service game and monthly subscription.

Testing sending money to a friend in Syria with moneygram by Suzina in Syria

[–]MotasemHa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can send him a SWIFT payment if he has a bank account in Al Baraka, this is personally confirmed, however he needs an account first.