How to Break Into Threat Hunting (No Experience Roadmap)

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Timestamps:

00:00 Chris's early career struggles

04:28 Explaining SIM systems basics

09:07 Daily routine in cybersecurity job

10:20 Understanding backend log generation

15:12 Skills and mindset for IT roles

17:53 Starting to charge for classes

20:39 Helping IT and cybersecurity professionals

23:36 Learning cloud and certifications

26:04 Discussion on AI in cybersecurity

29:44 Asking for favors and help

Description:

In this episode, Christopher sits down with Kenneth Ellington, a senior threat analyst and cybersecurity trainer, to break down what threat hunting actually is and how you can get into this space.

If you’ve been trying to break into cybersecurity but feel lost after getting certifications like Security+, this episode gives you a real-world understanding of what the job actually looks like and how to position yourself to get in.

In this episode, we cover:

• What threat hunting is in simple terms

• The difference between reactive vs proactive cybersecurity

• What a day in the life of a threat hunter looks like

• How SIEM tools like Splunk are used in real environments

• What skills you actually need to get into threat hunting

• Why certifications alone are not enough

• How to build hands-on experience without a job

• The role of AI in cybersecurity and automation

• Salary expectations and career growth in cyber

Whether you're coming from IT, trying to transition into cybersecurity, or stuck after getting certified, this episode will give you clarity on your next steps.

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