Landing Your First Cyber Role, No Coding Required! with Thomas Knight

This week on The Cyber Revolution Podcast, Adam Hewitt, CEO of Cyber Revolution, is joined by Thomas, a former plumber who successfully transitioned into a thriving career in cybersecurity.

Thomas shares his remarkable journey from spending seven years as a plumber to landing a technical role in the government space, despite having zero prior experience with even basic office technologies like Microsoft Teams or Outlook. He discusses the challenges of career transition, the rewards of continuous learning, and how being surrounded by brilliant professionals has transformed his professional life.

If you're considering a career change into cybersecurity but worry about lacking technical background, Thomas's story offers both practical insights and genuine encouragement.

• Why Thomas decided to leave plumbing after seven years despite the security of having a trade
• How seeing a friend's success in cybersecurity opened his eyes to possibilities he hadn't imagined
• The surprising transition from having zero technical background to working in network security
• How the supportive learning environment at Cyber Revolution prepared him for success
• The importance of asking "dumb questions" and embracing continuous learning
• What a typical day looks like in his government-sector cybersecurity role
• The benefits of work-life balance and hybrid work arrangements in tech careers
• How ongoing certification and skill development continues after landing your first role

Thomas's Top Three Tips for Career Changers:

1. Just do it - If you're thinking about making a change, chances are you want to do it but are just scared to take the leap
2. Ask the "dumb" questions - Don't let fear of looking silly hold you back from learning
3. Practice consistently - Watch videos, complete labs, take practice exams, and build repetition into your learning

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