Career coaching · London
Cyber security is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK. Getting in is realistic even without a classic IT background.
Not knowing which specialism to start with: SOC Analyst, Pen Tester, GRC, Cloud Security
Lots of certificates, but no idea which ones the UK market actually values
No practical experience, and no idea how to get it before the first job
A gaming or technical background that is hard to present on a CV
Not understanding how the UK cyber security market works or where to look
Worrying that you will not be hired without a degree
CompTIA Security+ — the baseline for entry
For SOC roles: SIEM (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), threat detection
For pen testing: CEH or eJPT, practice on TryHackMe / HackTheBox
For GRC: ISO 27001, GDPR, NIST
Practical projects and labs — more important than a degree
SC Clearance — for government and defence roles
AI is both a new attack surface and a new defensive tool. Skills that stand out:
Junior
£25–40k (SOC Analyst L1/L2)
Middle
£45–65k
Senior
£70–100k
Pen testing and cloud security command premium rates
I work with people moving into cyber security — choosing a specialism, building a plan and presenting your background well. Sessions in English or Russian.