Break Into Cyber: Hands-On Learning with TryHackMe - Daryl Benson | Cyber Talent Unlocked

28/10/2025 1h 3min

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Episode Synopsis

A practical roadmap for building job-ready cyber skills with real labs, clear paths, and hiring signals that matter.On Cyber Talent Unlocked, host Damien talks with Daryl Benson from TryHackMe about how hands-on learning beats memorisation, what to put in a cyber portfolio, and how to move from beginner to SOC, Red Team, or Cloud roles. We cover lab design, learning paths, CTFs vs real-world tasks, and what hiring managers actually look for beyond certs.In this episode:• Why hands-on beats theory: labs, CTFs, and real attack flows• Mapping paths: Blue Team or SOC, Red Team, Cloud Security, and GRC• Building a standout portfolio (evidence not buzzwords)• Day-1-ready signals for entry-level hiring managers• Certs vs skills: what to prioritise and when• How to practise: daily reps, projects, write-ups, and documentation• Community, mentorship, and avoiding burnoutSubscribe for more conversations on breaking into and levelling up in cybersecurity.Guest: Daryl Benson — TryHackMeHost: Damien — Cyber Talent Unlocked Keywords: cybersecurity, tryhackme, blue team, red team, soc analyst, penetration testing, cloud security, cyber careers, cyber portfolio, CTFs, hands-on labs, entry-level cybersecurity, security operations, threat detection, hiring in cybersecurity, skills vs certifications, learning paths Hashtags: #Cybersecurity #TryHackMe #SOC #RedTeam #CloudSecurity #Careers

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