My Journey into Cyber Security: eJPT to eCPPT to OSCP (Part I)

Way back in November 2019 I was playing professional ice hockey and needed to transition into a real job that would pay the bills. I thought to myself:

“How am I going to get a job in cyber security?”

Why cyber security? Because I like computers, I like solving problems, and it pays well. Naturally what ensured was a plethora of YouTube videos, podcasts, and blog posts from middle-aged white men who were usually bold with a beard (classic computer dudes). After looking at my screen for an unhealthy…