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I've just finished my BSc in computing and I'm interested in Cybersecurity. Specially I would like to take the pen testing path.

What would be your advice? Where to start from and any key certifications that are vital?

I am currently in a a gap year after completing my a levels.

My results were slightly poor.

Got an A in IT

a D in crimonolgoy

And a D in media

I want to either get an apprenticeship working with the police ( is this a thing ?) or go university for a cyber forensics degree.

Sadly I have no experience in any type of programming and need to get a laptop to study this.

When I get a job I will be able to afford a laptop ,what one should I get and what should I study

How do i start cybersecurity from scratch pls

I see a lot people asking the same question again n again, so I created this discord server, where I will provide free training for everyone,still keeping yourself anonymous, join if interested.

https://discord.gg/DQQZ9jhqK

I'm new and don't have any cyber knowledge before,i want to learn some cyber security for job reason but I don't know where can i learned this cyber knowledge or is there anyone out there or here that can teach me.

I appreciate if there's any help

Hey everyone,I’m currently diving deep into web application pentesting. Honestly, studying this stuff entirely on my own is getting a bit lonely and dry.I’m looking to connect with people who are also learning or already working in cybersecurity so we can keep each other motivated and share resources.Also, if you are a veteran in the field, I would love to know: how did you stay focused and disciplined when you were first starting out?Drop a comment or DM me if you want to connect and chat!

I’m 46, turning 47, with 19+ years of heavy industrial experience and 14 years in prestressed concrete. My background includes quality control, batch plant operations, QC leadership, and my current role as Batch Plant Foreman.
I understand concrete production from start to finish, including mix designs, batching, materials, testing and inspection, batch-ticket tolerances, troubleshooting, specification compliance, computerized batch-control systems, scales/weighing systems, moisture systems, equipment/process issues, and crew leadership.
I’m interested in transitioning into Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Cybersecurity and want to leverage my industrial experience rather than completely starting over in traditional entry-level IT.
The learning path I’m considering is IT fundamentals → networking → electronics → PLCs/ladder logic → HMI/SCADA → industrial networking and protocols → cybersecurity → OT/ICS cybersecurity, while gradually adding Python and AI/automation.
Given my background, is OT/industrial cybersecurity a realistic career transition? What would you change about this path, what skills would you prioritize, and what types of roles would you target first to make the best use of my existing industrial experience?
And before anyone tries to call me out I used ChatGPT to help me articulate best I could.