r/netsecstudents

i’m currently trying to plan out my path into cybersecurity and got a bit confused with certifications

there are so many options like security+, ceh, ejpt, oscp, etc, and everyone seems to suggest a different starting point

i don’t want to just collect certs without understanding how they actually help in getting a job

so i’m curious — what would be a realistic order to follow if the goal is to actually become job-ready?

especially from people who’ve already gone through the process

I just finished OverTheWire Bandit and tried documenting what I actually learned instead of just collecting passwords.

Initially I thought it was just basic Linux, but some levels forced me to slow down and pay attention to things like hidden files, encoding, and how small commands work together.

I’ve put my write-ups here:

https://github.com/inevitablyash/bandit-writeups

I’m still pretty early in cybersecurity, so I’d appreciate feedback:

- Am I focusing on the right things?

- What should I improve or go deeper into?

- What should I do next after Bandit?

Thinking of moving to Natas or PortSwigger next.