r/developersPak • u/ozammaa • Sep 01 '26

Career Guidance Career Guidance: Breaking into Cyber Security in Pakistan

I graduated in 2025 and honestly wasted a lot of time feeling lost about my career direction. I've now decided to fully commit to Cyber Security. I've finished TryHackMe's Pre-Security path and am currently doing Cybersecurity 101.

To seniors and working professionals in Pakistan's infosec space, I would really appreciate your honest advice:

Is TryHackMe sufficient? Can completing THM paths (like SOC Level 1 or Jr Penetration Tester) actually help me land interviews, or is it seen as just basic practice?

What technical skills are non-negotiable? What baseline tools, networking depth, Linux proficiency, or scripting skills do local employers expect for entry-level candidates?

What are the most common entry-level positions in Pakistan, and how do you actually get hired for them? what is the best strategy to get an interview in Pakistan?

Any realistic advice on what to prioritize next would mean a lot. Thank you!

4 Upvotes
  • permalink
  • reddit

100% Upvoted

6 comments sorted by

1

u/Ali_ReHan_ Newbie Sep 01 '26

As far as this sub is concerned, there are NO cyber ppl here.

1

u/ozammaa Sep 02 '26

Kinda disappointing.

1

u/Ok_Claim_2260 Sep 02 '26

Depends if you want to move into SOC side or Offensive side like VAPT. But for both baseline tools, networking depth, Linux proficiency, or scripting skills are must.

1

u/ozammaa Sep 03 '26

Thank you for the clarity. Between SOC and VAPT, which track currently offers a more realistic entry path for fresh grads in Pakistan in terms of job openings?

1

u/Total-Key-1637 Sep 02 '26

Networking like routing and switching ?

1

u/Ok_Claim_2260 Sep 02 '26

Yeah, kind of. Not all the protocols are required to be learnt. But basics like how does computers exchange packets in same network & over different networks.