Why I Started This Blog: Learning Out Loud and Sharing the Journey

Welcome

Hi, and welcome to my space.

I’m Mathew Joseph, and I’m building my career in cybersecurity one step at a time. Like many others starting out, I’ve spent countless hours learning, practicing, and trying to make sense of all the moving pieces in this field. I created this blog as a way to document my progress and hopefully inspire or help someone else along the way.

Cybersecurity is challenging, exciting, and always changing. Writing about what I work on helps me make sense of it all and gives me a way to show what I can actually do.

Why I decided to start writing

At some point, I realized quietly learning on my own wasn’t enough. I wanted to create a record of what I’m working on and show what growth in this field really looks like. Writing helps me think more clearly, reinforce what I learn, and build the confidence to share it with others.

I also believe sharing your journey publicly is one of the best ways to stand out, connect with others, and hold yourself accountable. Even if nobody reads this yet, it’s already worth it for the clarity it brings.

What to expect here

On this blog, I’ll write about the skills I’m learning, the challenges I face, and the insights I pick up along the way. You’ll see posts about:

• SOC analyst skills and case studies

• Threat hunting and investigation practice

• Phishing email analysis

• Notes from labs, certifications, and courses

• Reflections on building a career in cybersecurity

Some posts will be technical, others more personal, but all of them will come from my real experience.

Why these matters

This blog keeps me accountable. It shows what I’ve learned and what I can bring to a team. It’s also a way to connect with people who are further ahead and those just getting started.

If you’d like to connect or share advice, feel free to reach out. And if you’re a potential employer or mentor reading this, thanks for taking the time to see what I’m about. I’m serious about what I do and excited for what comes next.

Thanks for reading and feel free to follow along.

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