I finally opened TryHackMe — and Module 1 hit differently than I expected. Three rooms, one mystery chest, and a data analyst moment I didn't see coming. Here's what I found in Offensive Security, Defensive Security, and Search Skills through a data analyst's eyes.

The cybersecurity field is wider than the movies make it look. GRC, security awareness, data analytics, helpdesk, incident response — these are real doors into a field that needs far more than hackers. Here's a map of the entry points, and why your current background is probably worth more than you think.

The domain I was most afraid of — Network Security — was the one I passed. The ones I felt confident in came back below proficiency. Here's what that taught me about how the ISC2 CC actually tests you.