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Breaking Into Cybersecurity from a Non-Technical Background | Ping the Guest Ep. 8 with Rafi Ahamed

🛡️ Welcome back to “Ping the Guest,” the signature cybersecurity podcast from Penough Ltd., where we explore real stories, real struggles, and real lessons from the infosec world! In this honest and deeply relatable episode, host Md. Nazrul Islam sits down with Rafi Ahamed, Penetration Tester at Penough Ltd., for a grounded conversation about breaking into cybersecurity from a non-technical background and surviving the steep learning curve that comes with it. Rafi shares his personal journey into cybersecurity—from navigating confusion and self-doubt to gradually building skills and confidence in penetration testing. His story highlights the real struggles many newcomers face, especially those without a traditional technical foundation, making this episode especially valuable for aspiring professionals in similar situations. A major highlight of the discussion is a clear, practical breakdown of the OWASP Top 10—why these categories matter, what they truly represent in real-world security testing, and how they have evolved from 2021 to 2025. Rafi explains the changes in a learner-friendly way, connecting theory with hands-on penetration testing experiences. The conversation also dives into the current state of the cybersecurity community in Bangladesh—addressing challenges, misconceptions, unhealthy hype, and the emotional reality of working in the field today. Rafi shares his unfiltered thoughts on where the community stands and what needs to improve. The episode concludes with practical guidance for newcomers, focusing on mindset, learning approach, patience, and building strong fundamentals rather than chasing shortcuts. Whether you’re just starting out, coming from a non-technical background, or already exploring offensive security—this episode offers clarity, motivation, and realism. 🎧 This is an episode you don’t want to miss. 📌 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡: Rafi Ahamed’s personal journey into cybersecurity Transitioning from a non-technical background to penetration testing Real struggles and challenges faced while entering the cyber domain A clear explanation of the OWASP Top 10 categories Key changes in OWASP Top 10 from 2021 to 2025 Real-world penetration testing insights Honest perspectives on the Bangladesh cybersecurity community The current situation, gaps, and misconceptions in the field Practical guidance for newcomers in cybersecurity Mindset, fundamentals, and sustainable growth strategies 🔔 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 Don’t miss upcoming episodes featuring more cybersecurity professionals and industry voices. SUBSCRIBE and hit the notification bell 🔔 to stay updated! Have a question for our host or future guests? Drop it in the comments below 👇 🎙️𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗟𝗧𝗗. ► Website: https://penough.com ► Facebook:   / penoughcyber   ► LinkedIn:   / penoughcyber   👤𝗚𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗧: ► Rafi Ahamed:   / rafi-ahamed   🎙️𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧: ► Md. Nazrul Islam:   / rbshadow   #CyberSecurity #PingTheGuest #PenoughLtd #BangladeshCyberSecurity #PenetrationTesting #OWASPTop10 #CyberCareer #EthicalHacking #InfoSecCommunity #CyberJourney #OffensiveSecurity #CyberAwareness #LearningCyberSecurity