The latest articles on DEV Community by Christoph Willam (@cwillam). https://dev.to/cwillam https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3299651%2Fc68d7dc7-84aa-4188-95e1-48048d903fa7.jpeg https://dev.to/cwillam en Christoph Willam Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:59 +0000 https://dev.to/cwillam/why-i-chose-cybersecurity-and-why-you-might-too-3k85 https://dev.to/cwillam/why-i-chose-cybersecurity-and-why-you-might-too-3k85 <p>A few months ago I was learning how to build software. Now I'm learning how to break it - ethically.</p> <p><strong>The moment everything changed</strong></p> <p>While diving into DevSecOps during my FIAE apprenticeship, something clicked. Understanding how systems work AND how they can be exploited? That's where the real challenge is.</p> <p><strong>What I'm focusing on right now:</strong></p> <p>🔐 Pentesting &amp; CTFs<br> ☁️ Cloud Security (Azure/Entra ID)<br> 🌐 Web App Security<br> 🤖 AI Security</p> <p>No certs listed here because I'm just getting started. Learning by doing.</p> <p><strong>Why YOU should consider security too:</strong></p> <ul> <li>More AI-generated code = more attack surfaces</li> <li>NIS2 + AI Act = companies NEED security talent</li> <li>Remote-friendly field</li> <li>The puzzle-solving aspect is addictive</li> </ul> <p>Currently working through TryHackMe paths and documenting my progress. First CTF writeup coming soon.</p> <p>What's YOUR security journey? Drop a comment - would love to hear how others got into this field. </p> beginners career cybersecurity security