How to Break In Cybersecurity – Even If You Know Nothing | Learn THIS to Get Hired in UAE!!

How to Break In Cybersecurity – Even If You Know Nothing | Learn THIS to Get Hired in UAE!! In this episode of our "Cyber in the Gulf Series", we sit down with had a insightful conversation with a Regional Delivery Leader at (MEA) from Tech Mahindra who's been working in cybersecurity since 2005 and it all started without any certification! Here's what you'll learn in this episode: 1. How to enter cybersecurity from any background 2. Skills vs Certifications – what actually matters in 2025 3. His journey from Penetration Testing to Regional Head 4. Settling in Dubai with a cybersecurity job during COVID 5. Tools, certifications (CEH, ISO27001), GRC, APSEC, and more 6. What pays the most in Dubai — Cloud, AppSec, or Red Team? 7. How freshers can land a job in Dubai in cybersecurity 8. Real talk on Networking → Network Security → Cybersecurity roadmap 9. Rapid fire segment on books, skills, myths & more To get the most value from this content, please refer to the chapters outlined below: 0:00 Introduction 1:41 His Early Career Journey in IT & Cybersecurity 4:12 How He Entered Cybersecurity Without Certifications 11:13 Balancing Career Growth with Personal Life 18:14 Starting Point in Network Security (2012–2015) 21:56 Why He Chose CEH and Other Cybersecurity Certifications 25:33 Dreaming of UAE: His Obsession to Work in the Middle East 38:53 Red Teaming Career Advice for Beginners 39:49 Step-by-Step Roadmap to Start a Cybersecurity Career 43:05 Best Career Paths for Settling in Dubai or Gulf Countries 44:54 Must-Read Book for Every Cybersecurity Professional 45:13 One Habit That Transformed His Career 45:36 Big Cybersecurity Myth You Should Stop Believing 46:02 Should You Work in India or Go Abroad? 46:08 What Matters More: Certifications or Skills? 46:24 1 Skill Every IT Professional Should Learn in 2025 46:59 His Message for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals 48:24 High Paying Cybersecurity Roles in Dubai 50:19 Final Thoughts & Outro If you're a fresher, working professional, or someone planning to move to the Gulf for cybersecurity — this podcast is your roadmap. Drop your thoughts in the comments. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe! About NG Networks NG Networks is the only institute to bring a revolution in CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE training by its unique concepts of real-time training with 100% Job Guarantee in Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon. NG Networks is the first institute in India that has launched the concept of a Real-time training program that not only helps the candidates but also aids the companies to get the exact profile or qualities that they are looking for. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT & Subscribe for weekly career-focused cybersecurity content. Follow NG Networks for more updates: Website: https://ngnetworks.in Instagram:   / ng_networksoriginal   X: https://x.com/NGNetworks_in LinkedIn:   / ng-networks-delhi   Facebook:   / ngnetworksofficials   #cybersecurity #dubaijobs #techmahindra #redteam #cloudsecurity #gulfopportunities #penetrationtesting #cybersecuritypodcast #ngnetworks