Who are you?

Hey! I’m Scott, from Scotland, and the best name I could come up with for this project is ScotSec!

I’m a 30-something who worked as an electrical engineer for over 10 years and as an operations technician for 6. This website was created to host my blog posts and thoughts from my journey towards becoming a penetration tester.

There is quite a difference between these careers, but I am hoping to leverage some common skills, such as problem-solving and critical thinking, to make the transition easier.

What is your experience?

I have worked in various industries as an electrical engineer, including FMCG, brewing, and packaging. This involved everything from general planned and breakdown maintenance to programming and fault-finding on PLCs, as well as project work.

My employers closure prompted me to pursue a career in penetration testing.

Though I was a long-time hobbyist, I started this journey with no formal IT or cybersecurity experience in January 2024. I hadn’t even used Linux before I started, so there was quite a learning curve. Hopefully, I can show that it is possible to start a career in penetration testing from scratch if you are willing to put in the time and effort while utilizing skills from previous roles.

Get in touch

If you found anything on this site interesting or you would like to get in contact with me please feel free to reach out and let me know.