Young People in IT
RSS FeedReal talk on security, AI, and building a career in tech — by Jamie Owen. No fluff, no gatekeeping. Just honest write-ups from someone figuring it out at 23.
Covering technical deep-dives , career experiences , and advice for people starting out .
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You Don't Need a Degree to Work in Cybersecurity
The direct answer to the question I get asked most often by people trying to break into security without a computer science background.
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AI Tools I Actually Use in My Day-to-Day Security Work
A practical rundown of the AI tools that have genuinely made a difference in my security workflow — and the ones that haven't.
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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My IT Apprenticeship
The things nobody tells you before you start — from someone who figured them out the hard way.
Recent Posts
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Understanding Windows Event Log Forwarding for Blue Teams
A practical breakdown of WEF and WEC — what they are, how to set them up, and the common mistakes that make your log pipeline unreliable.
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Getting Started with Microsoft Sentinel: A Practical Guide
What Sentinel actually is, how it fits into the Microsoft security stack, and how to avoid the expensive mistakes people make when they first deploy it.
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The Certifications Actually Worth Getting Before You're 25
An opinionated list of IT certifications that provide real value early in your career — and the ones that are a waste of time and money.
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Being 23 in a Room Full of 40-Year-Olds: Career Observations
The dynamics of being one of the youngest people in a technical team — what's genuinely difficult, what's an advantage, and how to navigate it.
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From Apprenticeship to Full-Time: What the Transition Actually Looks Like
The practical realities of converting from apprentice to permanent employee — negotiation, salary expectations, and what changes when you're no longer 'the apprentice'.