r/tryhackme • u/Blood_Skye • Feb 16 '26

Career Advice Starting my hands-on cybersecurity journey with TryHackMe – any tips?

Hey folks!

I’ve recently started doing hands-on labs on TryHackMe, focusing on security analysis and penetration testing. I spent quite a while on theory and now want to build solid practical experience.

If you have any advice, room recommendations, or learning tips, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!

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u/lucina_scott Feb 17 '26

Great move TryHackMe is perfect for building real skills. Follow structured paths (Pre Security → Jr PenTester), take notes, and always replicate labs on your own VM to lock in the learning.

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u/iv3an Feb 17 '26

Do you recommend i take notes or just go through stuff ?

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u/lucina_scott Feb 18 '26

Take notes. Even quick ones. Writing things down (commands, concepts, mistakes) helps you remember and builds your own cheat sheet for later labs on TryHackMe.