The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/droxia on 2025-06-12 17:43:38.

i like doing ctfs, but it feels like nobody cares. it doesn’t really prove anything outside of that platform. bug bounty is tough. even if you find a couple bugs, it’s rare that anyone notices. home labs are great for learning, but no one sees them except me. certificates are the same. you spend time and money, and it still doesn’t mean much unless someone already believes in you.

i’m not trying to do youtube or chase attention. i just want to be part of something real, something i enjoy doing, where others can also see my work and know i’m good at what i do.

what should i focus on if i want to be known in this field, not just stuck in my own bubble?