Hey! I’m Sal 👋😃 and this is ThinkCyber 🧠💻 — your new favorite corner of the internet (probably).
I’m a cybersecurity professional and I create content.
You’ll find my videos on YouTube, deep dives on Substack, and all kinds of goodies — projects, resources, experiments — right here 👇
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http://www.youtube.com/@cyber_salih
https://salihmatsemela.substack.com
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Mind Over Malware | Salih Matsemela | Substack
Vulnerability Management Project
Dark Web Data - Python Analysis
🆓 Certified in Cyber Security (CC) by (ISC)2
🆓 Skills for All (LOTS OF COURSES)
Google Cyber Security Certificate
SANs Certifications (💸 💰 Expensive)
NIST - National Institute of Standards and Technology
ISO - International Organisation for Standardisation
Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre
CIS - Critical Security Controls
HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Security Operations - Management
UK - Cyber Technical Advisory Group
How to Review Contacts (Legal)
I'm a cybersecurity professional based in England, with a bit of an unconventional journey into the field. I didn’t go to university or have much formal education. I was working a minimum-wage job when I stumbled across a job ad looking for a hacker — something I didn’t even realise was a real career. That moment sparked something in me, and from that day forward, I’ve been dedicated to learning everything I can about cybersecurity.
It hasn’t been a straight path. There have been plenty of ups and downs, but through persistence and constant self-learning, I broke into the industry. Over the years, I discovered there’s so much more to cybersecurity than just hacking. I found my niche in information security, where I now specialise.
I’ve passed exams including CISSP, CISA, and CCSP, along with many others. But I’m always learning — this field doesn’t stand still and I have a lot to learn.
I also create content on YouTube and Substack, sharing the kind of honest advice and insights I wish I had when I was starting.
My goal is to demystify the industry, offer real talk and unfiltered opinions, and help others find their way into this exciting world.
All opinions expressed are solely my own.