Hey everyone, it’s Day 4! My big goal for the next 90 days is to secure an internship in the Cybersecurity department, specifically in the Blue Team within a good FinTech company. I want to stay consistent in learning, refine my skills as a Cybersecurity Analyst, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission of protecting customer trust. In these 90 days, I also aim to complete at least two key courses: the TryHackMe SOC Level 1 or LetsDefend Cyber Security Analyst Path, and the EC Council Cyber Security Analyst Certification, to ensure I’m fully prepared for real-world SOC responsibilities. My top 3 daily habits are: - Starting my day early. - Spending 1 hour learning Cloud Security. - Staying updated with the latest technologies and cybersecurity news.

- Embedded Finance: Banking features inside apps (like ride-hailing or shopping). - AI & Machine Learning: Personalized finance and fraud detection. - Open Banking: Securely sharing financial data between institutions. - Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Blockchain-based financial systems outside traditional banks.

Here’s some truth that might bruise your ego — but it will save you a lifetime of unnecessary pain, so you might just need to hear it. You will never launch your career like this. You might have gone through uni, taken courses, attending workshops… learning, learning, learning — but the truth is this: Knowledge isn’t power. Knowledge is potential power. Applied knowledge is power. Most people end up in careers they never studied for. Most sit back and wait for “the perfect time. ”Spoiler: that doesn’t exist. Most of you have motivation to start — but only a small minority have the discipline and consistency to finish. That is the separator. Most people will be in the exact same place this time next year. Most are victims of circumstance — a few become victors because they take action and own their goals. Let me be honest: no one is coming to save you. You have to do it yourself — alone, when no one is watching, when no one is clapping, when there’s no approval, praise, or certainty.That’s how winning is done: in silence, through raw action. I’m ranting today because too many people think that once they finish uni or a course, employers will magically line up to hire them. Guess what? That’s what everyone thinks. And if everyone does it — no one wants it - that's the reality of life. You become just another name in a pile of thousands… and in a world of fierce competition, you will get passed by someone less smart, less qualified, but far more prepared and willing to do what it takes. This is a Wednesday morning wake-up call for every person in this community who says they want to launch their career… but has done nothing different from everyone else. See the leaderboard in the community? They’ve secured opportunities most people will never touch. Why? Because they took action. If you want me to show you how to launch your career properly, complete the 7-day challenge and start your training. We’ll literally show you how to get it done — quickly and effectively.

Hey everyone, Day 3 done! The FinTech role that excites me most is Tech & Development — especially the cybersecurity side of it, where I can help defend FinTech systems from threats. I want to be part of this industry because people completely rely on these digital financial systems for their salaries, savings, and security, and I want to help protect what they trust. Over the next 90 days, I’m going to focus on developing my cloud security skills, strengthening my Blue Team/SOC abilities, and building the skills needed to contribute effectively to defending the FinTech space. Bonus Community Challenge: I believe the next big innovation in FinTech will be AI-driven fraud detection and prevention systems, as the cybersecurity landscape is shifting from traditional, manual methods to more autonomous and intelligent technologies. With AI’s ability to analyze massive amounts of financial data in real time, identify unusual patterns, and respond instantly to potential threats, FinTech companies can greatly strengthen their security. This level of automation will not only reduce human error, but also help protect users’ money and trust on a much larger scale

What is the biggest road block you face trying to launch your career? Comment below and i will try and answer with the solution for you.