About the 🧑 Ask Steve & Feedback category

Direct access to CyberSec Steve for career, learning, or SOC advice — and your space to help shape the future of this community.

This is your open line to CyberSec Steve — ask questions about SOC careers, tools, skill-building, or any blue team dilemmas you’re facing. Whether you’re stuck on a learning path, unsure how to pivot roles, or need help understanding a phishing drill, Steve’s here to help.

It’s also your forum’s suggestion box. Got an idea for a new feature, event, or content thread? Think something could be improved or clarified? Share it. Every bit of honest, constructive input helps build a better Crushing Security — one shaped by its members.

:wrench: Post Types You’ll See Here:

  • “Question: How do I break into Tier 1 with no IT background?”
  • “Questions: Can we get a roadmap on cloud SOC analysis?”
  • “Suggestion: New event idea: Monthly phishing dissection live?”
  • “Question: This lab confused me — could use clearer guidance.”

:light_bulb:Tip: Start your post with either Question: or Suggestion: in the title for clarity.

Your ideas, questions, and feedback don’t disappear here — they drive action.

Let’s build this thing together. part of!