the hacker’s roadmap (how to get started in IT in 2025)

Summary by Krater

A comprehensive roadmap for starting an IT and cybersecurity career in 2025, breaking down the learning journey into foundational phases, certifications, and job application strategies.

From the video

Answers: How do I get an IT job with no experience in 2025?

• IT career roadmap 2025
• CompTIA A+ certification
• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco CCNA certification
• Linux and Python for IT
• Building an IT home lab
• Penetration testing certifications

What it concludes

• You do not need IT skills or college degrees to land your first IT help desk job, but experience and customer service skills are paramount.
• CompTIA A+ is the gold-standard foundational certification for help desk roles, though it requires passing two exams.
• CompTIA Security+ is a checkbox certification widely required for government and defense contractor IT roles satisfying DoD 8570 directives.
• Cisco CCNA is the gold-standard networking certification, preferred over Network+ for its rigorous, practical Cisco focus.
• Having a personal home lab and practical project experience on your resume significantly boosts your chances of being hired in IT.
• The OSCP remains the gold-standard certification for penetration testing and offensive security careers.