#37 He Hacked for 1000 Days Straight: Here’s How It Landed Him a Cybersecurity Job ft. Constantinos Kaplanis

The Hacker's Cache

In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Constantinos Kaplanis, a senior penetration tester who took an unconventional path into cybersecurity. With no prior IT experience, he grinded his way into the field—applying to 500 jobs, enduring countless rejections, and proving his skills through sheer persistence. One of his biggest accomplishments? A 1,000-day hacking streak on TryHackMe, a testament to his dedication. We break down his journey, the job-hunting struggles, and the underrated attack vectors he’s exploited in real-world pentests. If you’re trying to break into cybersecurity, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Connect with Constantinos Kaplanis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckaplanis/

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Non-IT Background and Interviews (00:01:59)

3. Rapid Fire Questions (00:07:00)

4. Favorite Programming Language (00:08:27)

5. Underrated Attack Vectors (00:09:23)

6. 1000 Day Hacking Streak (00:13:05)

7. BSCP Discussion (00:19:00)

8. Final Wisdom & Hot Take (00:22:09)