Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this interview, I sit down with a cybersecurity analyst who made a major career switch—from working as an electrician to breaking into cybersecurity. One of the key tools in that journey? Wireshark.
We chat about:
How Wireshark helped him transition into IT and cybersecurity
Whether Wireshark is still relevant in modern security roles
How packet knowledge helped him stand out in the job field
What he’d focus on if he were starting today
If you’re considering a career change into IT or cybersecurity—or you’re wondering whether learning Wireshark is still a good use of your time—this conversation will give you a realistic perspective from the real world.
// Peter's Socials//
tps://github.com/cisco0pete
medium.com/@pagaudiomonte
youtube.com/@cisc0pete
linkedin.com/in/pagaudiomonte771
// Get Wireshark Certified //
Check out the official training course
📘 GET TRAINING: packetschool.teachable.com/l/pdp/official-wireshark-certified-analyst?coupon_code=PACKETHEAD50
🔗 Learn more: wireshark.org/certifications
Hands-On Lab Prep for the WCA - wiresharklabs.org
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Peter!
00:59 Where did he start?
02:00 From Electrician to Cybersecurity
02:57 Is Cybersecurity too saturated? Too late to start?
04:30 How to stand out
06:30 Learning Wireshark - How?
08:32 What resources did you use to learn Wireshark?
10:30 How to learn Wireshark for free
12:10 Is AI taking over packet analysis?
13:57 How can a non-technical person get started?
16:55 How to connect with Peter
#wireshark #ccna
In this interview, I sit down with a cybersecurity analyst who made a major career switch—from working as an electrician to breaking into cybersecurity. One of the key tools in that journey? Wireshark.
We chat about:
How Wireshark helped him transition into IT and cybersecurity
Whether Wireshark is still relevant in modern security roles
How packet knowledge helped him stand out in the job field
What he’d focus on if he were starting today
If you’re considering a career change into IT or cybersecurity—or you’re wondering whether learning Wireshark is still a good use of your time—this conversation will give you a realistic perspective from the real world.
// Peter's Socials//
tps://github.com/cisco0pete
medium.com/@pagaudiomonte
youtube.com/@cisc0pete
linkedin.com/in/pagaudiomonte771
// Get Wireshark Certified //
Check out the official training course
📘 GET TRAINING: packetschool.teachable.com/l/pdp/official-wireshark-certified-analyst?coupon_code=PACKETHEAD50
🔗 Learn more: wireshark.org/certifications
Hands-On Lab Prep for the WCA - wiresharklabs.org
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Peter!
00:59 Where did he start?
02:00 From Electrician to Cybersecurity
02:57 Is Cybersecurity too saturated? Too late to start?
04:30 How to stand out
06:30 Learning Wireshark - How?
08:32 What resources did you use to learn Wireshark?
10:30 How to learn Wireshark for free
12:10 Is AI taking over packet analysis?
13:57 How can a non-technical person get started?
16:55 How to connect with Peter
#wireshark #ccna
