Elroy Lee is now a cybersecurity consultant. He started with no technical knowledge at all, and what drew him to CFCI was the chance to practise on situations that felt real.
“What drew me to CFCI was the chance to practise my cybersecurity skills through real-life scenarios. Those scenarios helped me build a very strong foundation.”
Surprised by his own progress
The clearest sign that the approach worked is how Elroy describes looking back on it.
“It’s quite surprising when I look back at how much I’ve grown in terms of my skill set, both to hack and to analyse certain security incidents.”
That growth is the point. Practising on realistic scenarios, over and over, is what turns a beginner into someone who can be trusted with a real problem.
Different backgrounds as a strength
One thing Elroy did not expect was that his non-technical past would be treated as an asset rather than a handicap.
“CFCI embraces different industry backgrounds. Instead of a limitation, they tell us to use it as a strength, because coming from different backgrounds we see things differently, and sometimes that’s how you find a solution to the problem.”
He is right, and it reflects how good security teams actually work. A room full of people who think the same way misses the same things. A varied team sees more.
From zero to hero
Elroy’s recommendation comes back to the distance he travelled.
“I’d definitely recommend CFCI. One of the biggest things I like is that they take you from zero to hero. Without technical knowledge, they train you through the course, and by the end you’re equipped and ready for the industry.”
That journey runs over roughly six months of structured, hands-on training, with no assumption that you arrive knowing anything technical.
For a full breakdown of how people make this move — timelines, what to expect, and how to prepare — see our guide to switching into cybersecurity in Singapore.
If “no technical background” is the thing holding you back, Elroy’s route is worth copying. Start with a free info session and the free experiential workshop, then build the rest on the flagship Career Kickstart programme.
80% of graduates who completed the full programme and career services secured cybersecurity employment (as of early 2026), and 75% of graduates who secured cyber roles had no prior IT background. To see the range of people making this switch, browse our graduate stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you become a cybersecurity consultant with no technical background?
Yes. A structured programme can take someone with no technical knowledge and, over a matter of months, build the skills to analyse incidents and work in the field. Most of our graduates who secured cyber roles had no prior IT background.
How does practising on realistic scenarios help you learn cybersecurity?
Rehearsing real-life scenarios builds a strong foundation, because you apply skills under conditions that resemble the job rather than only reading theory. Many learners are surprised, looking back, by how much their ability to attack and analyse systems has grown.