Downsides of Working in Cyber Security

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[regisw]

It’s pros and cons in any field of job u do

[Samjay.]

I am gonna keep studying to get certifications but I just worry about the stress when I get a job, hopefully we can all handle it!

[poseidoncollins]

Sounds cool . Being unemployed is much more stressful 😅

[kodestrike]

At this point there are so many cyber security jobs out there the qualifications have been lowered it is much easier now to get into the cybersecurity field with less stress because the employer is more apt to work with you however you can notice this by the fact that you have had several different cyber security positions yourself so for those of others out there do not be afraid to feel this right or feeling good

[rogueshadow]

Great advice. I'd add to maximize your bandwidth in terms of certs too. Marketing wise, go for the ones that are recognized by HR, get a couple to challenge yourself, and get some to stay compliant with the job you want (more for fed or fortune institutions with federal buy-in). People can easily set up this trail by using job posting sites like Indeed. An example of this is passing the OSCP and being on the fence with OSCE; often times, having passed the OSCP and studying for OSCE relatively the same weight as saying you "have the OSCE".

[deboman]

Let’s be real, all IT jobs can be stressful but yet we still do it 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️

[GoodCopsBadCops]

when two of the cons are semi-pros for me I think that means I've made a good choice. The certification one is the one that kills my soul because once I finish my degree I really just want to stop "school". Obviously you'll always be learning but certifications are just too close to full on schooling for my brain vs just keeping up with advancements which is what I do for fun.

[retailmenot]

Banking and working with clients especially with money movement is stressful. You’re stressed every day- deadlines, entitled clients and internal partners (bankers), and it’s taxing on your mind and body. I’ll take cyber security

[Ken-dojitsu]

This is such a great out reach channel for driving more folks to be interested in Cyber Security. Awesome field and still heavily needed. Thanks for contributing to Cyber in this way 🙏🏻!

[kodestrike]

Sometimes it’s perceived that the only way of entering cybersecurity is through the technical door, but that’s not the case […] Whatever a person’s talent, with people, administration, management, education, or technology, there is almost certainly an aspect of cybersecurity for which their skills and experience are needed.”

[StiffShot]

Don’t scare me like that 😱 I don’t want to change my major 😅

[JohnExploresEverything]

That’s why they make the big bucks. I’m switching careers

[jeffreycruz]

O god the
Vendor neutral vs vendor specific

[ayeshac]

Certs and experience matter, but if you have experience certs don't matter; especially if you're a SME on specific tools as companies would rather hire an architect who can configure the tool(s) vs producing scans, reports, and metrics.

[shna]

Thank you for the advice!🎉
Would homeland security fall under cybersecurity? I might choose that and take cybersecurity electives?

[AUmario]

Just wondering, are you going to the Women in Cybersecurity Night at the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC on October 20? I heard about it from the Cyberwire Daily podcast. Thought you might be interested to speak with other women in various areas of their career in Cybersecurity. Love your content!!!

[jayr]

If you don’t want to do cyber go for the Cloud. It’s in just as much demand if not more and not as stressful as cyber….

[brokecsstudent]

My mother biasedly put me into a cybersecurity course in college, now I'm screwed

[arifahmed]

Can u make video about cloud engineering

[danmaster]

What happened to your video in new york i didnt get to finish watching that