Breaking Into Cybersecurity - PSW #907

Our field is booming! Cybersecurity jobs are projected to grow 33 percent through 2033, far outpacing the average 4 percent growth across all jobs. (And yes, those stats could be made up, but they sound nice, eh?) Yet newcomers often feel paralyzed by where to start. The truth? There's no single "right path," but there are proven strategies that work. The field needs people at all levels, and you don't need a four-year degree to break in. We'll discuss all the details, including a list of projects for beginners in Cybersecurity, plus plenty of non-technical suggestions! Visit for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

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Breaking Into Cybersecurity - PSW #907 is an episode from Paul's Security Weekly (Podcast-Only) by Paul Asadoorian.

This episode is 01:05:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 1, 2026.

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