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The Cybersecurity Career Q&A Everyone Needs to Hear

Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast·Cybersecurity Mentors·7 May 2026·59 min

About this episode

Send us Fan Mail and we can reply directly! In this special Q&A episode of The Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we answer REAL questions submitted directly by our community about breaking into cybersecurity in 2026. We cover: How to become employable in your first 90 days  The best entry-level IT and cybersecurity roles  What hiring managers ACTUALLY look for  Home labs that recruiters care about  CompTIA vs GIAC certifications  MBA vs technical degrees for future CISOs  Common mistakes junior analysts make  Networking, mentorship, and career growth  What surprised us most working in cybersecurity  How to stand out when everyone says they want “experience”  We also share personal stories from our own careers, lessons learned, and advice we wish someone gave us earlier. If you're trying to break into cybersecurity, grow your career, or avoid common mistakes, this episode is for you.  Come hang out with us in the Cybersecurity Mentors Skool community. It’s free to join.