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How I Would Start a Cybersecurity Career in 2025 (If I Were Starting from Scratch)
A Modern Roadmap to Launching a Cybersecurity Career In 2025
Cybersecurity has changed dramatically in the past two decades.
When I started my career in 2002, the industry was still evolving, and many of the job roles we see today didn’t even exist !
Back then, cybersecurity professionals could rely on traditional career paths — getting a degree or certification and applying for jobs on LinkedIn.
But in 2025, things are different. The job market is tougher than ever. Companies are prioritizing automation, outsourcing security functions, and hiring only those who can prove hands-on expertise.
Simply having a certification or degree is no longer enough to land a job.
The old ways don’t work anymore.
If I were to start all over again in 2025, I wouldn’t follow the traditional route that many still believe is necessary.
Instead, I would take a strategic, modern approach — one that leverages the latest tools, industry shifts, and personal branding to accelerate my journey.
