cybersecurity

The original post: /r/cybersecurity by /u/chs0c on 2024-11-19 14:21:41.

I have nearly 3 years in this industry now, and I enjoy it, but wow. Do other professions have this much cock-stroking?

All I ever read is that you need a passion, a drive, you need to live breathe eat drink cyber security in order to succeed in it (or even work in it). I've always seen it recommended that you have a home lab, learn new tools, learn new techniques, study for certifications AND work in security, all at once. Don't get me started on other security people on places like LinkedIn, the amount of time these people dedicate to security is absurd.

Cyber security is an industry in which I work, to make money, to live life and make ends meet. The idea of doing MORE security outside of work hours is ludicrous to me.

And people wonder why there's a huge burnout rate?