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Is cybersecurity still a great career in 2026?

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, we break down the latest 2026 ISSA Life and Times of Cybersecurity Professionals report and compare the research to our own experience leading enterprise cybersecurity teams.

Based on feedback from 380 IT and cybersecurity professionals, we discuss:

• The best advice for breaking into cybersecurity
 • Why networking matters more than certifications alone
 • The growing workload facing security teams
 • Stress, burnout, and why many professionals have considered leaving the field
 • The leadership and culture that separate great security teams from struggling ones

If you're trying to land your first cybersecurity job, grow into leadership, or understand what the career really looks like behind the scenes, this episode is for you.

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