The Truth About Cybersecurity Careers in 2026 (Jobs, Pay, Reality)

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Can I get a job just with the certificates? and later complete my bachelor?

Well is it a guranteed job? cuz nowadays u barely get a job even with degree for CS students

Am 18 in a community College have security + exam in 8 days— shoulda got network+ first but am done studying for security+ so no return. Should I target IT help desk or should I target entry cybersecurity roles? Thank you!

I just graduated with a masters in accounting and want to a pivot into cybersecurity. I'm searching a masters program now.

The impact of AI on cybersecurity roles is accelerating rapidly. We are already seeing advanced AI models identify vulnerabilities in legacy systems that have gone undetected for decades. Cybersecurity professionals will need to evolve into subject matter experts in AI integration, with a specific focus on deploying and securing local AI models to maintain data privacy. It is highly likely that every organization will soon require its own localized, autonomous AI security agent.

This shift means the industry must transition toward treating AI as a collaborative force multiplier. Academic institutions must update their cybersecurity curricula. A traditional Bachelor’s degree in this field is quickly losing its edge if it relies on outdated coursework. If a program only covers foundational, routine tasks that modern AI can readily automate, it offers diminishing value to students. To remain relevant, higher education must pivot toward teaching AI administration, advanced threat hunting, and the strategic oversight of automated systems.

Very knowledgeable guy ! Like when you say “fulanito” I thought that was Spanish slang !😂

Thank you this sounds like good info from my preliminary research to transfer my skills to security… what you explain it as it is sounds like a good start actually…sort of mastering Thise little things like phishing for example…it’s helpful .

Was not expecting the “Fulanito” comment lol eso es todo hermano!

So u need tobe atleast an software engineer

I want to get into cyber myself but I don’t know where to start.

These people with all of the certs going into Tier 1 are making a mistake. You can get good jobs in Telecom and then once you get a lot of experience then you should look at the higher tiers in Cyber security. Exactly what I am doing I have been in 911 Network Operations now looking to move into Cyber, just not the lower Tier1

how about coding? Do I need to learn how to code? if yes, what language? Phyton?
If not, because AI is already there, should i go to AI Cybersecurity path?

please help

So should i take a bootcamp and get certs? What do you recommend?

Im mostly doing Cybersecurity so I can have kids..... right now i dont have enough money to have them.

Entry level cyber isn’t worth it

I have 9 years of manual and automation testing experience do you think it's right time to switch or should I learn devops and then move to cybersecurity? Anythoughts brother?

I reached rank 923 (Global) on HackTheBox. No Certificate, No Bachelors, just plane interest that sparked a year ago. I'm thinking about getting a Cybersecurity bachelor but everyone is telling me to do IT or Computer Science instead. The thing is - I don't really enjoy these broad generic modules. I enjoy hacking, cybersecurity topics, coding my own tools and doing fancy reverse shells.

Should I opt for a specialized degree in that matter because I know that I only want to do that or should I still go for the generic IT degree. I work in the meantime as an Engineer rn (mostly with electronic components) and I would love to get some feedback for my specific case.

Thank you very much.

How do you feel about GRC? I want to do that do I still follow the network+ and security + for those type of roles?

Short answer. Yes.

You message is misleading, you don't need all those learning to land a job. Those certs are too expensive and it's illogical to think you need to have all those certs before landing a cyberscurify job. Most important thing is to know how to use the tools in

what certs do you recommend for a Helpdesk role if you do not have the means to get your Bachelors or Masters in Cyber?

couldnt agree more.

I work in a SOC for an msp and this vid is 1000% accurate

Definitely agree, looking back I wish I started in IT, Sys Admin roles before getting into cybersecurity. There’s much more you can learn in those roles about the tooling before trying to secure the system.

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