Does anyone else want to leave the cyber security industry? It’s not that I don’t like it but I’m curious about technology in a more holistic view or even more of the finance side. I’m all over the place but curious if others have similar thoughts

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I think security is one of those fields that is really only a good career path if you are super passionate about it. A lot of people pursue security careers for the wrong reasons.

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The problem is every client needs security, but they all think a silly vendor tool or the government is going to bail them out creating high pipeline volatility in our space. Not to mention we don’t get enough of a seat at the executive table yet, and that artificially suppresses our income.

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Want? Sure crossed my mind plenty. Will? No. ROI too high given skill, inflation, and being in a field that values results rather than pomp and circumstance in many cases.

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Yes. I did leave to become a data analyst and came back to become a cyber analyst lol.

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