Hey all - has anyone ever had any success leaving the Cybersecurity field? If so, what advice do you have?

While I believe a career in cyber is very rewarding and impactful, it’s not the right fit for me, have struggled to find wlb and passion for the field, and am looking to pivot into more of a business analyst role.

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That should be easy. Usually it's harder to get into cyber than getting out.

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Audit? RIP

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I started in IT audit and cyber, I moved towards overall risk management and enabling business to drive change.

Follow your gut, and you’ll be alright

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Yeah, no problem at all

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