#76 Q&A: I Don't Know If Cybersecurity Is Worth It Anymore

#76 Q&A: I Don't Know If Cybersecurity Is Worth It Anymore

July 1, 2026 · 37 min · Season 3 · Episode 77

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Kyser Clark discusses the value of pursuing a career in cybersecurity amidst industry changes and personal challenges.

In this Q&A episode of the Hackers Cache Podcast, I answer one of the biggest questions in cybersecurity today: Is cybersecurity still worth getting into? I share my honest thoughts after a month of job hunting, interview rejections, burnout, and watching the industry change because of AI. We also take a behind-the-scenes look at what a real penetration testing engagement looks like from kickoff call to final report, including the parts no one talks about, and I break down exactly what pe...

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