#77 If I Had to Start Cybersecurity Over in 2026... I'd Do This

#77 If I Had to Start Cybersecurity Over in 2026... I'd Do This

July 8, 2026 · 51 min · Season 3 · Episode 78

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Kyser Clark shares insights on how he would approach starting a cybersecurity career in 2026, reflecting on his journey and lessons learned.

If I had to start my cybersecurity career over in 2026, there are a few things I would do differently. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I break down my full cybersecurity journey from joining the Air Force, earning Security+, Linux+, CCNA, CISSP, OSCP, and other certifications, becoming a penetration tester, building a YouTube channel, dealing with burnout, and pivoting into AI security. I share my biggest cybersecurity career regrets, what was actually worth it, what I would skip, and ...

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