The Monica Talks Cyber Show
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The Monica Talks Cyber Show
I Tried 5 Cybersecurity Roles - Here’s the Truth Nobody Tells You
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Stop chasing certifications without direction. If you’re trying to break into cybersecurity or grow into a leadership role, this is the real career map. In this video, I walk you through the 5 most in-demand cybersecurity career paths - from hacker to identity, cloud, GRC, and CISO. I’ve worked in all of them over the last 20 years, and I’m giving you the no-BS truth on what each role really looks like, what hiring managers want in 2025, and what it actually takes to succeed.
What we’ll cover in this video: what penetration testing really is (Hint: it’s not just hacking), why IAM (Identity & Access Management) is exploding in demand, the real-world impact (and pressure) of cloud security leadership, how GRC & privacy are fast tracks to C-suite for legal/finance folks, what it actually takes to become a successful CISO, and the truth nobody tells you: It’s not where you start—it’s how you grow.
This isn’t another generic “top 5 jobs” list. This is real experience, real insights, and a real roadmap for building a cybersecurity career that actually leads to leadership.
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