Why Breaking into Cybersecurity Isn’t as Easy as You Think

We’re told over and over again that there are hundreds of thousands of cybersecurity vacancies in the U.S. and millions worldwide. But from what I hear, many new entrants to the application security field find it difficult to land jobs. Why?

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Why Breaking into Cybersecurity Isn’t as Easy as You Think - Security Boulevard

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