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EPISODE · Sep 17, 2025 · 35 MIN

#63 Q&A: Outwork 1,000 Applicants to Break Into Cybersecurity

from The Hacker's Cache · host Kyser Clark - Cybersecurity

Breaking into cybersecurity isn’t about being “good enough.” It’s about outworking the 1,000 other applicants fighting for the same job. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache podcast, I share the raw truth about competing in today’s cybersecurity job market, why certifications and hands-on projects matter more than ever, and how to stand out when everyone claims to have the same skills. Whether you’re chasing your first role or leveling up, this episode gives you the mindset and strategies to rise above the crowd.Connect---------------------------------------------------https://www.KyserClark.comhttps://www.KyserClark.com/Newsletterhttps://youtube.com/KyserClarkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/KyserClarkhttps://www.twitter.com/KyserClarkhttps://www.instagram/KyserClarkhttps://facebook.com/CyberKyserhttps://twitch.tv/KyserClark_Cybersecurityhttps://www.tiktok.com/@kyserclarkhttps://discord.gg/ZPQYdBV9YYMusic by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioAttention Listeners: This content is strictly for educational purposes, emphasizing ETHICAL and LEGAL hacking only. I do not, and will NEVER, condone the act of illegally hacking into computer systems and networks for any reason. My goal is to foster cybersecurity awareness and responsible digital behavior. Please behave responsibly and adhere to legal and ethical standards in your use of this information.Opinions are my own and may not represent the positions of my employer.

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Breaking into cybersecurity isn’t about being “good enough.” It’s about outworking the 1,000 other applicants fighting for the same job. In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache podcast, I share the raw truth about competing in today’s cybersecurity job market, why certifications and hands-on projects matter more than ever, and how to stand out when everyone claims to have the same skills. Whether you’re chasing your first role or leveling up, this episode gives you the mindset and strategies to...

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