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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 18 MIN

Cybersecurity - I get paid to think like a criminal.

from The 20 Minute Career · host Jane Butler

Most people only think about cybersecurity when something goes wrong. A hacked account. A data breach. A compromised credit card. Alex Hogue thinks about it every single day because that's the job.Working at the sharp end of one of the most in demand fields in tech, Alex protects the data that millions of people trust with their lives. And here's what most people don't realise it's not just about stopping hackers. It's about understanding every vulnerability, every weakness, every angle of attack before anyone else does. The perfect breach is the one nobody notices. That's what keeps people like Alex busy.After completing their degree, Alex built a career that most people their age had never even considered. In this episode they break down what the job actually looks like from the inside. The pressure. The pace. The parts nobody tells you about before you start.If you've ever wondered whether a career in tech is right for you this is the episode to listen to first.Twenty minutes. One person. One real career. No filter.

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