My Honest Thoughts on the Cybersecurity Job Market in 2025

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The cybersecurity job market in 2025 has shifted, and if you're still operating on 2021 advice, you're already behind. In this video, I break down exactly what’s happening across the industry right now, including:

🔹 Why AI isn’t replacing all cyber jobs (but is changing the game)
🔹 The rise of outsourcing and what it means for U.S.-based engineers
🔹 How economic pressure is forcing companies to get more selective
🔹 What skills are still in high demand — and which ones are becoming irrelevant
🔹 How to future-proof your career with real-world experience, communication, and strategy

This is a realistic, unfiltered look at what it takes to stand out in today’s cybersecurity landscape, especially if you're looking to get hired, promoted, or pivot into a more technical role.

👇🏽 Drop a comment with your experience in the current job market — are you seeing these trends too?


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⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
01:50 AI’s Impact on Cybersecurity Roles
03:05 Outsourcing & Global Hiring
03:45 Economic Shifts
04:11 Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
05:30 DFIR Labs
06:41 Lab Environment
08:40 Working with DFIR Labs
09:26 Strategies for Career Growth
09:30 Continuous Learning
11:22 Cross-Functional Expertise
13:44 Soft Skills & Leadership
16:27 Final Thoughts

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🔦 SOURCES
→ Cybersecurity Ventures: cybersecurityventures.com/jobs-report-2021/
→ CompTIA: www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/state-of-…
→ SC World: www.scworld.com/analysis/cybersecurity-job-market-…
→ SC World: www.scworld.com/news/cybersecurity-salaries-in-202…
→ Google Cloud: cloud.google.com/transform/101-real-world-generati…
→ Cybersecurity Tribe: www.cybersecuritytribe.com/news/us-cybersecurity-r…
→ European Data Protection Board: www.edpb.europa.eu/news/news/2023/12-billion-euro-…



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