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How to Pivot Into Cybersecurity (Without a Tech Degree) [W&S 137]

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Can you break into cybersecurity without a tech degree? The answer might surprise you. We unpack the myths, the must-have skills, and the real pathways into one of today’s hottest industries. What you’ll hear:

  • The many roles in cyber beyond coding
  • The biggest hurdles for mid-career switchers
  • The soft skills that matter most
  • How AI is reshaping the field

With guests:

  • James Lim, Co-founder of the Center for Cybersecurity Institute, who has trained hundreds of career switchers into cyber.
  • Wee Suan Ng, from ST Engineering’s Cyber Business Division, who shares his own story of moving into cybersecurity from a non-tech background.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I really do this?” — this episode is for you.

What We Discuss:

  • 02:48 What roles are there in cybersecurity?
  • 09:31 What does a DFIR workweek look like?
  • 13:14 Which non-technical paths lead to cyber?
  • 15:51 What proves you’re ready for cyber work?
  • 19:40 Where do candidates struggle most?
  • 28:09 What first steps should a laid-off manager take?
  • 34:01 What was your emotional decision-making process for moving into cybersecurity?
  • 36:56 How did you outshine tech candidates—and advice for mid-career switchers?
  • 41:51 How will AI change cybersecurity jobs?

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