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Job searching with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, which I earned in November 2023, has been an unexpectedly challenging and emotionally draining experience. Despite the hard work and late nights I poured into my degree, I’ve spent the past year struggling to find a position that reflects my skills and aspirations. Working at Rosa Parks Elementary in San Diego, CA, while meaningful, often feels like a world apart from the cybersecurity field I’m so passionate about. Each rejection email chips away at my confidence, leaving me feeling stuck and questioning if I’ll ever land the job I’ve worked so hard to qualify for.

This blog is my way of channeling those feelings into something constructive. Writing about my journey—the highs, the lows, and everything in between—helps me process the weight of these emotions and remind myself that I’m not alone in this struggle. Sharing my thoughts here also gives me hope: hope that by reflecting on my progress and connecting with others, I’ll rekindle my belief that I have what it takes to succeed in cybersecurity. Someday, I know I’ll look back at this as just one chapter in my story—a stepping stone on the path to a fulfilling career.

  • Compromised Routers Highlight a Familiar Problem

    Recent U.S. cyber news shows that compromised routers are still being used in ways that can quietly create serious security problems. According to federal reporting, attackers have used hacked routers to redirect internet traffic and support the theft of account credentials. That matters because the router sits at a key point between a person or…

  • Simple Cybersecurity Steps That Help Protect Offices and Staff in 2026

    Many organizations may not look like power plants or water systems, but the lesson from CISA’s April 7, 2026 advisory is still important: internet-facing systems, weak remote access, and poor cyber hygiene can create real risk. CISA warned that Iranian-affiliated actors exploited exposed industrial controllers in U.S. critical infrastructure, showing again that systems connected to…

  • Digital Forensics Helps Protect Evidence After Cybersecurity Security Incidents

    I learned from Professor Messer’s Digital Forensics – CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 – 4.8 that digital forensics is a major part of cybersecurity incident response, legal evidence handling, and future security improvement. When a security incident happens, security professionals collect and preserve digital evidence so they can understand what happened, reduce the chance of it happening…