Cracking the code of a successful cybersecurity career starts here. Hear from ESET’s Robert Lipovsky as he reveals how to break into and thrive in this fast-paced field.

04 Jul 2025

What does it take to break into cybersecurity? Is there any best path? Do you need to be a coding prodigy? What college degree do you need? Indeed, do you need any? If these are some of the questions swirling in your mind, you’re in the right place. Hear from ESET Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher Robert Lipovsky as he breaks down the skills and personality traits that all aspiring cybersecurity professionals should have in order to succeed in this ever-evolving industry.

Of course, this is far from the first time we’ve looked at how to get started in cybersecurity. In fact, our previous coverage included insights about cybersecurity careers from yet more ESET researchers, both about how to break into this field and what the work of a malware researcher is like.

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