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In this episode of Bytes, Bits and Brilliance, we address common concerns for individuals looking to pivot into cybersecurity, particularly those who feel they may need to start over or obtain additional certifications. 

It's important to view roles not just as job titles but as signals that reflect what companies truly need. 

Dawn shares her insights on how to leverage existing skills and experiences, even if they don't seem directly related to cybersecurity at first glance. 

She encourages listeners to adopt a mindset of adaptability and to recognize that career pivots can be messy and non-linear, requiring both strategy and faith in oneself.

Dawn illustrates her points by discussing a specific job role she encountered, highlighting how the language used in job descriptions can reveal opportunities that align with one's existing skills.

Takeaways

• Career pivots require skill, strategy, and faith.
• Look at roles as signals about company needs.
• Pivots are often messy and non-linear.
• Job titles in cybersecurity can be misleading.
• Technical fluency is more important than technical mastery.

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