Breaking into Cybersecurity in 2026 with No IT Experience

The post is from a 25-year-old with a B.S. in Business Administration (graduated in 2023) and no formal IT or cybersecurity experience, currently working as a claims adjuster. They ask about the difficulty of landing a first cybersecurity role without an IT background, whether to pursue cybersecurity directly (e.g., Security+ cert) or start in IT roles like help desk/sysadmin, and seek advice on a 6–12 month action plan. The poster also questions common mistakes in breaking into the field, long-term job stability, pay, growth potential, and whether AI will replace or assist cybersecurity roles.