Challenges Faced by Cybersecurity Managers in Staying Relevant

The author became a cybersecurity manager early in their career due to business acumen, communication skills, and technical knowledge. They maintain relevance through certifications and industry trends but have less hands-on technical experience as they advance in management. They express concern about job stability in management roles compared to individual contributor positions and uncertainty about their marketability if they lost their current job. The post highlights doubts about fitting into either technical or senior leadership roles due to perceived gaps in experience.