Survey: Young Adults Unaware Of, Unprepared For Cybersecurity Careers

The Downside Of Cybersecurity Jobs

Millennials also have preconceived notions about the downsides of cybersecurity careers, the survey suggested. About 21 percent of respondents said they thought cybersecurity jobs were stressful, and another 18 percent said they thought the jobs were boring. Fifteen percent said the field doesn't pay well enough and 21 percent said trying to prevent cyberattacks is futile.