I keep seeing posts saying AI will kill cybersecurity jobs or the market is saturated.
Based on what we are seeing such as the rise of AI and the huge impact of cloud, I believe what’s fading could be:
-Pure log-watching SOC roles
-Entry-level paths with no specialization
What’s growing fast:
-Cloud security
-Identity & access management
-AI security risks (and defenses)
-GRC, risk, and compliance roles
-Offensive security with real depth
People should start preparing for 2026 cybersecurity instead of 2018 cybersecurity. If you’re building fundamentals plus cloud/AI awareness, the field is still one of the most resilient tech careers out there with demand outpacing supply.
I wrote a deeper breakdown here (skills, roles, and what actually matters going forward):
👉 https://motasem-notes.net/is-cybersecurity-still-worth-pursuing-in-2026/
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