8 The threat of impostor syndrome
This chapter covers
- Understanding what impostor syndrome is, why it’s important, and who experiences it
- Examining yourself to identify the causes of your impostor syndrome
- Avoiding or overcoming impostor syndrome
- Objectively recognizing and celebrating your achievements
Until now, we’ve focused the bulk of our attention on preparing for and landing that first job in cybersecurity. Now it’s time to start looking at the forces that could work against you after you’ve landed that first role. Reading various studies from the medical, psychological, and career development industries, you’ll find that an estimated 70%-85% of people experience a phenomenon known as impostor syndrome.
As we discussed in chapter 2, ...
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