How to handle working in cybersecurity long term

I've been working in cybersecurity for about 7 years; before that for about 8 years in other IT positions.

I've been trying to keep myself hands-on and up to date about various technologies (Linux, networking, OpenStack, AWS, Kubernetes, Perl, Python, Go, SIEM, WAFs, Web applications, APIs, ...), tools, attack and defense techniques. Not to mention other skills you need to hone, like written and oral communication, some business and financial knowledge, risk management, managing your manager and team mates.

But …

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