What Is THE HARDEST Cybersecurity Job in the World?

Josh Madakor August 1, 2025
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In this video, I'll be diving deep into what many consider "The HARDEST Cyber Security Job in the World." We'll explore the unique challenges, demanding skills, and critical responsibilities that define this elite role within the cybersecurity landscape. ------ Resources Mentioned in Video: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TYxB0l6BE10RV2IupRUb2uKNj1tcagmPKMHwvIJsgsk/edit?gid=383407471#gid=383407471 ------ 01:07 Missions, Tools & Tradecraft 01:16 NSA TAO Explained 03:04 Skills & Mindset Needed 04:07 How He Got Into a Defense Contractor (Livestream Replay) His github link: https://github.com/0xvpr 11:25 How Operators Are Recruited & Trained 12:44 Officer Route: Naval Cyber Warfare Engineer 15:18 Enlisted Route: CTN & Training Roadmap 16:30 Advanced ION Training Explained 18:24 Career Paths & Salaries 18:33 Navy CTN Enlisted Salary 19:56 Navy Cyber Warfare Engineer Salary 20:22 NSA Full-Time Salary 20:56 Defense Contractor Salary 21:19 Final Thoughts Video Reference: 22:47 How I would make 500k in cyber if my life Depended on it [YouTube](https://youtu.be/or_anZlGS24) ------ LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joshmadakor Instagram instagram.com/joshmadakor Twitter twitter.com/joshmadakor ------ The HARDEST Cyber Security Job in the World