1. Are you curious about how digital systems can be attacked and defended?
2. Do you enjoy analyzing data to spot anomalies, intrusions, or suspicious behavior?
3. Are you comfortable learning about networking, protocols, and how data moves across systems?
4. Do you have an interest in cryptography, secure communication, and protecting sensitive information?
5. Are you motivated by protecting organizations or individuals from cyber threats?
6. Do you enjoy troubleshooting and investigating incidents when things go wrong?
7. Are you interested in ethical considerations and responsible disclosure in security?
8. Do you enjoy keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies, vulnerabilities, and threat landscapes?
9. Are you capable of communicating security risks and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders?
10. Do you enjoy working both independently (e.g., pentesting) and collaboratively (e.g., security teams)?