How do you gain “experience” in cyber without a job in cyber?

An episode of CISO Perspectives features host Kim Jones and guest Kathleen Smith (clearedjobs.net; co-host of Security Cleared Jobs) discussing the entry-level cybersecurity hiring dilemma—why many “entry-level” roles require prior experience, how newcomers can build meaningful experience, and how industry practices shape the talent pipeline; a companion blog post by Ethan Cook expands with insights and research on the cyber talent crunch.