# Ep43: The Best Personality Traits for Working in Cybersecurity

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Podcast: [Byte Sized Security](https://stenobird.com/podcast/byte-sized-security-6574623)
Published: 2026-06-01T23:53:00+00:00
Episode link: https://bytesizedsecurity.show/episode/ep43-the-best-personality-traits-for-working-in-cybersecurity
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Duration seconds: 699

## Resource

A Reddit thread asked what the best personality trait for working in cyber is. The top answers weren't technical skills — they were curiosity, patience, humility, calm under pressure, and empathy. Marc breaks down each one with real-world stories from 8+ years in the field.

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