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The good news is that the high demand and scarce supply of talent is driving better salaries and incentives for those considering an infosec career, drawing more IT-oriented professionals into the space. But this doesn't make it any easier to break into infosec. Launching an infosec career has pitfalls for the uninitiated. In this article, we review some of the frequently asked questions posed by people considering an infosec career and provide references for further information. We recommend that readers use this information as a starting point, not a roadmap.