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What motivated you to enter the field of Network Security?

"When I was exploring different careers and trying to decide what type of work I wanted to do, the key criteria were something that was challenging and that changed quickly. I also wanted a job where I could make an impact and the results of my work were tangible. Network Security met all of my requirements. The field is dynamic and changes daily, it requires me to stay up to date and to continuously learn new things, and the results are immediately visible, having countered an attempted breach or prevented it from happening in the first place. I can't think of any other career that would provide me with these same benefits."

The purpose of this question is to explore your passion for your profession and determine how committed you are to pursuing this career path. Your answer to this question should be delivered with enthusiasm, thereby demonstrating your desire to attaining this position and advance in the career.

"Ever since I was a child I enjoyed solving puzzles and addressing new challenges. The field of Network Security is very dynamic and changes daily. This is what originally attracted me to pursue a career in the filed and is what has kept me interested in it. I wake up every day knowing that I will be encountering a new challenge and will likely be successful in overcoming it. This is extremely rewarding and keeps me motivated at work."

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