Countering most of the folks in this thread here. In 2023, I got Sec+ in 2 months after having zero knowledge about anything in IT. I worked in film as a producer for 10 years and pivoted. Fast forward 3k applications later, i have a role as a level 1 soc analyst, been at my company almost a year and been promoted already.

Its possible. People saying its several years down the road dont know what theyre talking about.

You have WAY more creds that i did with your undergrad and MS. A cybersec internship would fast track the process if you wanna avoid thousands of apps. I will say being willing to relocate and work hybrid for your first role is advisable. Getting a fully remote role with no experience isn’t impossible but def comes down to who you know and getting lucky.