Its been a little over a year since I've graduated from University majoring in Cyber Security. With my degree in Cyber and obtaining the Security+, I still struggle to land any interviews hundreds and hundreds of applications later. I have a fair amount of CTF and personal lab experience but no real world work experience within Security. (I never landed an internship either but I also wasn't looking as hard at the time. I personally believe this costed me big time.) Currently, I work tech support remotely for the past year or so just to make some cash while I'm out of security but I cant help but feel that my degree has absolutely no weight when it comes to security. I am slated to take the CySA+ exam November 22nd so I'm hoping after this I can finally gain some traction and break into the industry. My tip for anyone still studying in cyber: Get an internship. Do not pass up any opportunity to work while in school.
@boshy2376
Жыл бұрын
@@efflux89 Thanks!
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
Keep at it!
@jasonchallis5169
Жыл бұрын
I'm just digging in, and doing research on CS. From my understanding. CS is greatly needed. Why are you struggling to land a job?
@michaelsanchez8519
Жыл бұрын
@@jasonchallis5169 that’s a great question.
@SunDogGod
Жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting the cert and another job?
@christhembones8244
8 ай бұрын
As a software engineer who's worked in corporate finance and health care, I can tell you most fortune 500 companies won't sniff you if you don't have a degree. I understand having a degree doesn't always reflect real world experience and overall technical skills. However, a degree at the very least reflects goal orientation and organization time skills. There are probably more exceptions with certificates only and no degree required in medium or smaller startup companies.
@badawesome3047
Жыл бұрын
40 YEARS AGO YOU DIDN'T NEED A COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREE EITHER BUT THE LARGE COMPANIES HIRING TODAY LIST A COLLEGE DEGREE IN AT LEAST A RELATED AREA AS A REQUIREMENT.
@MaZeR98765
Жыл бұрын
Got an associates degree(2yr). Worked help desk for a school district for literally 6months and then got a sysadmin position at an IT company. Now they're paying for me to finish a bachelor's as well as Microsoft certifications. Eventually I want to move to a security role but spending some time doing support/administration can't hurt.
@2dahiphop
Жыл бұрын
So can you get an entry level helpdesk/support role in IT with associates in Cybersecurity? Or is an associates in IT better for that? I'd like to get my feet wet and do something similar to what you did. I'd just like to get a remote sysadmin role as well. And then maybe work towards cyber security later on.
@BiscayneBarbie
Жыл бұрын
@@2dahiphop did you get an answer?
@kurtpadua1920
5 ай бұрын
AAS or AS degree? I'm confused.
@tiagodgy
Жыл бұрын
I'm pursuing a cybersecurity degree with full scholarship. I believe that the network and friends I'm making are more importante than the degree itself. The classes are always introductions to a topic, if you get interested you will need to learn by yourself. There is no way you will have the skill set needed to work after finishing if you don't go beyond class and get the most popular certifications. If you are 18 and will have to pay , you should definitively consider going for a CS degree. You can easily find a entry level job in CS and work as a developer while you get your certifications for cybersecurity. You probably won't be able to do that going for a cybersecurity degree.
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
Good points. It all depends on how you market yourself. Many of the classmates I knew were able to get a job right out of school with a cybersecurity degree. It all depends.
@p34ky._
8 ай бұрын
Bro I am thinking of Going for Cybersecurity Engineering but there are no Unis providing this type of course and it's only available in like one or two unis in US. Should I go for CompSci+Cybersecurity program or Cybersecurity only?
@BotTavius87
Жыл бұрын
Degrees are worth every penny. A person with a degree and experience will almost always be more appealing to employers than someone with no degree and some experience. Stop being lazy and get your ass in school.
@Vegasan
Жыл бұрын
Being charismatic is also a HUGE plus in interviews. If you can persuade the employer into wanting you, for whatever reason, during the interview with your finesse then it's an EZ clap.
@EileenTheCr0w
4 ай бұрын
In some industries a degree is a sign that you lack creativity and are gullible, I'd honestly prefer to hire someone without a degree that showed they were able to learn on their own time and not trade debt for knowledge. Other industries it's basically an absolute requirement to consider someone. Degrees are not always worth it, actually most of the time they're a complete waste of time and will actually set you back compared to peers that go straight into working.
@MBND156
Жыл бұрын
Well personally I'm not the smartest person academically, but when it comes to computers and more specifically cyber security, I feel like I have found my calling and it's the only thing I'm good at, and interested in. So studying anything else will just be useless for me tbh.
@_vr
Жыл бұрын
EDIT 1 Year Update: As an 1 year update on my comment, I'm now a Chief Cybersecurity at our department with a pay that reflect the position. Still no degree. I'm working in Cyber Security, and I'm an apprentice. However I'm teaching the people that is coming out of University with both Masters and Bachelors. For me I do personally think Degrees is useless since it's mainly theoretical. Degrees for me is a waste of time and only is a nice star that gives you interviews. Interviews are useless if people don't have hands-on experience and know their environments. In my humble opinion :)
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
Good points.
@Faircraft3
Жыл бұрын
What would be your advice for people who are interested in stepping into the field of cybersecurity?
@Ma-Dee-Yo
Жыл бұрын
A lot of jobs you can't get a interview with out a degree
@_vr
Жыл бұрын
@@Ma-Dee-Yo Yes, then I laugh at those HR people. Posting it on places like LinkedIn etc - Then shortly after they come asking for an interview. Or find another place to work. There is ALWAYS a place to work without a degree
@saidibrahim5931
11 ай бұрын
especially in cyber security degree is 100% useless,because they just teach you general knowledge and a lot of software development. Just do an online course and do a lot of projects
@hadesthegood4716
Жыл бұрын
Sucks even being in my second year of my Cyber Security program, internships have been sparse to get. I'm supposedly working in January, and still haven't heard back from any internship applications I've sent out. I'm still hoping for the best regardless.
@mahdanargya6044
Жыл бұрын
I hopes you're doing good bro, keep going🔥🔥🔥
@legacylibra7480
Жыл бұрын
I'm on the fence on starting up a degree in Cyber Security or Cloud Computing, but I do have a decent amount of experience through Helpdesk. Experience wise I basically have the equivalent of an A+ (not the updated one in 2022) and surface level understanding on Network+. I'm 26 and feel slightly old to finish college, but that piece of paper is what interviewers keep bringing up. I might need to bite the bullet again for academia. Although landing interviews isn't difficult, but a lack of a degree that keeps getting shoved in my face.
@Not.Spooky
Жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat
@ToastitoBandito
6 ай бұрын
I'm 28 and going back to college myself. You're never too old to further your education. Any way to improve yourself is the right decision, in my opinion. You got this!
@keenonleathers7215
4 ай бұрын
I'm finishing my bachelor's in cinematography and have been leaning towards going back for cyber security when I'm done. I'm 28 and I understand the feeling but there's no better time than now. 7 years from now you could be in your dream career and you'd ve thanking yourself for taking the chance
@Ninibtchhh
21 күн бұрын
Im in the same boat
@robzul7846
Жыл бұрын
The key problem is finding someone who will take a chance on you to get that experience. I already have a A.S. degree in IT with two certifications and I still can't land an interview.
@GeorgiaMade404
10 ай бұрын
You need a minimum of a BS in Computer Science to get pass the application filters. Without that you’re going to struggle getting a job unless you have some type of inside connect which is the easiest way to get a job nowadays
@Frenzaahh
Жыл бұрын
You need to be able to work in a team, you need to be willing to learn new stuff by yourself and work on projects.
@HoangNguyen-jd2mr
Жыл бұрын
Agreed with him entirely, if you are young go with a degree cyber or computer science. Participate in club, it is only getting more competitive later on. Learn outside of school.
@user-rt9gb8bi3v
9 ай бұрын
Honestly thank you soo much, i collected my mind watching this video. cheers
@ericouhl5423
Жыл бұрын
Loving the beard man. Good advice indeed.
@zach.intech
7 ай бұрын
Degrees only help out with the competition 😅
@isolatedanonymous1979
7 ай бұрын
Exactly
@salaheddine6148
Жыл бұрын
Wow ! The video that i was looking for... Big thanks 🙏
@GriMMiXbeats
2 ай бұрын
Just got my certificate IV in cyber security here in Queensland Australia, noticed how difficult it is to get an entry level position, so I'm about to start a bachelor of cybersecurity
@Gorkanaut
Жыл бұрын
Intresting point of view, I am currently going for my major certs. As I am sorta in IT (going to peoples houses to fix computers) but being degree less in this field feels very scary and like I am rolling dice to be able to get into the cyber security/pen testing field Currently 28 and dont have alot of money to go back into school so certs are the only thing i feel that can really help me. Wonder if anybody is having a similar experience as me?!
@AlastorDarkAngel
8 ай бұрын
My job requires it for certain positions and they have a direct billing program. Im going to try.
@BlackPirateKing
4 ай бұрын
Hands on training and experience is your best path
@rainiskey
Жыл бұрын
Do not do something because of how you will be perceived doing it. Go to college and learn the things that make you happy. A career is not a job, a career is your mark on the earth. A lot of people are riding a hype train - thinking they can make a lot of money in cyber security by studying for 6 months. They tell themselves “I use computers, this should be easy”. For us who have been studying computers and the industry - we understand the more we learn, the less we know. A degree shows that you care about the subject. If you’re looking for a job, like reading alerts all day - don’t get a degree. If you’re looking for a lifelong search and mission to understand computers and to protect your nation - college will only help. God Bless the USA
@tacticalribeye9583
Жыл бұрын
Great comment
@jspur22
Жыл бұрын
No one even looks that I graduated with a degree in CIS. They just see the CISSP and recognize. That being said, most jobs for cyber "require" a specific degree for the position. Though again I don't know how much that would factor in if you had the right certs. Get a cyber job where the company will pay for you to take the tests and get certified.
@takethepillingodwetrust1510
Жыл бұрын
How much exp do you have ?
@Ilyaswashere
Жыл бұрын
I’m getting my associates in Business and after I want to get a certificate to get some experience to enter cybersecurity and eventually start my own company. Any advice?
@victorharris746
2 ай бұрын
Big strategic mistake not pursuing the college degree. Experience is great but having a degree will provide bona fide at the higher echelons of industry.
@midknightmiddleman5887
10 ай бұрын
The degree is ok to grab attention, but once you have the employer’s attention, your degree will be virtually useless from then on. The course curriculum for most universities in this major does a bad job in preparing you for a career. Too much theory and too much touching on many different areas of cyber but not going deep enough An example, in one of my courses, we received an access code for Cybrary. This was for an intro course only, we didn’t go too much in depth. When we finished the semester, we were then encouraged to learn more from that platform. Had I known my curriculum was going to be like that, I would’ve never gone to university, or at least I would’ve gotten into a different major like Accounting or Finance
@Dnariobeats1289
8 ай бұрын
Yes a degree is worth it ! If you don’t have one
@TorLA575
Жыл бұрын
That line when they say they are looking for people with completely different backgrounds is total utter Bull**** . They know damn well they want only experience professionals. As far as the degree its valued depending on where you live . But the people who don’t value it tend to look down on it because they don’t have a degree in the field themselves or at all.
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
Good points.
@SteveGillham
Жыл бұрын
It really depends on which area of Cyber you are going for. If you are trying to become a SOC Analyst/Architect/Cloud Specialist/etc, then normally Businesses want an experience professional who has previously done these roles before, after all, the Business wants someone to protect their Business, they do not want someone who is lacking experience that could put the Business at risk. If you want to be more Security Management/Audit/Compliance/Cyber Awareness, then coming from a different background is a consideration since these are perceived as less technical positions. As for the value of a degree, Even though I do not have a degree in Cyber myself (just many years experience), I do believe a degree help show a grounding in the subject, more than just performing CTF/hacking side. Like any degree, knowing the subject is completely different than the practice of the subject in the real Business world, where you have to deal with budget constraint and the level of risk a Business is willing to accept.
@TorLA575
Жыл бұрын
@@SteveGillham I definitely respect your opinion and experience in the field as I am in school myself about to try and fully jump in the field . But it all comes down to the hiring manager and their view on degrees , it depends because there is also the politics that is at play where they don’t want someone who is more qualified then them to get in and possibly take they position ( when you just want the role not their position) so they try to downplay/undermine peoples capabilities in the field. Like in some IT reddit forms people who don’t have degrees in the field love to talk down on those with the degree saying it is to basic or broad. The thing is in every field it is like that if you were to graduate in psych or accounting its broad but that is fine because every degree is like that. That is why certifications/license are here so you could specialize in something.
@wengyin3365
Жыл бұрын
I think EE more easier to get Cybersecurity career...
@johnczech7074
Жыл бұрын
Dude! Awesome beard!! Thanks for the great content! As always!
@Filterfinder
Жыл бұрын
I’m a auto tech at Walmart and they are paying for me to get a cyber security associates in science degree through Perdue Global. Should I do it? I don’t really know too much about computers beyond I built my own and I can google anything that goes wrong I play video games too lol
@Mbabbb399
Жыл бұрын
I just went back to school for comp sci and cybersecurity after taking a couple years off because of Covid I didn’t want to learn only online and I think it’s the right move it give opportunities for good internships and such I run my own business doing marketing as well and have a few softwares I’ve had developed in the time between school but I want to focus more on the tech side of things it depends on what you want but I don’t think it hurts to have at least a bachelors
@p34ky._
8 ай бұрын
Bro I am thinking of Going for Cybersecurity Engineering but there are no Unis providing this type of course and it's only available in like one or two unis in US. Should I go for CompSci+Cybersecurity program or Cybersecurity only
@majonas3292
12 күн бұрын
Yes, they are. Skill issue
@l0g1cseer47
Жыл бұрын
That's is why medical and academia must be supervised and managed by Independent department of defense to improve digital independent and private motivation and faster adaptation programs.. Nice one!
@cojo51
Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on someone in their 30s with no degree? I have no degree but some college, primary work experience is in construction and property management, and I'm about to start my first IT job as a field service tech. Would a degree in Cyber Security benefit me much at this point?
@chizz12
Жыл бұрын
I think having a degree would definitely help. Im 29 and in the early stages of an Associate's degree program in Cybersecurity as a part time student. I do have the goal of working towards my bachelors part time afterwards as well. Currently applying to helpdesk jobs hoping to get a foot in the door. It's never too late...my family doctor went to med school at 40 because he almost died fighting a fire(fire fighter).
@iceland3457
Жыл бұрын
Hello Grant! I would like to ask - what programming language would you advise to learn first, for the profession of cybersecurity engineering? Thank you
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
I always recommend Python, but there are many out there, bash and powershell (as scripting langauges), Go, C
@jojofresh1019
2 ай бұрын
So do you want your college professors not have degrees ? Or educators not having degree? So what the purpose of even telling your kid to go to school.😊
@24Tayeen
23 күн бұрын
Hi I want to be in cyber security arena. Anything from a pen tester to a SOC analyst (I haven’t made up my mind which specific job I want. But I’m definitely sticking with security bc I always loved hacking as a child.) should I do computer science (I’m not looking to be a developer though) or should I do IT degree (or should I learn the security stuff on the side; I heard it wasn’t worth the money because I can learn it on the internet or through CERTs). Pls any useful advice is welcome.
@zk321
Жыл бұрын
jheeez da beard came in
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
No shave November ;)
@JamesJoseph-pl3ci
2 ай бұрын
Hi I studied computer Engineering Thinking of going for masterß in cybersecurity Also have certification on CCNA and Network Essentials. But, i still have interest in hardware. Currently taking cyber + cerf What can you advise me with
@JaanKashmiri
Жыл бұрын
Question to you Grant: If you could go back in time, would you still choose the path of CyberSecurity ?
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jaan, I would, yes. It's an industry with lots of opportunity.
@JaanKashmiri
Жыл бұрын
@@collinsinfosec Thank you for your answer.
@tylerb3911
Жыл бұрын
I will be starting up a BAS in Cyber Operations in the Spring of 23, and i will be hoping to get the DOD scholarship, where apparently you get a $20,000 dollar stipend for college, and you are also guaranteed a job within the DOD. I know it probably won't be literally handed to me, but from what i have seen and heard, you need to do more outside of your degree and have examples of your work to showcase. So thank you for the video on a simple cyber attack video. I also have an Associate degree in Computer Programming so thats a plus i think amirite?
@nighthunterian684
8 ай бұрын
I am trying to learn Cybersecurity, how should i start outside of the classroom?
@donmojon9622
8 ай бұрын
So would it be possible that u could just get like an 2 yr degree in something computer related just so u could have that degree weight and get hands on experience from there?
@TheMythOfTheThickSix
11 ай бұрын
Go for computer science
@jakeswick1843
Жыл бұрын
Hey there! If you are willing, I'd love to chat with you about the state of cybersecurity degrees in universities. I just recently graduated from a smaller college with a degree in cybersecurity and it was definitely... Different. Don't get me wrong I definitely had some important classes, but 90% of it was definitely up in the air. Let me know if you're open to a conversation!
@BiscayneBarbie
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Miami MDC program
@xleon26x
9 ай бұрын
Do you recommend cybersecurity career?
@ygjt76v0-----
Жыл бұрын
Degrees always worthed
@themob100
2 ай бұрын
This dude had lost it. People look up the job postings. Any technology role go and get the degree
@Dnariobeats1289
8 ай бұрын
Tell people about the security clearance
@PVredeemed
Жыл бұрын
I’m currently doing my associate degree in computer science at a community college. I plan on transferring to a university to do bachelors in Cybersecurity after I get my associates. Is there anything wrong with taking this route or should I go for a computer science BS? (I don’t enjoy coding a lot but i still want to work in IT, this is why i chose to do BS in cybersecurity)
@CodyKeller
Жыл бұрын
Have you considered a business degree?
@takethepillingodwetrust1510
Жыл бұрын
The comp sci degree will always be more flexible, and a cybersec analyst who can program is more valuable than one who can’t. BUT, what matters more is getting a cyber internship
@p34ky._
8 ай бұрын
Bro I am thinking of Going for Cybersecurity Engineering but there are no Unis providing this type of course and it's only available in like one or two unis in US. Should I go for CompSci+Cybersecurity program or Cybersecurity only
@sxntana-lz5nn
3 ай бұрын
@@takethepillingodwetrust1510what if coding is too difficult for me do I just get my degree in Cyber Sec like a BS or something ?
@sxntana-lz5nn
3 ай бұрын
@@takethepillingodwetrust1510or do I bite the bullet and get a math tutor for the some of the classes .
@clonehd6510
Жыл бұрын
Would it be more useful to get a MIS degree?
@GodZain101
Жыл бұрын
whats a good monitor for college studen with a laptop
@mycloudsecurityjourney
Жыл бұрын
Hi this is very interesting video, I have accounting degree long time ago and now I am switching my career into Cloud engineering through a bootcamp, I have interest in cloud security, should I get cyber security degree to pursue my career? because I saw most of cyber security roles require a degree. Thanks 😊
@ZenityStudios
6 ай бұрын
How’s it going so fsr
@mycloudsecurityjourney
6 ай бұрын
@@ZenityStudios I didn't enroll for cyber security degree and focus on certification
@alijaved3964
Жыл бұрын
Do consider topics like artificial intelligence,,,explain for layman etc
@2dahiphop
Жыл бұрын
This may be a weird question but can you get an IT job with a degree in cybersecurity? What if I don't necessarily want a cybersecurity job but more so a network or sysadmin job will that help. Or should I go for a degree in IT instead. Even though it's not really need based on what folks say with certs.
@takethepillingodwetrust1510
Жыл бұрын
U should prob do an IT, MIS/IS, or CS
@JRocLaHey
Жыл бұрын
goat
@kintsdg2834
Жыл бұрын
I am starting cyber security as of 2 weeks ago. I love it, however i wanna get a head start for and start studying a coding language, is there a certain code you think it worth me doing?
@couragethecomputernerd
Жыл бұрын
c++ and python
@nlproductions9215
3 ай бұрын
object orientated languages, backend languages
@ayodejiabiodun2087
Жыл бұрын
i am sorry the way he answred the question made me laugh😂
@denzel367
Жыл бұрын
Just be better,then everyone will want you.
@alijaved3964
Жыл бұрын
Really helpful,,,,love from pakistan
@royalclub6022
Жыл бұрын
Make video on parrot os
@jairamsaketi2140
Жыл бұрын
Bro my phone got factory reset by warranty repair service . Now I want it back plz .I tried dr.fone, wandershare , Droidkit data recovery software etc. I you guild me plz. Software or anything else without rooting my device . Mainly do I get my data back after resetting phone.
@Wolfx-4
Жыл бұрын
Sir make cybersecurity course😊
@CodyKeller
Жыл бұрын
I'd pick up a business degree. All the technical skills can be learned outside the classroom. The networking, clubs, and encouraged entreprenueship from business schools is invaluable. Add-on learning how to run your own business or understanding all concepts of a business including (the most valuable skill: communication) I believe provides a better background than a technical degree.
@LoveFactorySweatShop
Жыл бұрын
Really bad advice. A Comp Sci degree is still the best degree.
@y44ctt
Жыл бұрын
They are worthless
@user-iw5nv3dm1l
Жыл бұрын
Hi Grant, do you think someone with no IT experience at all can make it to graduation of a bachelor pf Cyber Security. Also do you think it‘s too late to start a degree major in Cyber Security at the age 30?
@collinsinfosec
Жыл бұрын
Hi! Absolutely, you can graduate with a degree in cybersecurity without any prior experience, this is what the curriculums are made for. I do not think it's too late, you are still at a relatively good age to have a degree.
@rushinrulet6025
Жыл бұрын
you are far away from being a ''script kiddy'' bro..
@swissadventure1824
Жыл бұрын
I'm currently studying cyber security (Bsc) and had no problem finding a job. Lit. wrote 1 application and got an offer as an intern. My studying colleagues had the same experience. The only thing we have in common, is showing that we're also spending time on learning things besides de curriculum like tryhackme, ctfs,... I think it depends on the country you live in and your personal preference.
@sxntana-lz5nn
3 ай бұрын
Where you from ? It seems Computer Science degrees rule over everything else here in the USA . I don’t have my associates in network, enterprising because computer science is a little challenging for me
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