EP 75: The Value of University Degrees in Cybersecurity

https://www.yourcyberpath.com/podcast/75/

In this episode, Kip and Jason talk about the value of university degrees in the cybersecurity career. This topic does come up all the time in discussions or when people come up to Kip or Jason and ask them the same thing. And there really is no single answer that would fit everyone because a degree can either hurt or help, depending on the context.

Some people ask whether certifications are better than degrees and vice versa, or whether they need a degree or not. But it really depends on what job it is you are trying to get, which sector this job belongs to, and where in the world you are located. Some have even made the mistake of "over-degreeing" and have become the proverbial "guy with more degrees than a thermometer", which some hiring managers also avoid.

A prevailing frame of thought in the US, as well as in most countries, is that a college degree will be a "ticket" to get you places. In cybersecurity, this is not a true thing because no such guarantee exists. 

What You’ll Learn

●     Where is the value in a college degree

●     Where is a college degree important

●     What type of positions are important

●     Where do you hit a level that needs a degree to get to the next step

Relevant Websites For This Episode:

●     www.YourCyberPath.com

Other Relevant Episodes

●   Episode 55 – Which cybersecurity certifications should you get?

●   Episode 58 - How to Get Hired With No Experience

●   Episode 73 - Top Five Things That Will Separate You From Other Applicants