After successfully receiving my first official "I.T. certification", I thought I would go ahead and share my thoughts on obtaining an I.T. (security) certification vs a college degree. I am both a college student and an individual who is partaking in the certification process, after having gone through both (somewhat through a college program: halfway), I think there is some differences between the two qualifications.
An I.T. security or "Cybersecurity" certification is focused more on getting you qualified within a particular skillset, all while applying this knowledge through exams, labs, and hands-on training. Employers like to see individuals who are able to say, "I am officially accredited in this area of knowledge."
College Degrees direct their attention on getting a student aware of the various domains of "cybersecurity" all while implementing the fundamentals. You will not see many college degrees which have a student specialize in a particular area of focus (possibly network security, application security, or security management as niches, but nothing too specific). In addition, college degrees demonstrate how you are able to go through a prolonged process (typically 4 years for an undergraduate Bachelor's of Science Degree). Employers like to see individuals who are able to have a college degree as a means of a "filter."
Hope this video helps you through your learning process!
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An I.T. security or "Cybersecurity" certification is focused more on getting you qualified within a particular skillset, all while applying this knowledge through exams, labs, and hands-on training. Employers like to see individuals who are able to say, "I am officially accredited in this area of knowledge."
College Degrees direct their attention on getting a student aware of the various domains of "cybersecurity" all while implementing the fundamentals. You will not see many college degrees which have a student specialize in a particular area of focus (possibly network security, application security, or security management as niches, but nothing too specific). In addition, college degrees demonstrate how you are able to go through a prolonged process (typically 4 years for an undergraduate Bachelor's of Science Degree). Employers like to see individuals who are able to have a college degree as a means of a "filter."
Hope this video helps you through your learning process!
Book Mentioned:
Get Certified, Get Ahead by Darril Gibson: https://amzn.to/2UzQynY
For more information and extra help, visit: https://www.cyberinternacademy.com
Join the Email List for More Information and Exclusive Updates!
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Follow Me:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/collinsinfosec
Join the Discord Server:
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Have questions, concerns, comments?:
Email me: grant@cyberinternacademy.com
Gear:
Laptop (Lenovo X1 Carbon Ultrabook): https://amzn.to/2O0UfAM
Monitors (Dell D Series 31.5” D3218HN): https://amzn.to/2EXlgRF
Keyboard (Velocifire VM01): https://amzn.to/2TEswfd
Headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M40x): https://amzn.to/2F4Tvq6
Song Used:
David Cutter Music - Make Me Feel (Upbeat Vlog Music for YouTube)
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