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Another BS degree?

MrSecurityGuyMrSecurityGuy Member Posts: 22 ■□□□□□□□□□
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Is it worth to gain an additional bachelor of science in information assurance / cyber security degree if you already have one in business management?
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    bEastCoastbEastCoast Member Posts: 9 ■□□□□□□□□□
    My understanding is that it is not necessarily worth it. If a security role is what you are after and you already have a bachelors, consider certs. I am just considering the time/money it will take to get a degree vs some certification. Side note - WGU is an option where you can get both. But it really boils down to the resources you have available to you and your current situation
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    stryder144stryder144 Member Posts: 1,684 ■■■■■■■■□□
    I would recommend getting a masters degree instead. Most job recs around here ask for a BSc in computer science, IT, or business. By getting the MSc instead, you are showing upward educational movement.
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    Cisco InfernoCisco Inferno Member Posts: 1,034 ■■■■■■□□□□
    Business management is a great degree. I would look into Certs or an MS in IA.
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    LordQarlynLordQarlyn Member Posts: 693 ■■■■■■□□□□
    I agree, go for the Masters. And certs too.
    Cisco Inferno wrote: »
    Business management is a great degree. I would look into Certs or an MS in IA.
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    MrSecurityGuyMrSecurityGuy Member Posts: 22 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Great! I'll skip the bs and go for master and certs. It looks like the certs will really open the door for me despite not having direct experience in networking / system admin role.


    I see the same happening for many folks on LinkedIn who seem to jump into security after knocking out some certs. However,
    what don't I quite understand is that how does someone have 6+ certs in security all done in the span of one to two years?
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    cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    One word: dedication. I know a guy who was fired and took his severance to do 9 SANS courses in a row through Work Study along with a few certs over the span of several months.
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    stryder144stryder144 Member Posts: 1,684 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Dang...now my head hurts from contemplating what it would take to get through 9 SANS courses in a row. Good on him!
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    LordQarlynLordQarlyn Member Posts: 693 ■■■■■■□□□□
    That's kind of what I did when I was laid off; between applying for jobs I studied and knocked out certs. It definitely got me started in IT.
    cyberguypr wrote: »
    One word: dedication. I know a guy who was fired and took his severance to do 9 SANS courses in a row through Work Study along with a few certs over the span of several months.
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