Another BS degree?

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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bEastCoast

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

stryder144

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.

Cisco Inferno

Business management is a great degree. I would look into Certs or an MS in IA.

LordQarlyn

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.

MrSecurityGuy

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?

cyberguypr

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.

stryder144

Dang...now my head hurts from contemplating what it would take to get through 9 SANS courses in a row. Good on him!

LordQarlyn

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.