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Some security jobs may ask for a degree but from my experience, companies would prefer actual real world experience over anything else. Go to Job Search | Indeed, search security jobs in your area and check out what skills they are wanting...then focus on them. When I worked for a security vendor, a lot of my team members… -
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@ITSec14; Never said its a requirement for all security positions only my personal preference as to how I set up and run a security department. This department is a deep dive into SIEM statistics, penetration levels, compromised machines, malware and a good bit of DevOps/SecOps on a daily basis. Now, where you practice… -
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I would say that for the majority of security jobs, any IT degree is fine. But, for certain ones, a computer science degree would be more desirable but not mandatory. A lot of the older security guys where I've worked had degrees in non-IT subjects. Which makes sense, considering there wasn't exactly a ton of IT degrees… -
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I highly prefer Computer Science and experience or no experience at all to a "Security" degree. CS people have a better background in understanding the underlying mechanics of operating systems, kernels, drivers and .dlls, etc than someone trained to see a CVS number and how to superficially work a GUI. Get the IT… -
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Every company is different. Some HR depts won't even let your resume get to the hiring manager unless it fits their template. When I hire security folks I don't require a degree, what I require is a lot of drive and interest. If I see one person with a degree with no other interest in security, and another without a… -
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This especially! These days with ATS, it can be hard to get your application pass the HR gatekeepers and into the hands of the hiring manager. Experience without question is the most important factor followed by passion for Information Security. But, certs and degrees are sometimes necessary just to get to the hiring… -
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Security jobs are often filled by professionals with diverse backgrounds, at least in my workplace that's the case. I work with plenty of professionals who come from all walks of life. Backgrounds in business, natural science, firefighters, military, etc. Many of them have technology degrees, but a handful either never…
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