Let's discuss university degrees and whether or not they're required for cybersecurity.
This may come as a shocker to some people, but universities are higher education institutions. Universities are not job fairs. If you attend a university your primary objective is to get an education and hope that this can directly transform into getting a career where you can apply this knowledge. A university does not necessarily mean you're being taught cutting edge material and it does not guarantee a job anywhere.
An education is not the same as on the job experience and it does not directly correlate to what is (or is not) trending in the market place. Some employers discriminate against people who do not hold a degree because they believe the person may lack sufficient educational requirements for the position, but fail to realize on the job experience may be superior to a traditional higher education route.
If you've got a degree, that is very cool. Congratulations.
If you do not have a degree, that is very cool. Congratulations.
Cybersecurity is a unique career field in that there is no traditional career path to reach the 'end goal'. It is a flexible career field and can accommodate essentially anyone regardless of how they tailored their skills.
Having a degree does not make you a superior person. Not having a degree does not make you a superior person. We are all colleagues. Be nice to each other.
Enjoy your weekend.
Introducing the Intelligence Escape Room coming to @_kernelcon_ . Come test your wits and knowledge and compete against other teams. Groups of 6 will have 30 minutes to escape. Signups coming soon.
The past year I’ve been wanting to start a community security awareness program. I finally reached out to the local library, and get to present tonight! Not sure where this will go, but it’s a start.
Amazing team escaping this year @WWHackinFest
Some met only minutes before our start time.
Everyone rocked it with awesome teamwork and positive attitudes.
17 min 18 sec!
We kicked off Security Awareness Week yesterday, but activities go full swing starting today. Presentations, Cyber Jeopardy, Escape Room, etc. Happy Security Awareness Month!