Certification vs Degree (How to choose your path into Cybersecurity)
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 Published On Feb 17, 2024

The most asked question when people decide to enter into IT or cybersecurity is what certifications do I need? Should I focus on certs or a degree? The answer is simple.. everyone’s path is different. What might’ve worked for one may not work for someone else. Choose the path you feel will work best for you based on personal & career goals and create a plan an execute it.

0:00 Intro
01:13 Pre-Path, Learn The Basics
02:04 Deciding on a path
05:03 Certification Route
06:34 Gaining Experience with Certifications
10:50 Degree Route
12:12 Online Program, Get Certs & Degree
13:22 Gaining Experience with a Degree
15:30 Applying to Entry level jobs
17:55 Make Your Decision
18:29 Outro


Paul Jerimy Security Certification Roadmap: https://pauljerimy.com/security-certi...

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//🎖️ Entry-level Certifications

🔹CompTIA A+: https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a
🔹CompTIA Security +: https://www.comptia.org/certification...
🔹All CompTIA: https://www.comptia.org/certifications
🔹Coursera IT Support Certification: https://www.coursera.org/professional...
🔹Cousera Google Cybersecurity Professional: https://www.coursera.org/professional...


//📚 Online Degree Program

🔹WGU Bachelor Programs: https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees...
🔹WGU Masters Programs: https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees...


//📚Certification Learning Study Resources

🔹CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Objectives: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/def...)

🔹CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objectives: https://partners.comptia.org/docs/def...)

🔹CompTIA Security+ 601 Objectives: https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webc...

🔹CompTIA Security+ 701 Objectives: https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webc...

🔹All CompTIA Exam Objectives: https://www.comptia.org/training/reso...

🔹Professor Messer CompTIA Study Resources:https://www.professormesser.com/


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💼 Bug Bounty Resources
🔹Hackerone: https://www.hackerone.com/
🔹Bug Crowd: https://www.bugcrowd.com/hackers/
🔹Bug Bounty Bootcamp Book: https://www.amazon.com/Bug-Bounty-Boo...

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