Episode 103: Education vs. Experience in Cybersecurity

In episode 103 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson examines education and experience as pathways for new professionals to enter the cybersecurity industry.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:42. What's motivating Sean to talk about this topic03:32. The value of cybersecurity degrees05:17. The pros and cons of degree programs in cybersecurity07:47. How a cybersecurity certification compares to a degree10:57. Considerations for pursuing a certification in cybersecurity14:00. Using certifications to learn new technology paradigms16:54. Why a breadth of practical experience is important22:49. Pathways for gaining experience in cybersecurityResourcesEpisode 75: How GenAI Continues to Reshape CybersecurityEpisode 59: Probing the Modern Role of the PentestOutliers: The Story of SuccessHack The BoxTryHackMeDavid BombalIppSecPortSwiggerJohn HammondIf you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing [email protected].

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