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Episode 103: Education vs. Experience in Cybersecurity

Episode 103: Education vs. Experience in Cybersecurity

Update: 2024-10-02
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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 topic
  • 03:32 . The value of cybersecurity degrees
  • 05:17 . The pros and cons of degree programs in cybersecurity
  • 07:47 . How a cybersecurity certification compares to a degree
  • 10:57 . Considerations for pursuing a certification in cybersecurity
  • 14:00 . Using certifications to learn new technology paradigms
  • 16:54 . Why a breadth of practical experience is important
  • 22:49 . Pathways for gaining experience in cybersecurity

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If you have some feedback or an idea for an upcoming episode of Cybersecurity Where You Are, let us know by emailing podcast@cisecurity.org.

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Episode 103: Education vs. Experience in Cybersecurity

Episode 103: Education vs. Experience in Cybersecurity