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I'm interested in cyber security due to recent events but i don't have a degree. I have 2 years of college experience but nothing to major. If I have to go back to school I would but Idk what steps i would have to take to get to the right direction. Are there also alternatives to college to get a cyber security job?
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>>34620558
you could go the comptia route, and major in cybersecurity simple as
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>How do I get inhto cyber security with no experience or a degree?
you don't, what did you expect?
>If I have to go back to school I would but Idk what steps i would have to take to get to the right direction.
easy, comp sci or comp engi and then if you want a phd and masters related to cybersec
>Are there also alternatives to college to get a cyber security job?
you need to make yourself noteworthy enough so...learn! there are plenty videos, books and courses (free as well) to learn coding and how cybersecurity works google is your friend
when you'll have consolidated the basics, open a github account and start practicing by building projects of any sort, at worst you're training, at best potential recruiters consider it a plus
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>>34620561
do many cyber security individuals have a bachelors or is it a higher degree than that?
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>>34620564
thank you very much anon.
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Easiest way to get into cyber security without a degree is trying for a defense contracting or government job. At MINIMUM you need a Security+ Comptia certification for places to hire you.

I wil also say most places now don't give a shit about degrees, they mostly care about certifications and a security clearance. So unless you're already been in the military to get a free clearance, stack up as many certs as you can. I'm currently going for a CCNA and JNCIA certs after I renew Sec+.
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>>34620558
I know a guy who's currently on parole with no college background who's taking cyber security classes online. It's literally that easy.
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Get a helpdesk job and see if they'll sponsor some CompTIA certs. Build a homelab.
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>>34620558
hack a company's system then ask for a job from them



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