IT vs Cybersecurity: Do You Need a Degree? (Real Data)
By Josh Madakor
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In this video, I analyze real hiring data to see whether having a degree helps more with getting into IT or cybersecurity. Using data from the last 99 people who landed jobs from the Cyber Range community, we compare how many had degrees, how many had certifications, and how hard it actually is to get hired in each field. We also look at application numbers, common certifications, and what really matters if you're trying to break into IT or cybersecurity. ⚡️ Enterprise Cyber Training, Live Shared Environment ⚡️ https://www.skool.com/cyber-range 💰 Data Set: Last 99 Cyber Range Hires 💰 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aF2oXFJwspLXrvuM_HUxSMjV-Idvbt1f7hX73MstVQk/edit?gid=64709394#gid=64709394 📊 Full 99 Hires Analysis Slides 📊 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yy6JRMFjoagYsyErtFIb5s8bJ5rw3Ms9/edit?slide=id.p2#slide=id.p2 ——— 01:07 Cybersecurity vs IT Job Breakdown 01:40 Do Most Hires Have a Degree? 02:01 Certifications Among Hired Candidates 02:36 Can You Get Hired Wi
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