Currently looking for my first job in Cybersecurity. I have a 4 year degree in CIS and emphasis in Security, but no Certifications yet. Asking for advise- is it possible to get my first job in this field without having a Cert yet? Or do most companies want a degree and certs right off the bat?

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I landed my first job during uni with a Security+ certification. Nowadays I feel like we're moving away from the formal degree path and just looking at the individual's skills.

Certifications in my opinion are a good way to showcase those skills and also show you mean business by investing in yourself. Furthermore, a certificate like Security+ shows you have a good handle on fundamentals and you passing it shows the emphasis on Security worked for you.

Also, certifications might get you past HR, which might just be enough.

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Career changer here. Degree in Business Management.

I was able to get into a cyber role with Sec+ and Net+. I didn’t have to start at a help desk or have previous knowledge just show I understood the concepts and could continue to learn.

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