Should I take my comptia sec + exam before or after the completion of my cybersecurity masters program ?

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I would get my masters and then let my company pay for all my exams lol. I’m sure peoples mileage will vary, but I got into cyber sec with nothing more than a BS in CS. I now make $170k base 5 years outta college. I never understood why people go for masters and worry about certs in this field. I’m just now about to complete my first cyber sec cert from SANS/GIAC. I CERTAINLY would not be paying out of my own pocket for that

Before 100%. Certs, like degrees, don’t really prove you can do something. Just that you’ve read about it in depth. Industry can’t control what’s taught in school curriculum. However, they can definitely pick and choose certs they want candidates to have based on what info is covered. There’s a reason certain certifications are industry standard, they provide some proof that you understand baseline concepts in the industry. If you had the option to finish your degree and have a industry standard cert on the resume, why wouldn’t you complete it before graduation? Make yourself as good of a candidate as you possibly can. In this economy, you wanna make sure you stand out. Good luck!!

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