Computer Science vs Cyber Security Degree (2022)

Computer Science vs Cyber Security Degree

Which one should I get?
Should I do a bootcamp?

Here's a quick video on recommendation on whether to do a Bootcamp, Bachelors, or Masters in either Computer science or computer engineering or Cyber Security.

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[iShamu]

If you're intending to go into cyber security/IT/Tech get your bachelors in computer science so you're not pigeon holed into just cyber security and its niches. With a BS in Comp Sci. you can get a job in all areas that encompass computer science, with cyber security being a subset of that. It would be harder for a cyber security degree to allow you to deviate from that subset. If you want to specialize in cyber security, get a masters degree after getting experience at cyber security job.

[gilgilbert]

Finally someone knows what he's talking about between CyberSecurity vs. CS degree. Thank you for an awesome video!

[danieljaeger]

I'm a senior for my BSc in Cybersecurity and we had classes in both python and c#. Even with an advanced c# course. I agree with what Ryan here is saying. I already get emails every day with job offers and I haven't even updated my resume in a few years. lol

[ninisantrax]

WOW! I learned to code and obtained an associates for full stack dev and it was insane but a great set of skills, now going into obtaining my cybersecurity bachelors VERY happy to find this video made a few months ago and what you stated is so true about cyber. I started coding 2 years ago and CS was popular and now cyber seems to be where its at. Thanks for the video!!!

[zxph]

My advice: BSc in CS + CISSP if blue team and/or OSCP if red team. Flexibility with CS so you can pivot into a dev role if you want, but use top certs to target cyber roles.

[TexasCountry]

Thank you so much for this video man! I’ve leaned more towards Cyber security but also was wondering if I should go for CS instead. I just got out of the military and I’m starting my first year of college this Spring at UTSA whose known for having the #1 Cyber Security program in the country! I’m so stoked to get started.

[charliedallachie]

CS you can apply to a lot more career paths including cyber. If you want to really get the best of both, find a solid CS bachelors program and pursue a masters in Cybersecurity. You learn the fundamentals of computers in a decent CS program. Also don’t forget about a few good security certifications on the side.

[claudia.xiaolitang]

I am a 1st year bachelor of cybersecurity student, but found myself much more passionate about maths and coding compared to pen testing. THe only subject I am really interested in cybersecurity is cryptography because its maths heavy. I was thinking about transfer to computer science or software engineering previously, but after watched you video, I decided to give myself one more semester in the cybersecurity course

[rhythmsplays]

I know it has been about a year since you posted this but I wanted to thank you.
I am coming up on finishing my second year of a CS degree and have quickly realized the subject matter doesn't really interest me too much and have recently decided to redirect to Cyber Security. I'd definitely say part of me was a little worried how this would play out but I also am actively coding on the side via my own personal projects and self paced courses on Udemy.

It might just all work out!

[logan]

A caveat to getting a cybersecurity degree: a lot of the cybersecurity degrees do not teach you crap. When I see a candidate with a cybersecurity degree instead of certifications, I am instantly more weary and skeptical of their knowledge. I give them a chance, it just turns out the majority of them lack fundamental knowledge. This is just because cybersecurity degrees are relatively new and a lot of variation between the degrees; some will be too theoretical whereas some will be too hands-on.

Additionally, cybersecurity itself is not an entry-level field. There are entry-level cybersecurity jobs, but most entry-level cybersecurity jobs are mid-level IT jobs. The experience and knowledge gained in the previous IT job lays the fundamental knowledge required in cybersecurity.

On the other hand, computer science degrees have been around for a while and most are relatively well-developed and most will have very little variation with the core subjects. Also, computer science degrees allow for more job security as they are less specialized than cybersecurity.

[manauryreyes]

Legit answered all the questions I was struggling with!! thank you man!!

[TheAda]

I really wished I'd seen this video sooner I did a Cyber Security BootCamp and it was extremely hard, went from 40 students to 10. Majority of the students who actually understood the material already had experience using the software tools and knowledge of the commands they had to use. Way too much information to grasp at a fast pace. I ended up dropping the class.

[ralphp]

I went for a BA in Mathematics. Now, after 20 years working in computer infrastructure and support, I'm doing an MSc in Cyber Security. Looking forward to see where it takes me.

[ritemid]

Ryan, thank you for the explanation. The way you instated, I am paraphrasing here "looking at today you're making more money as a software/computer science, looking in the next 2-5 year". I was a little insecure of the idea I'll be regretting the desicion on majoring in Cyber Security.

[micaiahreese]

Love that this popped up. I’ve been interested in both. I took a cyber security club back in high school (cyber patriot) and that’s what got my interested. I am in the process of getting a cyber security certificate and only need one more course, while I was also just taking courses for a Computer science degree. I think I may put my focus into cyber security

[lahuntr]

Holy shit, absolutely amazing video from someone with experience, thank you very much!

[MyComputerCareer]

Great information to have in back pocket! Thanks for sharing! 😀

[kalpana]

Thank you for the video... I am just going to start my undergraduate this year but was very confused between cs and cbs, but now I have a plus point towards cyber security 🤗🙃😎👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[Flipah]

This is DA video, my husband graduated from Cyber Security BS and I am working on my Computer Science Software Engineer BS. This is the fight in my house XDDD we joke around a lot but thank you about the informative video. Much Love from 2 nerds.

[deemiranda]

thank you! i am going through a career transition and I am now looking into these career paths.