WGU Cybersecurity....should you go? My experience.

This is my experience with the WGU Bachelors in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance as someone from outside the industry.

[blckshp-lx]

thanks for this vid man, def gonna look into wgu for sure, i like how you kept it real with your experience!

[tigerpaw]

Thank you for this awesome info. I am starting my first term next month and I cannot WAIT! This is inspiring, good luck to you.

[mikedg]

I should be starting this program soon! Thanks for the information, good video!

[ARE_Andon]

thanks for sharing your experience with wgu. keep us updated on how your journey is breaking into cybersecurity industry.

[jamarengineers]

Great video bro. I start the Cybersecurity program September 1st.

[lanceivy]

This is what I needed to here. Great info. I am on the fence between the B.S. in Information Technology and the B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance being a long time Systems Admin. I just think I would enjoy the Cyber degree more. You actually answered a question I had previously about what they meant by the Optional Voucher on the CCSP which leads me to a follow on question about that. I have two questions for you. I am scheduled to renew my Security+ before I start with WGU next year so I will be able to transfer that in. You mentioned it took care of 3 courses? Network and Security - Foundations and Network and Security - Applications? Was there actually a third class you got credit for holding the Security+ or just those two because if there is a third, that is generous of WGU and exciting. My second question is in order to pass the other certification path classes like A+, Network+, ITIL, Linux LPI, Project+, PenTest+, CySA+, SSCP, you have to pass the proctored certification exam to get credit for that class but the CCSP is the only exception?

[Sigma]

i did security + on my own time but no job offers came from it so im about to double down with the program. I start in December.

[masterbrice]

I start in December and I have the ITF+ Cert.

[AerosDaDinoHoodie]

Good video, but the music is very distracting.

[Izcalia]

HOw long did it take you to secure a job after graduation?

[BURNTTOAST]

So I received an associates in mathematics in 2022 and wanted to know if I would be able to use that to start a BS in cyber security with this program. I’ve also obtained my A+ network plus and security plus and want to know if I could just skip those courses if I provided evidence or if I would have to take their test. Lastly, I am a daca recipient which means I do not qualify for financial aid so what did you end up paying and how much did you receive an?

[maximo]

5:20 you mentioned passing the exam. How do you know when you ready for taking the test. Is that something you discussed with your mentor before hand.

Thank you

[Denspion]

I'm in that WGU program, in my 3rd Term, currently working on Network +, which is kicking my butt. I'm pretty tech savvy and usually the go to guy for tech help, I even have an associates in computer information systems from some years back, that I've never used... Anyways, which of the courses or certs did you find the most challenging?

[doeboyfresh]

How much math is involved in these courses

[KingKrisWithThrone]

Do you have to drug test for Mar-iguana

[Otakonstar]

Wait, did they change access for Udemy? I graduated a few months ago and lost access to Udemy. Back in 2021/22 they stated they Udemy was only for current student not alumni.

[christ_is_coming_back]

Did you actually read and study the course materials? Or did you use a software to help you study the answers to pass your exams? I notice students just want to know the multiple choice questions and that’s it. Just curious.

[Maestro-anon]

So why not the masters cybersecurity program instead since you already had a bachelors ?

[papakhalki]

If I may ask if you are doing solo game dev wouldn't computer science degree be more valuable (forgive me if you stated why in the vid I am half asleep right now studying the Odin Project)

[anre]

Man, how did you get so lucky to land a ex-Green Beret as your Mentor amd one thats not transitioned into DevSecOps since leaving the teams?

Were you ex-militart of some sorts too and by association that made it easy for them to link him with you?

I just find that interesting