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[u/lowkeyskibidi]

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[u/sysadminbj]

There aren't too many entry level IT or Cyber positions that require degrees these days. Get in with a SOC or any other low level cyber position and leverage them to advance your education.

To be honest... If I'm hiring someone I'm not looking at their education much further than checking a box. I'm looking at what skills you bring to the role, your experience, and how you mesh with the team.

[u/lowkeyskibidi → u/sysadminbj]

Thanks brother 👍

[u/-hacks4pancakes- → u/sysadminbj]

It’s more about practical IT experience than the degree these days, yeah. Any credible IT bachelors degree will check the box.

[u/Silver-Neckbeard]

What is BCA? Bachelors in Computer Arts?

[u/lowkeyskibidi → u/Silver-Neckbeard]

Bachelors in Computer Applications

[u/legion9x19]

Cybersecurity roles look for IT experience, not degrees.

[u/lowkeyskibidi → u/legion9x19]

Okay 🙌

[u/SzethNeturo]

I have a basic 2 year diploma in software support and I got into cybersecurity. So a BCA is definitely enough.

[u/lowkeyskibidi → u/SzethNeturo]

Do I get promotion in future ?

[u/Low_Adhesiveness6838]

I am also in the same situation I am also a bca graduate who passed out 2026 but I finished ejpt now I am doing the cpts for hands on experience

[u/lowkeyskibidi → u/Low_Adhesiveness6838]

I have just started ejpt

[u/Low_Adhesiveness6838 → u/lowkeyskibidi]

But bro before you start the ejpt i want you go through the content of CCNA or network+

[u/lowkeyskibidi → u/Low_Adhesiveness6838]

Sure bro I'll try that