Posted on Apr 8, 2017
Bright idea - What would be the pros and cons of pursuing an AMU masters in IT or Cyber and recertifying Security + bachelors graduation?
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American Military University Master's Degree CompTIA Security+ Cybersecurity Informational Security
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It is just like poker, a King is better than a 2. A Masters is better than a Bachelors degree. Think as a hiring manager. I have two resumes, both look good. One has a Masters, and one has a Bachelors, which would you pick? It is just like in poker, you pick the winning hand.
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As far as re-certifying security+, it is a nice cert to have in the beginning but what you want to work towards is a higher industry cert such as CISSP, CISA, CISM. You can test out on them but won't get the designation till you meet the experience requirements.
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For me, the AMU is a better arena to learn in. You get professors who are not sheltered academics, you get educators who have decades of experience actually working in your field. Impress one of them and you might just find your new job.
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Cpl Joshua Caldwell
SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - My BS is in Intelligence Studies and all of my professors had jobs in 3 letter agencies. Maybe I should get a Masters, i am self employed but I do enjoy learning
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
Cpl Joshua Caldwell - I have found that contracts plug in people with higher education. The reason is, those people are sellable to the Government for a higher price. Contractors sometimes love education more because of the saleability.... Not sure if that is always good, but reality is ...just real.
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GySgt George Vukovich
...and Professor Lint does a fantastic job of delivering curriculum to his students!
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