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Cybersecurity career paths without a degree

April 4, 2026TheCyberChef | Cybersecurity | Educator

TheCyberChef says you do not need a degree and recommends CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, and Security+, while also arguing a restart would begin in helpdesk, IT, or sysadmin roles before pivoting into security.

You don’t need a degree to get into cybersecurity
CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, Security+
If I were to start my cybersecurity career all over again
I’d probably begin with IT helpdesk, general IT, or sysadmin roles (IT infrastructure), then pivot into security.
TheCyberChef | Cybersecurity | Educator
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