There are a few reasons why I am interested in cybersecurity technology and wish to pursue it in an educational setting. I want to make cybersecurity my major and I need to be proficient in the field to get hired for a job. I have many reasons for wanting to enter the field of cybersecurity for work, but I would be lying if I said it wasn’t partially because of the almost guaranteed job opportunities. The field of cybersecurity is growing fast and is in desperate need of employees with skills and degrees. Some employers will hire you even if you don’t have a cybersecurity major, but I think getting a major in cybersecurity would give me better work opportunities straight out of college and give me a better chance of being hired by a potential employer.
The salaries for cybersecurity careers are also very high, even some of the entry level jobs. I don’t want to have to rent an apartment or live with someone else to be able to afford a house, so having a high salary is right off the bat is good. Cybersecurity can also be a flexible job, as some jobs allow you to work from home instead of an office. One downside to cybersecurity is that many employees quit very soon after starting because of burnout and long work hours, as many employers don’t have many enough staff to run multiple shifts. This can mean 12-hour and even 16-hour workdays multiple times a week.
This also one of the main reasons I want to get a major in cybersecurity, as some of the best cybersecurity companies have better work hours for employees and don’t overwork them to the same extent. I want to be qualified enough to get a job in a good company that values its employees as soon as possible, and having a major in cybersecurity will help me with that goal. If I can’t do that, then a major in cybersecurity can still help me find a job, as many IT employers would think the major would look good on a resume.
In short, the prospect of a high salary and good job opportunities has made me want to find a career in this field, despite the drawbacks a career in cybersecurity can have.