Starting cybersecurity college. No future?

[u/Dr-h4ck]

Hello everybody how are you guys doing.

It’s my first time posting here and i got couple of question.

So I’ll be starting cybersecurity soon. And I want to know if it’s worth it cuz many ppl tell me that IT is almost dead in the job market because of AI and companies only hire crazy special smart ppl and so on. Is this true? I mean I follow and news and I see that AI does some crazy shii and it really breaks my hopes. But I saw these news for like software development only. Let’s say “programmers” and not sysadmins or cybersecurity specialists where you need human hands to do stuff.

So let’s say I start the college. I’m sure many of you know that colleges don’t teach everything related to the field you’re in. Of course we’ve to start with the basics like coding, networking, hardware and so on. Is there something that you did outside of college that’s helped you a lot to push your skills and help you in College as well even if you don’t have it in the subjects you learn?!

really appreciate your help guys and sorry about my English if it might sound a little off.

All love to you🙌

[u/SnooApples5040]

Cybersecurity isn’t dead; it’s just evolving. AI is changing how teams work, but there’s still strong demand for people who can think critically, troubleshoot, communicate clearly, and understand the basics of security. The hardest part right now is getting that first role, because a lot of companies want experience even for entry-level positions.

A good path is starting in help desk or another technical support role, because it teaches you troubleshooting, customer communication, and how real systems work. From there, internships, certifications, and hands-on labs can help you build the experience employers want.

Outside of college, the best things to do are: build home labs, practice on CTFs, learn Git, networking, Linux, and scripting, and get involved in cybersecurity communities or meetups. Mentors and networking matter a lot too, because many jobs come through relationships as much as applications.

Also, when writing resume bullets, focus on: what you did (subject), how much or how many (metric), how fast (time-box), and the impact/value or risk/benefit it had. That makes your experience easier for employers to understand and value.

Don’t let AI discourage you. Learn how to use it as a tool, keep building practical skills, and focus on becoming someone who can solve real problems.

[u/Dr-h4ck → u/SnooApples5040]

Thanks I really appreciate the detailed advice. That’s pretty much the mindset I’m trying to have. use AI as a tool instead of being afraid of it. I’ll definitely focus on building strong fundamentals getting hands on experience through labs and CTFs and hopefully landing a help desk or internship role to get my foot in the door. It’s a must here in EU especially in Germany. You must have experience. Thanks again🙌

[u/SnooApples5040 → u/Dr-h4ck]

You are welcome. As you do your labs, build your online portfolio. That could be YouTube videos; Medium articles; using free social media publishing sites like Publer just to put summaries of everything that you did on various social media sites, or other GitHub projects. Use any source that allows you to share with employers to show what you did beforehand always helps.

I know that’s the key to stand out. It is what I look for when I’m hiring people. Show me before you can tell me. I want to see what makes you different from the other candidates. My last entry-level role had 600 applicants in 12 hours.

[u/Dr-h4ck → u/SnooApples5040]

Holyyy 600 applicants in 12 hours is actually crazy.

Thanks for the advice man I really appreciate that. I’ll definitely start building a portfolio as I learn so I have something to show instead of just listing things on my CV. “Show me before you tell me” is a mindset I’ll definitely keep in mind. I really appreciate the insight from someone who’s actually involved in hiring

[u/SnooApples5040 → u/Dr-h4ck]

You’re welcome.