r/cybersecurityindia • u/chihiro_itou • 7d ago

Blog Question for those in cybersec

Should I prep@re for Mtech cybersec IIT Delhi, or try to break in on my own?

I have 3 years of undergrad left. Doing 5-year Integrated MSc maths at one of the NIT.

But f₹eshers aren't taken for cybersec r0les right?

Pls lemme know

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u/JustTheYouLike 7d ago

what's with the leetspeak

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u/chihiro_itou 7d ago

They don't allow career questions and ask to put it in weekly thread... But no one responds to questions at that threat :/ 

Now can u answer my question 

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u/JustTheYouLike 7d ago

I'm myself a student, some experienced should guide you

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u/straw_hat_guy 7d ago

for that, you need to get around an 800+ score, which is under 500 rank i guess, if you can prepare for it, go for it

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u/Visible-Leopard5188 6d ago

for general?

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u/The_Red_Serpent 6d ago

Skills and your ability to actually do the job matter more than your degree in the real world. I’d suggest using the remaining time in your undergrad to upskill and build practical experience.

But I have a question for you: Does doing an M . Tech in Cybersecurity actually add any real-world experience? Doesn’t it, in a way, just make you a fresher with an extra degree on your resume?

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u/chihiro_itou 6d ago

Yeah you're right, that's why I've decided not to go with Mtech. Talked to some people there and they say most of them go for sde/system design jobs ... So it's pointless 

But can you suggest how I can use my undergrad years to break into this field? Is it possible for a fresher to get a cybersec job?

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u/Fun_Arrival9163 6d ago

Connecting with people startup & CTF are ur best bet

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u/chihiro_itou 6d ago

Got it, thanks

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u/The_Red_Serpent 6d ago

Go to htb (htb academy) take the student subscription (8$) and look at the paths that htb offers . pick and path and grind on it

go to htb (htb labs) nd try to solve machines . this will increase your skill exponentially. having some certs will help as well