Some of the best people in cybersecurity are former hackers (or current white hats) who didn't have formal training so they're not necessarily looking to hire "dullards". I do agree with the rest of the assessment
A "degree" in computing gives you skills that have been useless technically for many many years, those that are self taught have skills that are more immediately relevant to today's needs.. with the added benefit of no college level indoctrination.
Some of the best people in cybersecurity are former hackers (or current white hats) who didn't have formal training so they're not necessarily looking to hire "dullards". I do agree with the rest of the assessment
Look at who they were hiring for the 75,000 IRS agents. They want dullards.
A "degree" in computing gives you skills that have been useless technically for many many years, those that are self taught have skills that are more immediately relevant to today's needs.. with the added benefit of no college level indoctrination.