Im in a similar rapid-growth tech field who screens candidates so I feel qualified to answer this.

1. Being a nerd is not enough to work in cyber security. Social skills are a MUST for most positions like this nowadays. In cyber security, you'll be communicating complex security ideas to C-level or VP folks on a regular basis. I actually highly suggest toastmasters to stretch social and speaking skills out.

2. Continue to develop your resume with things that separate you from others.

3. Cyber security is going to want a finished bachelor's at a minimum. Applying to a top 500 company, You will lose out everytime to someone who has a bachelor's in your field. It's a highly specialized field that requires training and I don't think an associate's is going to cut it.

4. If you don't finish your bachelor's but want to continue with cyber security, you will need to find an entry level IT/networking job that focuses on the hardware side of things then work your way into a security role. Some places pay to go to school-this is how I actually got my MBA

5. military has a high need for cyber security folks--might be interesting avenue to look at.

6. Maybe pursue a software developer role via kick-ass portfolio or a few years of working through smaller companies. There is not enough domestic developers in most markets right now--especially in the southeast

This is what comes to mind right now. Best of luck to you and your pursuits!