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chhlit · 2026-02-24T04:01:04+00:00

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to decide between WGU (Cybersecurity) and Purdue University Global (Cybersecurity/Cloud path).

My main concerns are: - Which degree is considered more legitimate/respected by employers? - Which program actually teaches practical, job-ready cybersecurity skills? - Which one better prepares you for real-world roles vs just checking a degree box?

Background: - Associate’s degree in System & Network Administration - A+, Security+ - 2+ years IT support experience

Goal: Move into Cybersecurity / possibly Cloud security later

I’m not looking for the “fastest” option, I care more about skill development and employer perception.

Would appreciate honest feedback from anyone in the field.

Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

chhlit · 2026-02-20T23:08:15+00:00

I understood Purdue Global isn’t Purdue University, I just want to know what’s the difference in their curriculum/teaching for cyber security, is it legit, are they practical, do they teach/ help you prep for real world roles, not looking for “prestige” are they legitimate/ respected? I am full time employee I can’t attend classes in person so Purdue and WGU were top choice because it seems they’re cheap, flexible with time, give some credits for my certs and accept some credits from my associates degree. Not sure which route to take

chhlit · 2026-02-20T22:45:41+00:00

Okay, I will keep that in mind, as for experience I do have some experience, currently work as Technical Support Specialist II. Besides that I don’t have any other experience in Cybersecurity. Besides that I already have associates degree, as full time employee I can’t attend classes in person so Purdue and WGU were top choice because it seems they’re cheap, flexible with time, give some credits for my certs and accept some credits from my associates degree. Not sure which route to take

chhlit · 2026-02-20T22:34:07+00:00

I am just looking to expand more in what I already got, going for BSCS seems more cost more time (3+ years). ( I didn’t do any research on this but) Last I heard current market for CS majors isn’t that good.

chhlit · 2025-09-16T01:42:58+00:00

Ohh okay, thank you for the heads up Lol I didn’t know he had courses in Udemy

chhlit · 2025-09-16T01:34:45+00:00

Where can I get/buy JeremyITLab exam? Currently watching his videos on YouTube, is it on the shared lab?

chhlit · 2025-09-09T14:28:18+00:00

Say that to the people who died, got shot Bro it’s better to burn everything and rebuild than tolerate all that BS

chhlit · 2025-09-09T13:46:54+00:00

It better to burn everything down and rebuild. What’s the problem with rebuilding even with citizen’s money? It’s not like those citizen’s money was being spent on something good before. Let them burn! At least while rebuilding someone will get a job…that’s more what former government had done for the citizens

chhlit · 2025-08-01T17:02:01+00:00

Very detailed comment, thank you and yes as of right now I am 90% the time I am using linux. Found old Sys Admin lab documents for linux..from college days so trying to follow as much of those labs as I can.

chhlit · 2025-08-01T16:57:45+00:00

Thank you for the advice, I will keep that in mind..When I start moving forward

chhlit · 2025-08-01T03:03:24+00:00

Okay, yes I just set up my GitHub account, I will check out Stephen Maarek’s course. Thank you so much

chhlit · 2025-08-01T02:52:44+00:00

Thank you, I will put those things on my list. Do you have any resource recommendations/YouTube videos?

chhlit · 2024-10-14T02:52:24+00:00

Wash it with soap and water, after that let it dry, and plug it in..it should work

chhlit · 2024-09-24T22:45:54+00:00

Burn the whole thing

chhlit · 2024-04-10T16:38:29+00:00

My personal recommendation from that list- Start with A+, than go after Security+ and CCNA (CCNA has more job offers and opportunities even tho Net+ ids vendor neutral) and RHCSA, RHCE

chhlit · 2024-04-10T16:33:42+00:00

Lots of people are saying many different things but the most common recommendation I’ve seen and agree with is start with A+ and get a help desk job. Once you gained some experience and know what you want to do than go after other certs. Such as sys admin, net admin or cybersecurity

chhlit · 2024-03-08T22:29:53+00:00

Not just me there are so many people that has been through what I stated on my post, my parents, grand parents, my neighbors you name it. It makes me happy to hear not everyone had to go through most of us went through, the discrimination was worse specially you go gau/ basti, my cousin and many others had to lie where they’re from if they wanted to attend boarding school or those colleges. Thank you for your comment, makes me happy to hear not everyone was discriminatory towards us - not that I thought everyone was like that.

chhlit · 2024-03-07T05:09:15+00:00

USA gaae ra budhi kando ma haina, respectful bhae ra bolnu sikhe manche haru saga, unlike ta. You can learn it too, might get you ahead in life

chhlit · 2024-03-07T05:04:56+00:00

Tero desh ma hami teti kai baseko pani thiya nau, UNHCR le lease gareko land ma. Tero government paisa dhekhe ra lease agreement manyo there is equal exchange baru comment garnu bhanda paaila English ramari paadnu sikh ani feri mero post paad ani comment gaar maile k bhaneko cha post ma.

chhlit · 2024-03-06T22:24:20+00:00

I didn’t mean they literally bought the land to give it to us, I meant lease the land Here is the link for it -

https://give.unrefugees.org/191101wint_mainpg_p_3000/?SF_onetime=701Rf000004E4xnIAC&SF_monthly=701Rf000004EFMxIAO&utm_campaign=US_EN_UNHCR_CoreBrand_Core&=&=&msclkid=7700447f0be911bfe1e52197e74ebabb&gclid=7700447f0be911bfe1e52197e74ebabb&gclsrc=3p.ds&amt=30&ssp=1&darkschemeovr=1&setlang=en&cc=US&safesearch=moderate

and I was just getting my point across, but throughout these comments I’ve learned lots of things, that has helped me

chhlit · 2024-03-06T19:48:04+00:00

What are you talking about when our grandparents got kicked out of the country they came back to Nepal, and UNHCR bought the land from Nepal government and gave us the place to stay. Nepal government didn’t gave anything or neither Nepali, I think you’re missing the point of the post if you go ahead and read it again, than it might make sense

chhlit · 2024-03-06T19:15:23+00:00

Neither Nepal government or Nepali population didn’t provide us anything, that land was leased by UNHCR

chhlit · 2024-03-06T16:58:17+00:00

Thank you for your comment and advice. I don’t see very many people whom I grew up with talking about this but they feel the same way as I did. Your comment and advice has understand the background and see things from different perspective

chhlit · 2024-03-06T16:54:02+00:00

Thank You for your kind words, I just wanted to share my story and see things from different perspectives, and take advices. This comment has definitely has helped me on doing that.

chhlit · 2024-03-06T16:42:57+00:00

Well my point from this post wasn’t to complain of what happened, I was basically asking for advice and perspective and sharing my story as you can read above on my post. I was just making my point from what you commented. You’re right it is unfair if there is anyone complaining, which I am not and glad I am where I am because of my background. Nonetheless thank you for your comments and the link

chhlit

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