A.A.S in security or programming for the security career field?

Question

I may only have a chance to get an associates in either security or programming. Security classes look a lot more interesting to me, but i think programming could be more realistic and helpful in security.

Would it be a good idea to do the security track and self-educate myself in programming? Or vice versa? I feel like free resources for security and law classes will be less easy to find than coding/programming/ethical hacking.

Answer 1

I think you just answered your own question. I would say that learning programming by yourself is a bit easier than learning security. It is definetly doable, but I think security will require way more effort, as there are a lot of different practices, both globally and locally. By taking classes in security, I think you'll have a lot easier way getting into the subject (asking the teacher questions, working in groups, writing reports etc.).

Programming is globally, and you really get to know programming while you are figuring it out by yourself. I have taken multiple programming classes through my university, and 95% of what I know in programming is due to self-study and research. I have also had a couple of classes in security. 99% of what I know about security is through those classes, because there's so many standards and practices, and it would be a mess to structure it all by yourself.

Answer 2

Thank you soo much. This community is so great 8)

Additionally, if I am self taught in programming/coding how can one present that knowledge on their resume other than through certifications?