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My nephew is starting college this year and is doing a cybersecurity degree (B.S.) at a 4 year university.
My first thought is that it's a bad idea because this kind of stuff gets outsourced to India and I dont think American companies are going to pay high wages for Americans to do this work when they can outsource it somwhere else.
However, maybe I'm wrong here. Does anybody know more about the job prospects for this field? How likely is it to be outsourced?
You're wrong. This rumor has been going on for decades regarding various IT positions. Some stuff always stays in the US. Some stuff gets outsourced. All doesnt get outsourced and enough work stays in the US. Many companies and various governments in the US mandate workers to either be US citizens or green card holders and that the work be done on US soil.
Check out Youtube. There are some videos regarding your question. Do your due diligence.... never trust any college's marketing hype. Good luck.
I agree with this statement. All universities have their hype as to marketing.
Here's an attachment to look into if the OP is deciding to pursue cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is turning into the #1 academic study at Dakota State University. I'm very confident in the educational product put out by this school. EVERY major there has a heavy addition of computer science to it.
My nephew is starting college this year and is doing a cybersecurity degree (B.S.) at a 4 year university.
My first thought is that it's a bad idea because this kind of stuff gets outsourced to India and I dont think American companies are going to pay high wages for Americans to do this work when they can outsource it somwhere else.
However, maybe I'm wrong here. Does anybody know more about the job prospects for this field? How likely is it to be outsourced?
Are you in the field? Unless you're in the field and know with 100% certainty you have no business telling someone something like this.
The OP is not pursuing it, his nephew is.
The OPsimply thinks it is a bad idea.
If the OP is asking for INFORMATION on cybersecurity, what I provided was just that. Maybe reading about what I posted might influence his opinion as to whether it is a bad idea or not.
My stepson is working on a cybersecurity degree. He is smart, talented and computer savvy. He was fortunate to get a stipend from the US military that will allow him to earn both his Bachelor's and Master's degree on the government's dime. After getting his degrees, he will be obliged to work for the government for at least three years. So he has a guaranteed job after graduation which will allow him to develop his skills further and build his resume.
I don't think that cybersecurity can be outsourced easily since those kind of workers usually have to be onsite a lot. I don't know if businesses or the government would trust cybersecurity experts who are in other countries or far away from their offices. It seems to be a more hands on profession.
There's also the premise that cybersecurity experts will have to pass some kind of extensive background check that would satiate defense contractors and the military. It's just too key to be outsourced.
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