09/04/2026
“Do you need a computer science degree to get into cybersecurity?”
“Absolutely not.”
Tolu Disu studied Physics and still built an international cybersecurity career.
His advice?
“Most employers would rather hire someone who’s actually built something than someone who just has a stack of certificates.”
That’s the part many people miss.
Your degree does not have to say “Computer Science” for you to build a career in cybersecurity.
Physics. History. Sociology. Engineering. Finance.
There are different paths into the industry.
And what about AI taking cybersecurity jobs?
Tolu’s take is simple: if a machine can completely replace you, the company probably has a bigger problem than your job.
Watch the full episode on my YouTube channel, Tolulope Michael to hear his story and how he built his career.