Do You Need IIT/IIM to Earn 1CR In Cybersecurity? | Cybersecurity Career Myths Busted

Do You Need IIT/IIM to Earn 1CR In Cybersecurity? | Cybersecurity Career Myths Busted

In this powerful episode, we bust one of the biggest career myths in the industry that only IIT/IIM graduates can reach top leadership roles and high-paying positions in Cybersecurity.

Our guest, Archit Rajesh (SVP & Digital Transformation Leader), shares his journey from a 3.2 LPA software engineer to becoming a CTO, proving that success in Cybersecurity is possible with the right mindset, skills and roadmap not just a Tier-1 degree.

What you’ll learn in this episode:
1. Do you really need an IIT/IIM degree to build a 1CR+ Cybersecurity career?
2. The mindset shift required to grow from entry-level to leadership roles.
3. Why skills alone aren’t enough — and how soft skills + decision-making matter more.
4. The real roadmap to career growth in Cybersecurity (from engineer to CISO/CTO).
5. How to stay relevant and avoid becoming outdated in this fast-changing domain.


To get the most value from this content, please refer to the chapters outlined below:
0:00 Introduction
2:43 Meet Our Guest – Background & Achievements
3:48 Early Career Journey in Cybersecurity
22:18 Current Role & Key Responsibilities Explained
25:00 The Mental Shift Needed to Earn Big in Cybersecurity
32:21 Mindset During the Initial Years of Career Growth
35:32 Opportunity vs Chance – What’s the Real Difference?
38:37 Do you really need IIT/IIM to reach this level?
48:10 Why He Hasn’t Started His Own Business Yet
49:40 Beyond Money – What Truly Gives Career Satisfaction?
54:23 Cybersecurity Roadmap to Achieve a 1CR+ Career
1:01:19 Biggest mistake job seekers make in interviews
1:01:42 One advice for someone chasing 1CR package
1:02:29 First Thing to Check Before Switching Companies
1:03:29 Habit that boosts productivity in IT careers
1:04:49 The #1 Skill for a Successful IT & Cybersecurity Career
1:05:24 Final Career Advice & Closing Thoughts


Whether you’re a student, fresher, or experienced professional switching to Cybersecurity, this podcast gives you insider advice on what actually gets you to the top.



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