Senior cybersecurity executives typically have a master's degree in their specialization or equivalent training. Finally, some people continue their education by earning a doctorate in their field of study. These people are usually people who are either professors, research and development managers for technology companies, or leaders in the field. However, just because a person has a higher level of education does not mean they will get a job more easily. This is usually because there is more competition in this part of the field. It could also be that they are overqualified for this job and the company may pay someone less with a lesser degree, but they still do the same thing.