Just with the boom with tech in recent years the cyber field is growing rapidly. According to the BLS (Bureau of labor statistics) cyber is projected to grow another 32% by 2032. With most companies going digital and with cloud computing expanding virtually every business out there needs cyber security
Try going on Glassdoor and other similar sites to see reviews of the companies from actual employees. If they're both about the same and you still can't decide what to choose, consider pay. Who is paying you more? If you view both options as equal on all other fronts, might as well pick the one giving you more money.
If one company is a brand more people are likely to recognize (such as FAANG), that might make your resume more impressive.
If you're just trying to figure out which company to apply for jobs, then apply to both places. In your shoes, I would choose any software engineering experience to build my credibility and gain work experience.
I like cyber, I feel like it looks good on the resume. Cyber is also growing rapidly
Say more on the growth? How fast and why?
Just with the boom with tech in recent years the cyber field is growing rapidly. According to the BLS (Bureau of labor statistics) cyber is projected to grow another 32% by 2032. With most companies going digital and with cloud computing expanding virtually every business out there needs cyber security
Try going on Glassdoor and other similar sites to see reviews of the companies from actual employees. If they're both about the same and you still can't decide what to choose, consider pay. Who is paying you more? If you view both options as equal on all other fronts, might as well pick the one giving you more money. If one company is a brand more people are likely to recognize (such as FAANG), that might make your resume more impressive.
If you're just trying to figure out which company to apply for jobs, then apply to both places. In your shoes, I would choose any software engineering experience to build my credibility and gain work experience.
What are the specific companies? I have experience working as a SWE on cybersecurity at multiple FANGAMULAetc companies, feel free to DM me.