MSc IT Security

Can anyone answer this question?

I'm thinking of doing an MSc in Information Security (external study).
The course I was recommended was the one currently run by the
University of London, Holloway College.

Since I'm studying externally, I guess there would be other
possibilities, such as study at a U.S. University.

The question: Can anyone recommend good external study MSc courses in
IT Security...? Worldwide?

I'm looking for a course that would give me a broad understanding of
the major areas in IT Security. My goal is employment as an IT
Security Consultant (network security is a particular interest of
mine).

Any ideas? Even the "don't bother with an MSc, but try such and
such..." would be welcome!

Venona

Re: MSc IT Security

On 28 Feb 2006 13:42:28 -0800, ctho123@gmail.com wrote:

>Can anyone answer this question?
>
>I'm thinking of doing an MSc in Information Security (external study).
>The course I was recommended was the one currently run by the
>University of London, Holloway College.
>
>Since I'm studying externally, I guess there would be other
>possibilities, such as study at a U.S. University.
>
>The question: Can anyone recommend good external study MSc courses in
>IT Security...? Worldwide?
>
>I'm looking for a course that would give me a broad understanding of
>the major areas in IT Security. My goal is employment as an IT
>Security Consultant (network security is a particular interest of
>mine).
>
>Any ideas? Even the "don't bother with an MSc, but try such and
>such..." would be welcome!
>
>Venona


I would look at the University of Maryland.

Re: MSc IT Security

Hi,

I was looking for the same thing as you are a couple of years ago.
Maryland is supopsed to be a good course. I remember I applied to
George Washington University. Although I've never heard any reviews on
that, the courses seemed interesting at the time. Eventually, I did the
MSc at Royal Holloway (university of London), and I can tell you that
it was a good option. They work close with the industry and they are
highly rated in the market. I have to tell you though, not to expect a
very technical course. Students come from all kinds of areas... some
guys have a great deal of technical knowledge, others don't know much
about it. In the end, they provide you with the means (there's a
pentest lab, and some optional practical tutorials) but it's really up
to you how technical you want to go. The thesis is also up to you: you
can go for a technical project, or for a more theoretical one.

Also worth mention, Royal Holloway has supposed to be the University in
the UK with the best nightlife (and by nightlife, I mean, girls! :) )

Re: MSc IT Security

What's "MSc"? Is that a Masters of Science? If so, I recommend
Norwich University Master of Science in Information Assurance. I'm
taking the courses on line and it is a great program. I can't say
enough about it. It's a great program with great teachers.

Re: MSc IT Security

wrote in message
news:1141162948.251087.63100@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Can anyone answer this question?
>
> I'm thinking of doing an MSc in Information Security (external study).
> The course I was recommended was the one currently run by the
> University of London, Holloway College.
>
> Since I'm studying externally, I guess there would be other
> possibilities, such as study at a U.S. University.
>
> The question: Can anyone recommend good external study MSc courses in
> IT Security...? Worldwide?
>
> I'm looking for a course that would give me a broad understanding of
> the major areas in IT Security. My goal is employment as an IT
> Security Consultant (network security is a particular interest of
> mine).
>
> Any ideas? Even the "don't bother with an MSc, but try such and
> such..." would be welcome!
>
> Venona
>

I've looked into this a bit myself and here are a few more that offer
"distance learning" master's degrees:

Capitol College (Maryland) -- Master's in Network Security
http://www.capitol-college.edu/

James Madison University (Virginia) -- Infosec Master's Program
http://www.infosec.jmu.edu/

Southern Methodist University (Texas) -- Security Engineering
http://engr.smu.edu/cse/degrees/ms_security.html

I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones I came across that I don't
believe were previously mentioned in this thread.

Tom

Re: MSc IT Security

In article , Thomas wrote:
> wrote in message
>news:1141162948.251087.63100@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com.. .
>> Can anyone answer this question?
>>
>> I'm thinking of doing an MSc in Information Security (external study).
>> The course I was recommended was the one currently run by the
>> University of London, Holloway College.
>>
>> Since I'm studying externally, I guess there would be other
>> possibilities, such as study at a U.S. University.
>>
>> The question: Can anyone recommend good external study MSc courses in
>> IT Security...? Worldwide?
>>
>> I'm looking for a course that would give me a broad understanding of
>> the major areas in IT Security. My goal is employment as an IT
>> Security Consultant (network security is a particular interest of
>> mine).
>>
>> Any ideas? Even the "don't bother with an MSc, but try such and
>> such..." would be welcome!
>>
>> Venona
>>
>
>I've looked into this a bit myself and here are a few more that offer
>"distance learning" master's degrees:
>
>Capitol College (Maryland) -- Master's in Network Security
>http://www.capitol-college.edu/
>
>James Madison University (Virginia) -- Infosec Master's Program
>http://www.infosec.jmu.edu/
>
>Southern Methodist University (Texas) -- Security Engineering
>http://engr.smu.edu/cse/degrees/ms_security.html
>
>I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones I came across that I don't
>believe were previously mentioned in this thread.
>

University of Fairfax is another

http://www.ufairfax.net/

No endorsement implied.

Claude